We believe that our prayer life is very important. On this page you will find resources for prayer, and you can also send us a prayer request, if there is anything you would like us to pray for (all prayer requests are treated as confidential, and are seen only by the Ministers, Elders and prayer team members).
If you would like to join the prayer team, please speak to Ana.
We pray for those at risk of losing their home because of debt. Lenders and landlords have warned that as many as half a million renters are at risk of losing their home without financial help. We pray for measures to protect the most financially vulnerable in society as the budget is announced in the […]
Give thanks for the devotion of the Intercessory Prayer Group who meet at St John’s and for the answers to prayer they receive. Give thanks that Rev Cynthia Shanzi has come to minister in the Consistory within the Lusaka Presbytery. Give thanks that the Zambian Government has announced grants to help church projects at risk […]
We pray for people experiencing digital exclusion. A study has revealed that more than one in five people in the West Midlands do not use the internet, the highest rate in the UK, suggesting rising problems of isolation relating to digital exclusion. We pray for those feeling isolated and frustrated by technology during lockdowns. We […]
We pray for Myanmar. Myanmar is considering ‘next steps’ over a military coup which saw democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi deposed and detained. We pray for those caught up in violence, and pray for peace and for those politicians facing imprisonment. We give thanks for access to coronavirus vaccines. Earlier this week a Government […]
Prayer is talking to God. Prayer is listening to God. Prayer is taking time for God. God just wants to hear from you. There are many ways that you can pray; the hardest part is just taking the time. Try and find a time or two each day that is just for you and God. […]
We pray for small businesses. According to new research, more than 900,000 small business are at risk of going under. We pray for those who are in a precarious financial situation due to lost business during lockdown, and pray for adequate and ongoing financial support to ensure security for small business owners and workers. We […]
We pray for those relying on the £20/week uplift to Universal Credit. After a vote in Parliament last week, the majority of MPs abstained from committing to making the uplift permanent. We pray for those for whom this money is a lifeline, and that it will become permanent to begin to redress some of the […]
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We pray for animals losing their habitats due to climate change. We pray for all of God’s creatures and creation, and that robust measures would be put in place to slow the effects of climate disaster. We give thanks for international commitments on climate change. As President Biden returned the USA to the Paris Agreement […]
We pray for those facing food insecurity globally. Coronavirus, conflict and cuts to UN funding are increasing the risks of food insecurity and malnutrition in 2021, in particular in South Sudan. We pray for people who are facing hunger this year, and pray that there might be adequate resourcing for global programs to ensure nobody […]
22 January 2021 marked the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), the first international treaty to comprehensively ban nuclear weapons. We congratulate, celebrate and appreciate the countries that have ratified and signed the Treaty, as well as all who have worked for nuclear disarmament and abolition for many […]
We pray for teachers and students. As the new term starts, schools have faced a lack of clarity over reopening which has made it more difficult to plan appropriate education for students and has left teachers and support staff without clear guidance. We pray that every child will be educated properly and safely, and that […]
The 2021 World Watch List was launched on January 13th highlighting the persecution of Christians worldwide. Some Key Findings: Persecution continues to rise. Christians killed for their faith has risen by 60% to 4,761. Christians have suffered discrimination over access to Covid-19 relief. 74 countries — one more than last year – showed extreme, very […]
‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.’ –Psalm 46.1 Here’s a suggestion of one way to put our covenant of discipleship into action. Thursdays at 8.00 pm we are all invited to express our gratitude to the National Health Service and all key workers. Evenings are dark and cold this […]
We pray for the UK’s new financial commitments in 2021. The recent Spending Review included the aid budget being slashed to just 0.5% of GNI and didn’t commit to a permanent £20 uplift in Universal Credit. We pray for budgetary commitments which prioritise creating a fairer society and a more just world. We pray for […]
We pray for the transformation which Jesus brings. This Christmas, we remember the coming of Jesus to our world, and the promise of hope which that brings with it. We pray that the trans-formative power of Jesus might be felt in all communities around the world today. We pray for those weighed down by debt […]
We pray for migrants. Friday 18th was UN International Migrants Day, which celebrates social cohesion and the new communities enriched by the contribution of migrants. We pray comfort for those leaving their homes for a better life and thank you for the communities enhanced by diversity. We give thanks and appreciation for teachers. Often caught […]
We pray for people fleeing conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Especially those who are fleeing conflict between forces in the area and are caught up in fighting, while humanitarian organisations have not been able to easily access the region. We pray for those forced to leave their homes and for the safety of all in […]
We give thanks for biodiversity. World Soil Day, which celebrates the biodiversity encouraged by healthy soil and encourages sustainable management and are thankful for the variety of life supported by God’s creation We give thanks for vaccine development around the world especially the dedication of scientists in creating the vaccine, and pray for the success […]
We have received many Christmas Greetings from our friends around the country and we share God’s love with everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who struggle in our world in so many ways. God uses our hands, feet, eyes, ears, minds and hearts to be his presence […]
Today we pray for children who have missed out on schooling during the pandemic. A new tutoring scheme aims to close the attainment gap as disadvantaged students have fallen behind, but may not have the necessary scope for all children who need it. We pray for a robust scheme to close the attainment gap and […]
Today we pray for the changing lock down situation across the UK. Each of the nations in the UK have announced changing rules and guidelines for Christmas, and England leaves national lock down today. We pray for the mental health of people struggling with regulations and a safe and peaceful Christmas season.
Today we pray for people suffering from HIV and AIDS. On this year’s World AIDS Day, we remember those who have lost their lives from AIDS-related illnesses and the 38 million who have the virus globally. We pray for continuing advancements in treatment and for increased awareness of the continuing prevalence of HIV.
Today we pray for people relying on food banks. […]
Today, we give thanks for those advocating for a green economic recovery from coronavirus. Campaigners are fighting for a sustainable route out of the pandemic and seeking to rebuild our economy in a way that works for everyone. We thank you for the dedication of campaigners. You can read more about this issue here. Stay […]
The 2021 Prayer Handbook, Conversations, edited by Karen Campbell and Ian Fosten, is now available from the URC Bookshop. These URC Prayer Books never grow old! The 2021 prayer handbook includes new sets of prayers in addition to the usual prayers that follow the weekly lectionary readings. The Prayer handbook can be purchased from the […]
Prayer concerns from the Council for World Mission (CWM) CWM highlights the Corvid 19 epidemic that affects all its member churches. Often this is against a background of inequality, lack of health care, social deprivation and overwhelming loss. Please hold our partner churches and agencies in prayer. There is particular concern about: the measles epidemic […]
Stay and Pray is an initiative of The Joint Public Issues Team. Find out more about us here.
Sea Sunday is usually held in the summer months. It’s a day we learn about and remember all the seafarers working on the seas. ‘Owing to borders closing during the pandemic, some 200,000 container ship crew members are stranded at sea. Many of them have now been at sea for over a year,’ reports The […]
Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. (Isaiah 40:1) Holy God, ever present, our hearts are once again heavy as we watch the disaster in Beirut unfold. We pray comfort for those who have lost loved ones and remember those who have lost their lives, commending their souls to your care. In the midst […]
God of Justice and Peace, We lift up the people of Nabuna Village and other communities in Fiji, finding their way responding to the flooding risks increased by climate change. We are sorry for where our behaviour has damaged your wondrous creation, and continues to damage the lives of those you love. We recognise that […]
Sometimes our prayers seem general and distant. Here are a few specific prayer concerns arising in this challenging time and suggested by the Joint Public Issues Team of which the URC is a member church. Fruit pickers. Unions warn that women picking strawberries in Spain for UK supermarkets are experiencing deteriorating work conditions and lack […]
The following statement and prayer comes from Karen Campbell, the United Reformed Church’s Secretary for Global and Intercultural Ministries, and the Moderators of the URC General Assembly, Derek Estill and Revd Nigel Uden. “I have come that you might have life in all its fullness.” Jesus Christ said this more than 2,000 years ago. But […]
Loving God, though we may be separated in body, we are one in spirit, set apart but drawn together to magnify your name. Thank you for your grace in Jesus, helping us to live in the fullness of life that you desire for all. May your will be done on earth as in heaven, helping […]
Spreading Love & Hope… Our Ministers provided Daily Devotions and then Weekly Devotions from March 2020 through February 2021. These collections of prayers, poems, photos and music links are for use at home during these trying times. We’ve kept this archive so that you can browse through all the Home Devotions that were sent out. […]
Inspired by John 4:5-49 – the woman at the well As the Corona virus spreads, we face the situation with faith and trust. We hope this prayer will help you in the days and weeks ahead. Ana & Tod Eternal God, we turn to you knowing you are the source of the living water for […]
Everyone in our church has had the opportunity to receive a Star-word, a watch word for 2021, to guide us through the New Year: Hope, Faith, Reliable, Learn , Commit, Vision, Hope, Grace, Receive, kindness, Reflect, Flexible, Adapt, Father, Graceful, Courage, Read, We, Adventurous, Breakthrough , Encounter, Perseverance These personal Star Words have been used […]
Every church in Salisbury takes a turn to pray for Salisbury Street Pastors. This week is our turn! Prayer points: Salisbury Street Pastors helping, caring and listening in our night-time street community Friday and Saturday 10 pm to 4 am. the trained volunteers and the local coordinator the people who are out and about, especially […]
We invite you to take a quiet moment and join us as we reflect on our faith and delve deeper into the Bible. Ana & Tod Home Devotions from our Ministers Spreading Love & Hope… Devotional newsletters have been sent out regularly since the beginning of the COVID-19 stay-at-home period. They include prayers, reflections, Bible […]
We lift our prayers for St John’s United Church of Zambia in Mtendere, our partner and link church. Three Salisbury churches share in this prayer circle: Salisbury Methodist, Bemerton Methodist and Salisbury United Reformed Church. For more information about our exciting global partnership link click here. Current prayer requests On-going prayer points for the Girls […]
The United Reformed Church’s Daily Devotions recently featured in an episode of Songs of Praise.. The Devotions present an example of how technology helps people develop a discipline of daily prayer. Sign up to receive URC Daily Devotions here.
Looking for prayers for personal devotion? Try these at Worship Words, a website that provides numerous prayers and reflections which are free for everyone to use. Click here. Worship Words is edited by our minister.
