Category Archives: Prayers for others

WCC prayer cycle – South Sudan (28June-4July 2020)

There are church leaders from South Sudan in the Uniting Church in Australia and six other denominations and seven different states. Rev. Amel Manyon and Rev. Paul Dau are Uniting Church Ministers, originally from South Sudan. Amel was the first … Continue reading

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Prayers for others – various

“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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Prayer of Intercession based on WCC theme

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

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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deflating balloons – a symbol for Prayers for Others

Bishops in the Philippines used yellow balloons to make the point about promises from politicians (full story below) which are not delivered, and which only favour the elite at the expense of the poor. Providing a deflated balloon to people … Continue reading

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Words of mission

Creator Spirit, wellspring of our lives, as the refreshing rain falls on the just and unjust alike, refresh us with your mercy who knows our own injustice.  As the stream flows steadily on, defying all the odds of stone and … Continue reading

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Litany of commitment

Litany of Commitment (source: 30th anniversary service of death of Archbishop Oscar Romero) God, our strength, enliven our resolve to seek bread which nourishes and sustains, that through our resistance of instant satisfaction we may learn to value what we … Continue reading

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Litany of sorrow (prayers for others)

Litany of Sorrow (Source: 30th anniversary service of death of Archbishop Oscar Romero) In the midst of hatred that divides people of different nations, ethnic groups, classes, religions and genders, God forgive us. In the midst of our difficulty in … Continue reading

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Words and songs to conclude Prayers for Others

Compassionate God, open our hearts that we may feel the breath and play of your spirit, unclench our hearts that we may reach out to one another in openness and generosity, free our lips that we may speak for those … Continue reading

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Micah 6.8 Taize style chant

This would make an excellent sung response for Prayers for Others, based on Micah 6.8 I found it on this website. The chant was originally composed for use by the worshipping community of Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California.  One of … Continue reading

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