Every story on The Plumbline that comes with a prayer, newest first.
Sex-based rights
Hampstead ladies’ pond policy challenged in High CourtLord, 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 schoolLord, 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 unionLord, 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 XLord, 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 SundayLord 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 SundayLord 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 returnsLord, 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 LordsFather, 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 banLord, 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.
Free speech
Ofcom’s reach under scrutiny as online safety rules move to cover AI chatbotsLord, we pray for children growing up online, and for parents trying to keep them safe. Give lawmakers and regulators wisdom to protect the vulnerable while upholding the freedom to speak the truth in love. Amen.
Children online
Petition against under-16 social media ban heads for Westminster Hall debateFather, we pray for children and teenagers growing up with screens, and for parents trying to guide them. Give MPs wisdom as they debate, and help families find healthy ways to live, learn and keep in touch. Amen.
Assisted dying & end of life
Hospice funding petition passes 10,000 signatures ahead of bill’s second readingLord, we pray for people nearing the end of their lives, and for the nurses, doctors, chaplains and volunteers who care for them in hospices. Provide what hospices need, and move our leaders to choose care over despair. Amen.
Surrogacy & embryology
Government rules out ban on Britons using overseas surrogacyLord, we pray for women who carry children for others, especially those who are poor and vulnerable, and for every child born through surrogacy. Protect them from exploitation, and give our leaders courage to act justly. Amen.