Our Pledge
We believe in climate justice
We commit ourselves to listen and learn from stories around the world,
to speak out and act for climate justice and
to be ambassadors of hope for creation’s richness.
More Prayers
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Continue scrolling down to find the prayers written for each of the topics within our 9-week cycle.
Prayers for the 9-week cycle
Week 1: Extreme events
Pray for those experiencing more frequent and extreme events, such as wildfires, floods, drought, and for the communities most vulnerable
Week 2: Net zero carbon
Pray for urgent action and understanding of the need to move to a net zero carbon economy, with a political resolve to drive the necessary policies, backed by clear information and encouragement
Week 3: Loss of ecosystems
Pray for an understanding of the threat to species diversity, give thanks for all those striving to protect vulnerable environments, and elimination of practice that damages and exploits resources
Week 4: Food sustainability
Pray for farmers and fishers for successful and sustainable harvesting, for more environmentally conscious food production, and for more equal sharing and distribution of food and water
Week 5: Sea and ocean effects
Pray for those who live in areas threatened by loss of homes and livelihoods as sea levels rise, storms rage and fertile land is lost
Week 6: Changing airstreams and currents
Pray for an understanding of the delicate balance of nature, and its vulnerability to our carelessness, so that we may continue to rejoice in the wonder of God’s creation
Week 7: Eliminate waste and reduce demand
Pray for understanding and respect that the earth’s resources are precious, should be used sparingly and wisely, but give rise to lasting damage when used wastefully
Week 8: Population and community
Pray to end selfish division pitting communities against each other; for a renewed unity to protect all God’s creation, committing to lasting change for equality, mutual respect and understanding.
Week 9: Global leadership & COP26
Pray for a successful summit; that the climate crisis may be understood; there will be global unity to reach courageous decisions and global political leadership to ensure urgent action protecting even the most vulnerable.
More climate prayers
A prayer from Rev Julian Pursehouse, Chair of East Anglian Methodist District.
A prayer diary focused on COP26 from Rev Rachel Ward, a former Local Preacher from Ipswich.
A prayer for COP26 by Rev. Mark Slaney, Chair of the Scotland and Shetland Districts.
Creator God, who calls us to live justly
and be good stewards of the earth:
we hold in our prayer with you COP26
and all those gathering in Glasgow.
We pray for honesty and clarity,
wisdom and actions more than words
which respond urgently to the needs of the poor and displaced,
to the state of earth, water and air.
Call us, help us, and be our judge:
that whether political, industrial, scientific, or protest leader,
whether activist or apathetic,
we might accept the cost
and find the commitment and energy
to change our ways
for the sake of the planet
that gives us life,
Amen.
Or listen to Rev. Mark Slaney’s prayer
A selection of 10 Strategic Prayers for COP26 from Climate Intercessors.