World in Prayer

Sharing in God’s loving compassion for all

Prayers for Russia

War with Ukraine dominates what has been prayed here for Russia, together with ceasefire talks, sanctions and strained relations with neighboring countries. Other prayers hold protesters and journalists at risk, nuclear tension, wildfires in Siberia, and the care of creation in the far north.

World News This Week in Prayer – Thursday, October 22, 2026

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God… Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days… Have compassion […]

World News This Week in Prayer – Thurs., Sept. 30, 2026

Creator God, As the Western hemisphere enters autumn, we see the changing leaves and bold colours that remind us that beauty can emerge even in seasons of letting go.  The rhythms of creation remind us that life always changes, nothing stays stagnant, and sacredness can be found in release. But we know that letting go […]

World News This Week in Prayer – Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026

Almighty God of peace, mercy, and compassion, hear our prayers. Today we come before You with heavy hearts, as we see communities around the world facing devastating weather and natural disasters. We pray for California, U.S., as the state prepares for a potentially historic El Niño season and has declared a state of emergency. We […]

World News This Week in Prayer, Thursday, September 17, 2026

O Lord, let our spirits arise to meet with you today as the morning rises to meet the sun. Let our hearts rejoice in your unfailing goodness. Let our mouths sing new songs of praise and adoration when we consider your creation and the wonders you have made. We are in awe of the splendor […]

Forgotten by Us, Dear to You: Prayers for Ukraine, Thailand’s School Shooting, and Ebola in DR Congo (August 20, 2026)

Holy and gracious God, who loves all and forgets none, we bring to you our prayers for all your children around the globe. For all in the throes of violence and war, including Ukraine and Russia, Palestine and Israel, Iran and the USA, India, Kenya, Indonesia, Haiti, and anywhere your people live in fear: Hear […]

Wonder and Grief: The Total Eclipse, Colombia’s Earthquake, and Journalists of Courage (August 13, 2026)

Lover of the sky, painted with pink and gold streaks, with billowy clouds that invite us to rest, we praise you for the beauty that you gift us each day. We ask your forgiveness for our lack of attention. Thank you for offering us the extraordinary event of a total eclipse in Greenland, Spain, and […]

Through the Water and the Fire: Prayers for European Wildfires, Japan’s Earthquake, and Addiction (July 30, 2026)

Gracious and loving God, we come before You with humble hearts, mindful of a world that longs for Your peace and healing. We lift to You those who are suffering from war and violence, those recovering from natural disasters, those facing hunger, illness, loneliness, and uncertainty, and all who carry burdens known only to You. […]

We Cry Aloud to God: Prayers After Venezuela’s Earthquakes, Europe’s Heat, and the Ebola Outbreak (July 2, 2026)

God of our Mothers and Fathers, we come to you this week with adoration and praise, with lament and longing, with sadness and grief. We see beauty in your world, and we see devastation. We cry aloud to you this week for some of the conditions and situations in the world you created. We join […]

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