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Global Day of Prayer to end famine

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

This was an initiative of the World Council of Churches, the All-Africa Council of Churches and the World Evangelical Alliance in 2017 and repeated in 2018 (June 10th). Still trying to work out the specific date for 2019, but of … Continue reading →

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Postal Survey Prayers

Posted on November 15, 2017 by admin

And it’s YES! Postal Prayers – an Australian vote regarding Same Sex Marriage. 16 million ballot papers were posted out to determine how Australians feel about the question, “Should the law be changed to allow same-sex couples to marry?” Yes or … Continue reading →

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Prayer for meetings

Posted on September 14, 2016 by admin

(adapted from Cheryl Lawrie, Hold This Space) We bring to this meeting all of who we are. This is both our greatest weakness and our greatest strength. We will have come with priorities that we might barely be aware of … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Prayer – various

Posted on July 16, 2016 by admin

Heavenly Father, heavenly Mother,Holy and blessed is your true name.We pray for your reign of peace to come,We pray that your good will be done,Let heaven and earth become one.Give us this day the bread we need, Give it to … Continue reading →

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A prayer for communities devastated by fires

Posted on May 8, 2016 by admin

Rev Cathie Lambert wrote this prayer in 2011 when fires devastated the Margaret River region. It may be adapted for prayers for others this week as we remember communities in Alberta devastated by the huge fire that has seen 80,000+ … Continue reading →

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Prayers from a progressive perspective

Posted on April 30, 2016 by admin

Prayers from a progressive perspective…..http://www.christ-community.net/prayers/

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Prayers for others – various

Posted on May 29, 2015 by admin

“Prayer is not meant to be an end in itself. Prayer is about connecting with the priorities and values of God. If it is immersing ourselves in a deep connection with God, so that we can live differently and help … Continue reading →

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A prayer for the Philippines

Posted on November 13, 2013 by admin

Almighty God, we come to you with our hearts full of thoughts that cannot be put into words. But you are our refuge and strength, the light in the darkness, and so with confidence we offer our prayers to you. … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Intercession based on WCC theme

Posted on October 27, 2013 by admin

Poem written by Reuel Norman O. Marigza (Philippines) as reflection on the theme of WCC Busan Assembly, 30th October to 8th November, 2013: ‘God of life, lead us to justice and peace’ God of Life, Lead Us to Act God … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Syria

Posted on August 22, 2013 by admin

A Prayer for Reconciliation in Syria God of history, Witness of the struggles within families; we pray for the divided family of Syria as brother fights against brother, and sister rejects sister. We pray for those whose love of neighbour … Continue reading →

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