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A Prayer for Racial Justice Sunday 12th February 2023
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Gracious and loving God,
We gather together today to mark this Racial Justice Sunday. We recall the tragedy of a young life cut short – with the tragic murder of Stephen Lawrence. Even 30 years on, we lament the sin of racism, so prevalent in our society and in our world. We bring to mind the senseless killing of George Floyd And we feel the need for change. Lord, in Your mercy, Hear our prayers for an end to racism. Lord, in Your grace, Open our hearts and provoke us to respond with action. Lord in Your righteous anger, Empower Your prophets to speak truth to power. Lord, in Your love, Bind us together in solidarity, with a shared vision to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly towards an end to racism and into Your Kingdom of love made real here on earth. Amen |
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A Prayer at the beginning of LGBT+ History Month 2023
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Very dear God,
Thank you for your rainbow creation of diversity which you called good. In this LGBT+ History Month, thank you for brave souls who've helped us all expand our understandings of sexuality and gender. Help us to continue to be willing to listen to one another's experience, to be open to examining our assumptions, just as Jesus got people to do over and over again, following in ways of justice, kindness, and openness, holding ourselves and one another in your love. Amen. |
A Prayer for Ukraine
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Oh Great God, you call us to Peace. As we mark six months of war in Ukraine, call us back to be peacemakers. Strengthen all those working in the region for justice and for peace. We cry to you to restore the people of Ukraine to a life of freedom and wholeness. And we thank you for the resilience of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers, for all who have opened their homes and churches, and most of all for your deep love and grace in which we trust even in the midst of earthly conflict. Amen. |
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A Prayer for Refugees
God creator of all,
For people who are displaced,
may they find a safe refuge.
For people who have lost control of their lives,
may they know a sure foundation.
For people who live in fear,
may they be given a strong fortress.
For people who are disillusioned,
may they have hope in a future.
Loving father in times of crisis, sorrow and uncertainty
we ask that you draw near.
Amen
For people who are displaced,
may they find a safe refuge.
For people who have lost control of their lives,
may they know a sure foundation.
For people who live in fear,
may they be given a strong fortress.
For people who are disillusioned,
may they have hope in a future.
Loving father in times of crisis, sorrow and uncertainty
we ask that you draw near.
Amen