January 22, 2025
Member churches of CTBI are responding with prayers and statements to the violence in the Middle East, including the recent ceasefire in Gaza:
O God of all
Of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Ishmael:
Our hearts are broken in pieces at the suffering and murder of your people.
Our voices cry for peace and for justice.
Comfort those who grieve,
Console and heal the injured,
Be close to those in fear,
Restrain with your mighty hand those who perpetrate violence.
Send us your wisdom in all that we say and do,
That our voice may always seek justice, peace and security for all.
Amen.
Revd Peter Colwell, Deputy General Secretary, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
Prayers and statements
Below are ‘recent’ prayers and statements from member churches of CTBI.
Earlier prayers and statements on violence in the Middle East can be found on our archive website.