Prayers

Southampton: Isaac Watts St Mark's Shared Church Bordon November - COP30 will convene in Brazil God of Justice As we enter this month when COP30 will convene May all taking part in climate negotiations be mindful of the urgency of their task And work together for the good of the poorest and the voiceless, Communities who are crying out for action and for justice. Be with all who are affected by weather, perhaps drought or storms and be with those who work together to find new ways of living alongside creation in changed circumstances, researching new crops or rewilding river systems, using new and old technologies in harmony with creation and refusing to exploit your world for gain but reaching out in humility and in love for all neighbours so that life may be lived in harmony with the colourful abundance of your world and righteousness be the measure of our shared lives. We pray with your son who gave His life for all And with your spirit who inspires all creative life Amen

Henley-on-Thames Havant November - COP30 will convene in Brazil God of Justice As we enter this month when COP30 will convene May all taking part in climate negotiations be mindful of the urgency of their task And work together for the good of the poorest and the voiceless, Communities who are crying out for action and for justice. Be with all who are affected by weather, perhaps drought or storms and be with those who work together to find new ways of living alongside creation in changed circumstances, researching new crops or rewilding river systems, using new and old technologies in harmony with creation and refusing to exploit your world for gain but reaching out in humility and in love for all neighbours so that life may be lived in harmony with the colourful abundance of your world and righteousness be the measure of our shared lives. We pray with your son who gave His life for all And with your spirit who inspires all creative life Amen

Dorchester Tilehurst, Reading December Eco Prayer Lord of all Creation In the darkness of winter, we wonder if new growth is possible In the cold of the season We wonder how our fellow creatures will survive You have given us a season to lie dormant To wait and to watch for longer days Help us to trust you To work with all you have made, even in winter To endure with the world around us And to hope, with the coming of Your Son Into darkness, bringing light for all. Amen

Totton Woking December Eco Prayer Lord of all Creation In the darkness of winter, we wonder if new growth is possible In the cold of the season We wonder how our fellow creatures will survive You have given us a season to lie dormant To wait and to watch for longer days Help us to trust you To work with all you have made, even in winter To endure with the world around us And to hope, with the coming of Your Son Into darkness, bringing light for all. Amen

Michael Hodgson as he retires St Martin's West Moors December Eco Prayer Lord of all Creation In the darkness of winter, we wonder if new growth is possible In the cold of the season We wonder how our fellow creatures will survive You have given us a season to lie dormant To wait and to watch for longer days Help us to trust you To work with all you have made, even in winter To endure with the world around us And to hope, with the coming of Your Son Into darkness, bringing light for all. Amen

Godalming United Church Valley Park, St Francis, Chandler's Ford December Eco Prayer Lord of all Creation In the darkness of winter, we wonder if new growth is possible In the cold of the season We wonder how our fellow creatures will survive You have given us a season to lie dormant To wait and to watch for longer days Help us to trust you To work with all you have made, even in winter To endure with the world around us And to hope, with the coming of Your Son Into darkness, bringing light for all. Amen