Prayers in a time of emergency

Use these prayers when an emergency strikes. Whether it is an earthquake, flooding, cyclone, typhoon or other disaster, hold all those affected in your prayers.

Prayer for help

A prayer to God in times of distress, this is particularly suited for use after a natural disaster.

In this time of crisis

A prayer to use after conflict, natural disasters and other emergencies.

You journey with us

A prayer that can be used in times of emergency or crisis. It is about our journey with God who is present in all people we meet.

For the long haul

This prayer can be adapted for any ongoing emergency situation, especially once the media has moved on.

Comfort and protect your people

A prayer for all those affected by hunger and drought.

Sorrowful mysteries: for consolation

As we offer these sorrowful mysteries, we pray for consolation for all in our world who are affected by conflict, natural disaster, hunger, thirst and fear.

Support our Emergency Response Team

The Emergency Response Team is funded by our loyal regular donors who have chosen to specifically support our emergencies work.

Many humanitarian situations can escalate quickly so having regular donations that we can depend on gives us the flexibility and agility we need to respond and react to emergencies whenever they strike.

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Current emergencies

Pray for peace in Israel and Gaza

A prayer for people suffering due to the conflict in Gaza and Israel.

Prayer for Pakistan floods

A prayer for all those caught up in the Pakistan floods where millions have lost their homes, crops have been washed away and at least 1100 people have died.

Pray for Turkey and Syria

Pray for all those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

May we reach out in love

A prayer for the millions of families, especially those in East Africa, who are facing a food crisis that could be worse than any we've lived through.