April 4, 2025
The Disasters Emergency Committee, whose members include Christian Aid and CAFOD, has launched an appeal to help the survivors of the Myanmar Earthquake. The earthquake has killed more than 2,800 people, and injured thousands more.
You can find out more and donate via:
Church responses
Churches across Britain and Ireland have been responding to the earthquake in Myanmar with prayers and suppport:
Catholic Church in England and Wales
31 March 2025
Cardinal expresses sadness following earthquake in Southeast Asia
Cardinal Vincent Nichols wrote to Cardinal Charles Bo SDB, expressing profound sadness and solidarity with those affected.
Acknowledging the immense suffering caused by the disaster, Cardinal Nichols assured the people of Myanmar and Bangkok of the Church’s continued prayers and support during this time of sorrow.
For full details, please see the Catholic Church in England and Wales website
Church of Ireland
2 April 2025
Bishops’ Appeal supports Christian Aid’s response to South East Asia earthquake
The Bishops’ Appeal Advisory Committee is sending emergency assistance of €10,000 (currently equivalent to £8,400) to Christian Aid’s appeal for Myanmar.
Parishes and individuals are encouraged to donate directly to Christian Aid to ensure that what we can give reaches those affected as swiftly as possible.
Bishop Ferran Glenfield, who chairs Bishops’ Appeal, remarks: “Myanmar is one of the most closed countries in the world, and generally doesn’t welcome international aid, but the monstrous earthquake has presented an opportunity for organisations such as Christian Aid to offer help to those whose lives have been devastated. Bishops’ Appeal always works with trusted partners on the ground and Christian Aid is one of those partners.”
For more details, see the Church of Ireland website
Methodist Church
28 March 2025
Earthquake in Myanmar – The Methodist Church responds
The Methodist Church Upper Myanmar (MCUM) is a Partner of the Methodist Church in Britain, and the main MCUM offices are in Mandalay, at the centre of the earthquake. The Methodist Church in Britain has been in touch with its partners offering prayer and solidarity.
For details, please see the Methodist Church website
Church in Wales
1 April 2025
Myanmar Earthquake – A statement from the Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John
The Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, has offered a prayer:
“Almighty and Everlasting God,
In this time of sorrow and suffering, we lift up before you all those affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, and beyond. We grieve the loss of so many lives, and we hold in our hearts all who have been injured, displaced, and traumatised.
We commend into Your loving care those who mourn the loss of loved ones. May they feel Your comfort, Your strength, and the assurance of Your presence in their darkness.
We pray for the emergency services, for the courageous working to rescue the trapped, to heal the wounded, and to bring hope to those in despair. Grant them safety and strength.
Lord, we ask that Your healing hand be upon this broken region. Bring peace to troubled hearts, restore order to places of devastation, and fill the land with Your light of hope.
Hear our prayer, Lord, and may Your mercy and love be made known to all in need. We place our trust in You, for You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble.
Through Christ our Lord, we pray.
Amen.”
Please see the Church in Wales website
Post expires on June 8th, 2025
