Pray for the nation, its leaders and the people in the news

Sex-based rights

Hampstead ladies’ pond policy challenged in High Court

Lord, we pray for Mr Justice Linden as he weighs this case, and for everyone affected by it. Grant wisdom and fairness, and help our country to protect the privacy and dignity of women while treating everyone with kindness. Amen.

Parental rights & education

Stormont backs call for more consistent sex education in every school

Lord, we pray for the children of Northern Ireland, for their parents, and for every teacher. Give the Education Minister and MLAs wisdom to keep children safe while honouring parents and the schools they choose. Amen.

Sex-based rights

Sandie Peggie to appeal tribunal ruling in claim against nursing union

Lord, we pray for Sandie Peggie and her family as she appeals, and for everyone caught up in this long dispute. Give wisdom to the judges and grant peace and fairness to every nurse and doctor involved. Amen.

Free speech

Kellie-Jay Keen charged over posts on X

Lord, we pray for Kellie-Jay Keen and her family as she faces this charge, and for the magistrates, prosecutors and police involved. Grant justice and fairness, and protect honest speech in our country. Amen.

Abortion

Belfast City Hall to be lit for abortion campaign on Easter Sunday

Lord of life, on the day we celebrate your rising from the dead, we pray for the people of Belfast and for every mother and unborn child. Soften hearts, comfort women facing hard choices, and give councillors wisdom. Amen.

Churches & public life

Figure of Christ beheaded on church war memorial days before Remembrance Sunday

Lord Jesus, we pray for the parish of St Alban's in Warrington, hurt by this attack on the memorial to their war dead. Comfort them, and we pray for the man detained, that he receives the care he needs. Let your peace be seen in this community. Amen.

Gender medicine & children

Peers begin line-by-line scrutiny of Health Bill as puberty blocker fight returns

Lord, we pray for children and young people who are struggling with their sense of who they are, and for their parents. Give peers wisdom as they scrutinise the Health Bill, and let every decision put children's long-term wellbeing first. Amen.

Marriage & family

Bill to end presumption that both parents should be involved in a child’s life reaches the Lords

Father, we pray for children caught up in family breakdown, and for parents who long to be part of their children's lives. Protect every child from harm, and give peers and judges wisdom to do what is truly best for them. Amen.

Conversion practices

MPs and peers take evidence on draft conversion practices ban

Lord, we pray for the members of the joint committee as they hear evidence this week. Give them wisdom and care for everyone affected. Guard the freedom of churches, parents and counsellors to pray, teach and talk openly and lovingly about what they believe. Amen.