Richmond Hill St Andrew's, Bournemouth Wheatley, Oxford April Eco Prayer God of new life As we celebrate your death and resurrection in Jesus Christ our Lord Amid the beauties and blessings of springtime in this part of the world We remember that you bring new life to places which had lost hope That out of small seeds you bring rich harvests So we pray for all who farm and grow food And those who work with them in harmony with creation and with You Adapting wherever they may to the realities of climate change Finding new ways to feed families And bring hope to communities May we too use our efforts to act with those Who help the poorest And bring life where there was none Through your Spirit Amen

Avenue St Andrew's, Southampton Wonersh April Eco Prayer God of new life As we celebrate your death and resurrection in Jesus Christ our Lord Amid the beauties and blessings of springtime in this part of the world We remember that you bring new life to places which had lost hope That out of small seeds you bring rich harvests So we pray for all who farm and grow food And those who work with them in harmony with creation and with You Adapting wherever they may to the realities of climate change Finding new ways to feed families And bring hope to communities May we too use our efforts to act with those Who help the poorest And bring life where there was none Through your Spirit Amen

Le Weekend Wareham May – A Prayer by Christian Aid Creator God, You created a world of community, richness, and love. But human greed has brought separation, destruction, and injustice. So, we pray for the opportunities and boldness to act together with others, to break down the barriers of our selfish desires. We pray our collective actions will be driven by wisdom and love, so that we your church will be agents for justice, as we seek a world fruitful for all of creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen

Trinity, Abingdon Drayton United Church May – A Prayer by Christian Aid Creator God, You created a world of community, richness, and love. But human greed has brought separation, destruction, and injustice. So, we pray for the opportunities and boldness to act together with others, to break down the barriers of our selfish desires. We pray our collective actions will be driven by wisdom and love, so that we your church will be agents for justice, as we seek a world fruitful for all of creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen

Normandy, Guildford Trinity, Charminster May – A Prayer by Christian Aid Creator God, You created a world of community, richness, and love. But human greed has brought separation, destruction, and injustice. So, we pray for the opportunities and boldness to act together with others, to break down the barriers of our selfish desires. We pray our collective actions will be driven by wisdom and love, so that we your church will be agents for justice, as we seek a world fruitful for all of creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen

Normandy, Guildford Trinity, Charminster May – A Prayer by Christian Aid Creator God, You created a world of community, richness, and love. But human greed has brought separation, destruction, and injustice. So, we pray for the opportunities and boldness to act together with others, to break down the barriers of our selfish desires. We pray our collective actions will be driven by wisdom and love, so that we your church will be agents for justice, as we seek a world fruitful for all of creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen

The Beacon Church, Canford Heath Warsash June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen

Three Legged Cross Mike Shrubsole as he retires June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen

Jersey Marston, Oxford June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen

Shanklin, Isle of Wight Church on the Heath June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen

Braishfield United Church of Egham Brill June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen

General Assembly on 4-7 July Ryde, Isle of Wight July Eco Prayer Loving God We pray for our General Assembly taking place this month And for all who attend, vote and take part We thank you for the moving of Your Spirit through the meeting Which has prompted resolutions in support of climate action. We pray for all our churches and members who are working to make resolutions a reality And all who seek ways to sustain changes made and to deepen commitment For in all these things, we seek to put Your Kingdom first And to walk your way with Jesus, in the Spirit’s power Amen

Fleet Christ Church Chineham Skinner Street, Poole July Eco Prayer Loving God We pray for our General Assembly taking place this month And for all who attend, vote and take part We thank you for the moving of Your Spirit through the meeting Which has prompted resolutions in support of climate action. We pray for all our churches and members who are working to make resolutions a reality And all who seek ways to sustain changes made and to deepen commitment For in all these things, we seek to put Your Kingdom first And to walk your way with Jesus, in the Spirit’s power Amen

Buckland, Portsmouth Broad Chalke, Salisbury July Eco Prayer Loving God We pray for our General Assembly taking place this month And for all who attend, vote and take part We thank you for the moving of Your Spirit through the meeting Which has prompted resolutions in support of climate action. We pray for all our churches and members who are working to make resolutions a reality And all who seek ways to sustain changes made and to deepen commitment For in all these things, we seek to put Your Kingdom first And to walk your way with Jesus, in the Spirit’s power Amen

Bridport United Church Christchurch Thame July Eco Prayer Loving God We pray for our General Assembly taking place this month And for all who attend, vote and take part We thank you for the moving of Your Spirit through the meeting Which has prompted resolutions in support of climate action. We pray for all our churches and members who are working to make resolutions a reality And all who seek ways to sustain changes made and to deepen commitment For in all these things, we seek to put Your Kingdom first And to walk your way with Jesus, in the Spirit’s power Amen

Faringdon United Church Swanage Fareham August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN

Salisbury High Cross Church, Camberley August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN

Bournemouth International Church Westborough August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN

Tadley Grange, Reading August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN

Blandford Forum St Francis, Banbury South Hayling August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN