October 2022 Prayer Points

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We are seeing clearly the signs of the climate crisis – deadly storms and equally deadly droughts affecting brothers and sisters around the world. We pray for them, and also for those affected by – and those working to respond to – the current energy crisis. Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ reminds us of the Church’s potential to work for justice and mercy, and we pray for God’s grace to strengthen us in this. We give thanks for those in the churches who are calling for climate justice, and for the signs of hope that we see in actions by governments. And we end with inspiring words from activist Elizabeth Wathuti.

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September 2022 Prayer Points

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As the Season of Creation begins, we pray that we may ‘listen to the voice of creation’ and act to preserve and restore God’s precious gift. We lament growing wildfires, the excessive heat that has gripped much of the northern hemisphere, and the floods in Pakistan: we pray for all affected and for climate action in response to these clear signals of planetary distress. We join with a global movement to pray for action on loss and damage – and ask that God will grant strength and wisdom to the new head of the UNFCCC as he prepares to steer discussion on this and other issues.

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August 2022 Prayer Points

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Pope Francis releases a message for this year’s Season of Creation, and Archbishop Justin Welby issues a call to action at the Lambeth Conference. Countries around the northern hemisphere are experiencing extreme heat; the UK and EU are at a crossroads; there’s potential progress in the US; and theologian Hannah Malcolm reflects – what does it mean to have praise and thanksgiving as ‘our duty and our joy’?

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July 2022 Prayer Points

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As we see climate impacts in the form of heat, drought and floods, we are moved to pray for all affected, and to pray, fast and work for increased climate action. There is some progress to celebrate – but also the danger of backwards motion as countries respond to current crises. We pray for the leadership of the UNFCCC and for people seeking climate action in the US as they respond to a recent Supreme Court ruling. And we celebrate local beacons of hope – and call out to the God of all hope.

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June 2022 Prayer Points

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Pentecost and Environment Sunday coincide – how can we pray for God to guide us, as God guided the first apostles? The Australian elections bring signs of hope – but a new report and information about potential ‘carbon bomb’ fossil fuel projects remind us how urgent the need for change is. Fortunately, people within the fossil fuel industries are beginning to speak out – and organisations and businesses around the world are taking action.

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May 2022 Prayer Points

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Courageous passion leads to change, the newest IPCC report provides a stark warning … and a blueprint for climate action, and extreme weather events affect hundreds of millions, reminding us why we have to act if we profess to love God and neighbour.

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April 2022 Prayer Points

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As we journey through Lent towards Easter there is much to pray about … and causes for thanksgiving, too.

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March 2022 Prayer Points

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We

  • lament the onset of war in Ukraine, with all the destruction it causes,
  • pray that the new report on climate impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation will help speed up climate action,
  • pray for those affected by extreme weather events,
  • bring before God a new treaty to limit plastic, and
  • share a reflection from David Golding.

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February 2022 Prayer Points

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A new year brings a major statement on priorities for the COP presidency, the IPCC’s discussion and adoption of a report on climate impacts, adaptation and vulnerability, and new opportunities for prayer and action.

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December 2021 Prayer Points

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Following the COP, we have prayer points that reflect on what has happened – and what needs to happen next. There’s a special feature, too, on the delegates from Palau whom we met at the COP – whose contributions are forthright, moving and a call to action.

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