National Day of Prayer Activity for Ukraine
Σήμερα που είναι η μεγάλη
Εθνική Εορτή του Ελληνισμού, ανακοινώνεται και προτείνεται, με πρωτοβουλία του
Συμβουλίου Εκκλησιών Βρετανίας και Ιρλανδίας, μια Εθνική Ημέρα Προσευχής για
την Ουκρανία!
Churches Together are inviting churches
across Britain and Ireland to join together in an act of witness to pray and
light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the conflict and for all those
affected by the terrible impact of war.
Title:
United in Prayer for
Ukraine
#PrayforUkraine
What?
On 3rd April 2022,
churches and Christians from across the UK and Ireland will come together in an
act of witness to pray and light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the
conflict, and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war.
Audience:
Church leaders, active
Christians who attend church or people who identify as Christian but do not
attend a place of worship at least once per month.
Top lines:
It is a dark and worrying
time for the people of Ukraine and for everyone who believes in peace.
We have seen the
heart-breaking stories of people fleeing violence, not knowing when they’ll see
their loved ones again.
It shouldn't be like this.
War and poverty should have no place in our world.
Like the people of Ukraine
looking out for their neighbours or the charity workers delivering emergency
food to people seeking refuge, we must bring hope.
That is why Christians
from across the UK and Ireland - recognising the God-given human dignity and
rights of every human being - are uniting in an act of witness to pray for
Ukraine and an end to the conflict.
With one voice, we are
uniting behind a simple message: immediately agree a ceasefire and
unequivocally commit to protect civilians and key services.
Every prayer, every gift,
every action brings hope to the people of Ukraine. By joining us, you can give
hope to our brothers and sisters in Ukraine.
Context:
The humanitarian
challenges in Ukraine are huge. People are desperately fleeing to neighbouring
countries, facing long waits at borders and freezing temperatures.
Over two million people
have fled Ukraine. Many more have been forced from their homes to seek shelter.
Lives have been lost and families torn apart. Homes have been destroyed and
many roads are blocked. No one is safe.
Schools, health
facilities, water and food supplies have been destroyed or damaged. People are
in urgent need of shelter, food and water.
It is predicted that 7.5
million people will be displaced. Ukraine is on course to become the biggest
movement of people in Europe since World War II.
Prayer:
God of all peoples and
nations,
Who created all things
alive and breathing,
United and whole,
Show us the way of peace
that is your overwhelming presence.
We hold before you the
peoples of Ukraine and Russia,
Every child and every
adult.
We long for the time
When weapons of war are
beaten into ploughshares
When nations no longer
lift up sword against nation.
We cry out to you for
peace;
Protect those who only
desire and deserve to live in security and safety
Comfort those who fear for
their lives and the lives of their loved ones
Be with those who are
bereaved.
Change the hearts of those
set on violence and aggression
And fill leaders with the
wisdom that leads to peace.
Kindle again in us a love
of our neighbour,
And a passion for justice
to prevail
and a renewed recognition
that we all play a part in peace.
Creator of all hear our
prayer
And bring us peace. make
us whole.
Amen.
