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