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Elders' Conference at Sarum College, Salisbury Saturday 28 June 2025. All places have been filled. Please email if you would like to be added to the waiting list. Email bookings@urcwessex.org.uk
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