At the end of last year I joined a two week pilgrimage to India led by the Revd Inderjit Bhogal. We travelled from Delhi to the Punjab, then drove up through the foothills of the Himalayas to a small town called Dalhousie. Our purpose was to explore reconciliation in the context of the Punjab …
Prayers
A Prayer for Yemen
Prayers for Grenfell Tower
In response to the tragic Grenfell Tower fire disaster that occurred, here are a few of the prayers and statements made by our Churches: The moderators of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, Kevin Watson and Alan Yates, offer a prayer following the Grenfell Tower fire disaster We pray …
Prayers for Manchester
Here we have compiled the prayers, statements and reflections from our Churches and Church Leaders for those affected by the horrific bombing at the Manchester Arena on the evening of May 22nd. From the Revd Phil Jump, Regional Minister for North Western Baptist Association North West Baptists …
Fourth Sunday in Advent – Joy of the Lord
On this fourth Sunday in Advent we are invited to share in the joy of those who recognised and realised the truth of God’s coming. They proclaimed their songs of joy amidst and despite the realities that confronted them. For Mary this required costly and sacrificial acceptance; for Simeon it meant …
Third Sunday in Advent – The peace of the Lord.
On this third Sunday in Advent we are invited to hear that voice from the desert calling us to “prepare the way of the Lord.” We light what many call the candle of peace, yet do so in a world that is wracked with war and conflict. Nation sides with nation to build and break strongholds; one rule …
First Sunday in Advent – The Word of the Lord.
As Advent begins, the repercussions of Brexit and the election of an unexpected candidate as U.S. president continue to echo. The message of the moment is that nothing is certain anymore. And for every unexpected outcome there are uncertain consequences. Yet in this season we are reminded of the …
Second Sunday in Advent – The love of the Lord
As our journey through advent continues, stories from Syria, Iraq and many less-noticed parts of the world sadden and disturb us. People remain the victims of war, conflict and oppression. Attitudes of hatred and division give way to acts of violence and persecution, causing many to flee to places …
Prayer Update: Asia Bibi case postponed
Asia Bibi has been on death row in Pakistan since 2010 for allegedly breaking the country’s strict blasphemy laws. Bibi denies the allegations. Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are heavily criticised for their use to persecute minority faiths. Although the majority of convictions have been against …
It’s been a tough year in politics; our Politicians need our prayers.
Over the weekend, MPs, party members, charities and lobbyists have been gathering in Birmingham ahead of Conservative Party Conference, which started yesterday. As with the Labour Party Conference, JPIT denominations will be part of a wider faith leader’s delegation, joining Salvation Army and …