**A NATIONAL CALL TO PRAYER <span style="font-size: 1rem;">on 22nd March 7pm (GMT)**</span>

Light a Candle of Hope

A call to prayer re. the Coronavirus pandemic

A National Day of Prayer and Action has been announced by the presidents of Churches Together in England, re. the Coronavirus epidemic, for this Sunday 22nd March.

In an excerpt from a joint letter issued today, they wrote:

"At such a time as this, when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty, we are reminded of our dependence on our loving Heavenly Father and the future that he holds.

Therefore, at 7pm (GMT) this Sunday, light a candle in the windows of your homes as a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer."

Wherever you are in the world, we invite you to join with us in prayer to see an end to the Coronavirus pandemic.

This week the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby and Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu called for all Church of England churches to suspend public worship to help stem the spread of Coronavirus.

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">Let us pray for one another during this difficult time.</span>

"Cast all your cares on to Him, for He cares for you."

1 Peter 5:7