Faith
UK Churches Unite in Prayer for Middle East Peace
Faith Facts
- September 21 has been set as a special day of prayer for peace in the Middle East.
- This call to prayer coincides with the UN’s International Day of Peace and is supported by several Christian organizations.
- Churches across Britain will observe a minute of silence and are encouraged to join in fasting in solidarity with those suffering in Gaza.
Churches throughout the United Kingdom are being invited to unite in prayer, seeking God’s intervention for peace and reconciliation in the Middle East as conflict continues to affect countless lives.
This initiative, led by Christian charities and faith-led agencies, encourages believers to be a visible witness for justice and unity rooted in the teachings of Christ.
“We are witnessing the devastating escalation of violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
The cries of Palestinian church leaders for peace and solidarity have echoed across the global Church, urging us to respond with clarity, compassion, and conviction.
As Christian agencies rooted in faith and justice, we believe the gravity of this moment demands a visible, united Christian witness — one that speaks to our shared commitment to peace, reconciliation, and the dignity of all people.”
Believers are also called to participate in #FastForGaza and pray for the release of captives, aid for the hungry, and God’s healing for the region.
The Archbishop in Jerusalem, Dr. Hosam Naoum, penned a prayer for the occasion, lifting up the people of Gaza and the Holy Land to the Lord’s mercy and peace.
“Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: In your mercy, provide for all those in Gaza and beyond who suffer from hunger and starvation, that they may be given both physical bread to nourish their bodies and heavenly bread to sustain their souls. By the power of your Spirit, bring a speedy end to this cruel war, the release of all captives, care for the sick and wounded, comfort for those who have lost loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a just and lasting peace here in the very homeland where your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered during his earthly life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.”
Stand in prayer and faith for God’s peace to prevail and comfort all who suffer, trusting in His promises and upholding Christian hope for reconciliation and healing in the land where Jesus walked.