Prayers for those seeking refugeWelcomeDonate a prayerPrayersWelcomeOur diocesan work with refugees is dynamic and diversified as we try to respond to specific needs of those who are forcibly displaced. When there is an emergency, such as the current situation in Ukraine or the recent events in Afghanistan, we liaise with foodbanks, clothes banks, toddlers’ banks, and other agencies to jointly provide for what is needed. Food, clothes, toys and toiletries are very important necessities preserving the dignity of people. However, how can we best respond to the spiritual needs of evacuees, asylum seekers and refugees? In the economy of solidarity and support, we have created a Prayerbank. Our Diocesan Prayerbank aims to offer a personalised space for spiritual healing and comfort for evacuees, refugees, and asylum seekers. It allows for a space where prayers are offered and received. We hope that it will be comforting for newcomers, whose home is no more and whose future feels so uncertain, to find rest in a prayer that someone has written for them. We also think that it will be wonderful for someone with a prayer to give to provide a space for the prayer to be found. The Prayerbank might also be very helpful in times of tension and discouragement for those in our parishes working with refugees and the marginalised. It will remind us that we are not alone. Donate a prayerWe are calling for prayers coming from anyone and anywhere in our Church family. Prayers for children and young people are so desperately needed Please send your prayers to Domenica, your Kent Refugee Officer at dpecoraro@diocant.org When sending your prayer, you can include your first name and the name of your parish. If you are sending the prayer of a child, please only include their first name and age. Prayers will be appear below and the link (www.canterburydiocese.org/prayer-bank)would be shared routinely to reach as many people as possible. Thank you! PrayersYou are not an accident Amen Karen, Junction - St Peter's Church - Boughton Monchelsea God, for all those displaced, outside, cut-off, afraid, Your presence enfolds all, Marianne, Canterbury Diocese An Advent Prayer for Refugees and Asylum Seekers Incarnate loving Jesus, born as a refugee, I would love the Diocese to pray for all those who are forced to leave their countries, and for all the countries who receive them; that this may be a blessing. Almighty and Merciful God, |