Pray with us - A series of Easter reflections

Transforming Nottinghamshire Together is supported by the Church Urban fund (CUF). Join our national team as they reflect and pray this Holy Week and Easter. Visit throughout the weeks as we make our journey together.

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Last week many of us will have participated in local elections, visiting a polling station or submitting a postal vote to elect local officials. Those elected will have an important role in working with local people to improve community wellbeing and provide better services for all.

On Ascension day Christians recall how Jesus, after promising the gift of the Holy Spirit, ascended to heaven in a cloud. Later, in the book of Revelation, Jesus is depicted as ruling from the throne of heaven over all the kingdoms of the earth. His kingdom is a place where everyone experiences fullness of life: ‘he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’ Rev 7:17

In the midst of political change, increasing challenges for our communities and escalating conflict around the world we long for the values of God’s kingdom to be reflected in the decisions and actions of those in power.

Today we pray for our earthly rulers and leaders

Lord God, we pray for all in positions of power and leadership.

Give then the wisdom and courage to make decisions that build a society that better reflects your kingdom values of compassion, justice and peace.

And may we, with them, work towards a society without poverty and inequality, where everyone is treated with dignity and has the resources to thrive and participate.

Amen

 

SYNAGOGUE ATTACK

We express our deep sadness at the Synagogue killings in Manchester and extend our prayers for Jews across the country for their protection, peace and security. There is no place in our society for hatred. We are called to love God and our neighbours and to act justly.

ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY

We extend a warm welcome to Dame Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London, as the new Archbishop of Canterbury and assure her and our brothers and sisters at Keyworth parish church of our prayers for her future ministry. We will seek God's richest blessings for her and all who serve to build God's kingdom in this place and around the wider anglican communion.

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