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.

  1. Aerial view of refugee village

    A prayer for Refugees

    As Refugee Week begins, join us in prayer.

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  2. Father and son walking on the beach under a blue sky

    A prayer for Father’s Day

    Join us in a prayer for Father’s Day.

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  3. Low-angle photo of candles

    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.

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  4. St Peter's Square, Vatican City

    A prayer for the new Pope

    Join us in prayer as we welcome the election of Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of Rome.

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  5. British flags along The Mall

    A 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.

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  6. St George depicted in a stained glass window in the St Mary the Virgin's Church, South Darley, Derbyshire

    A prayer for St George’s Day

    A prayer for the feast day of St George.

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  7. Pope Francis

    A prayer for Pope Francis

    A prayer following the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, giving thanks for his life of ministry.

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  8. Mother and child in a meadow

    A 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.

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  9.  The National COVID Memorial Wall in London

    A 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.

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  10. Ukraine flag

    A prayer for Ukraine

    Pray with us today, the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine.

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