We pray for survivors of human trafficking and torture who are scheduled to be deported to Rwanda by the UK government. A charity have found that 14 people scheduled to be on the flight have shown evidence of torture. God, we pray that the flight would be stopped and more care shown in the way those seeking sanctuary in the UK are treated by the government
We give thanks for the life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. God, we thank you for her life of service, dedication and loyalty, and the encouragement and reassurance she offered to so many. We pray for her family and those she loved at this time
We give thanks for the development of a world-changing new malaria vaccine, which could end malaria “in our lifetimes”. God, we give you praise for this breakthrough. We pray that the distribution of this new vaccine would be delivered quickly and effectively.
We pray for charities whose work will be affected by the cost of living crisis. Many charities offering frontline support cannot keep up with bills. God, we pray that solutions would be found to the crisis which help essential community services continue.
We pray for efforts to demilitarize the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which is at risk of nuclear accident due to the war. God, we pray for just and peaceful solutions to the war which do not risk lives and land. May your presence be in negotiations.
We pray for the long-term social and ecological consequences of extreme flooding in Pakistan, as an ancient archaeological site is under threat. God, we lament the deep impact of climate induced disaster, and pray that enough resources would be found to act quickly.
We pray for rising cases of polio in New York. God, we pray for those affected by rising cases, and for lack of take up in vaccination programmes. We pray that vaccines may be rolled out to those at risk and that the disease can be eradicated once again.
