Pray with us for peace
Join us in prayer by adding your name as a sign of your prayers, which we will share in solidarity with our partners who are responding to this humanitarian crisis.
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During an emergency we pray for those affected and in solidarity with our partners. Our texts will alert you to the situation and link to a prayer for the people affected.
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Current emergencies
Prayer for Sudan
We ask the Lord to open the paths of peace as we pray for the people of Sudan who are facing conflict and hunger.
For peace in the Middle East
A prayer seeking God's help for the situation in the Middle East.
Pray for Ukraine
Pray for peace in Ukraine and throughout the world.
Prayers for Syria
Prayers for an end to the violence in Syria
May we reach out in love
A prayer for the millions of families, especially those in East Africa, who are facing a food crisis that could be worse than any we've lived through.
Pray for Afghanistan
Pray for peace in Afghanistan and throughout the world.
Prayer for Yemen
Pray for the people of Yemen during the ongoing civil war.
Support our Emergency Response Team
The Emergency Response Team is funded by our loyal regular donors who have chosen to specifically support our emergencies work.
Many humanitarian situations can escalate quickly so having regular donations that we can depend on gives us the flexibility and agility we need to respond and react to emergencies whenever they strike.
You can also now sign up to receive prayer texts for when there is an emergency.
Use these prayers when an emergency strikes. Whether it is an earthquake, flooding, cyclone, typhoon or other disaster, hold all those affected in your prayers.
Prayer after an earthquake
A prayer for use after an earthquake has hit, praying for all those who are affected.
Prayer after a storm
A prayer for use after a storm, cyclone or typhoon, praying for all those who have been affected.
Prayer after a flood
A prayer for use in the aftermath of a flood, praying for all those who are affected.
Prayer for help
A prayer to God in times of distress, this is particularly suited for use after a natural disaster.
In this time of crisis
A prayer to use after conflict, natural disasters and other emergencies.
You journey with us
A prayer that can be used in times of emergency or crisis. It is about our journey with God who is present in all people we meet.
For the long haul
This prayer can be adapted for any ongoing emergency situation, especially once the media has moved on.
Comfort and protect your people
A prayer for all those affected by hunger and drought.
Sorrowful mysteries: for consolation
As we offer these sorrowful mysteries, we pray for consolation for all in our world who are affected by conflict, natural disaster, hunger, thirst and fear.
Emergencies and disasters
Help people survive whenever and wherever disaster strikes.