Anglican Communion

Today, 11 November, many across the Anglican Communion mark a day of remembrance.

It is a day to remember those who lost their lives in war and conflict, and all whose lives have been forever changed by violence, suffering and loss. It is also a time to hold in prayer those who mourn loved ones, those who carry the physical and emotional wounds of war and communities still living amid conflict and displacement.

Remembering the sacrifices of the past, we pray for a world shaped by peace, justice and reconciliation.

Let us pray:

God of peace, comfort those who grieve, bring healing to those who suffer and guide the nations of the world towards understanding, compassion and lasting peace. Give those with influence the wisdom learned from the struggles of past generations and the vision to pursue harmony.

Amen.

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Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Chelmsford in the Church of England.

The United Nations’ annual climate change conference - COP31 - is meeting in Antalya, Türkiye (9-20 November). It is the largest international summit in the world where countries come together to agree on how to tackle climate change and deal with its effects.

A number of Anglicans from across the Anglican Communion are attending, joining their voices with other faith groups to advocate for the protection of God's earth.

Charles Bakolo, a climate advocate from Malawi in the Church of the Province of Central Africa, is attending as a young adult advocate. Charles shared, ‘I go to COP31 hoping that the world will finally turn promises into just climate finance that reaches those on the frontline, especially smallholder farmers, women and young people. I also hope to see real commitment to sustainable farming and the protection of nature, drawing on the indigenous wisdom our communities have always carried. As people of faith, we are called to care for creation and for our neighbour. COP31 must be a COP of delivery, not just of words.’

Learn more about Anglicans at COP31 at: bit.ly/4zCFRVv

Image credit: UN Climate Change Kiara Worth.

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Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Chandigarh in the Church of North India (United).

The Most Revd and Rt Hon Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York and Primate of England, recently visited Australia and Hong Kong, where he encouraged Anglican churches, schools and communities in their shared mission of proclaiming the gospel.

He visited Perth and Brisbane in the Anglican Church of Australia and Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui, visiting cathedrals and seeing the witness of the churches in their local communities through schools, healthcare and rehabilitation initiatives.

During the visit, Archbishop Stephen welcomed the formal approval of a new companion link between the Diocese of Leeds and the Diocese of Hong Kong Island.

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