Topical Prayers
You are invited to use these texts in your own worship and private prayer. You don't have to know any particular prayers if you want to pray - in fact, fixed texts can sometimes get in the way - but the ones listed here may help you to think about ideas, images, and forms of words you can use.
A prayer following the plane crash in India
We pray following the crash of an Air India passenger plane bound for London Gatwick in western India.
1 min readA prayer for the new Pope
Join us in prayer as we welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome.
1 min readA prayer for the 80th anniversary of VE Day
We remember and honour the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives during the Second World War, bringing Victory in Europe.
1 min readA prayer for Pope Francis
A prayer following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, giving thanks for his life of ministry.
1 min readA prayer for Mothering Sunday
Join us in prayer this Mothering Sunday as we celebrate and extend our hearts to those who find this day challenging.
1 min readA prayer for COVID-19 Day of Reflection
Join us in prayer on the National Covid-19 Day of Reflection, as we remember those who lost their lives and stand together with those who grieve.
1 min readA prayer for Ukraine
Pray with us today, the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.
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