Pray with us

• Pray for Places of Welcome venues as they offer much-needed places to combat isolation and loneliness, especially during colder months.
• Give thanks for those who responded so generously to our Walking Towards Hope fundraising campaign at Christmas and those who participated in the Advent walking challenge.
• Pray for our work with dioceses as we seek to engage with them on our Growing Good resources and offer workshops to introduce new churches to them.
• Pray for our trustees, new chair and CEO as they discern CUF’s work and strategy going forwards.

Loving Father,

Whose Son became a refugee and had no place to call his own,

Keep safe all who are leaving behind conflict or persecution in search of peace.

Thank you that no matter how far from home they are, you are with them to guide them, your right hand will hold them fast.

Help us as churches to be ready with open arms for the people you send our way. Thank you for the perspectives, cultures and experiences they bring.

Give us compassion and generosity to welcome them as you have welcomed us.

And guide those in authority to work for a nation and a world that helps people in trouble and supports people in need.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

The themes of Growing Good: Presence, Perseverance, Hospitality, Participation and Adaptability are not just found in our resources – they can be found throughout the Scriptures and in the seasons of the liturgical year.

These short, seasonal acts of worship can be used by congregations, small groups, families or individuals. We hope that they will be a blessing to you and your communities as we journey through the liturgical year together, and celebrate the unfolding of God’s salvation which is a gift for all the world.

Loving God, help me to know Your peace

and receive Your comfort.

Help me to live with Hope in my heart.

Help me to share that Hope with all I meet.

May Your Hope give me peace in all things.

Amen