In response to reaching the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, the Archbishops invite all to call on God in Prayer. Starting on 1 February we invite you to set aside time every evening to pray, particularly at 6pm each day. More than ever, this is a time when we need to love each other. Prayer is an expression of love.
The Archbishops issued this renewed call to prayer outlined in their most recent letter to clergy, released last week.
The campaign duration is yet to be decided but it will run for the next few weeks at the very least.
As before – we are calling Christians and people of all good will, to pray for the nation in a collective moment of prayer at 6pm each day. (They can also pray throughout the day too, but this is the collective moment.)
Both Archbishops, the Church of England and TKC will be sharing regular social media posts through the duration of the campaign, which you can re-share if this is easier.
Prayer for the Nation - Useful resources:
Prayer resources – this is the main page for the campaign online. Here you will find most of the resources you need such as NEW weekly prayers, daily biddings, family prayers and prayer booklet (as a downloadable PDF.)
Social media assets – this includes the daily prayer intentions graphic and template social graphics to create your own posts. They also include previous weekly prayers for the nation.
Videos – We have a range of video reflections from senior church leaders on YouTube praying for specific daily themes and also general ‘prayers for the nation.’
The Diocese of Chester - There'll be daily posts related to 'Prayer for the Nation', so please share if you can.
Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels and saints charge over those who sleep.
Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ.
Rest your weary ones.
Bless your dying ones.
Soothe your suffering ones.
Pity your afflicted ones.
Shield your joyous ones, and all for your love's sake.
Amen.