A prayer of petition for those affected by warGod of justice and peace,we pray for those who have been injuredor disabled through war.For those who have lost homesand security through conflict;for those who have lost loved relatives in wars;for those who face danger and take risks for peace;for all those, especially children, caught up in current conflicts;for refugees and all those in need of aid and other help.God of encouragementand Saviour of the despairing,comfort those who remember past sacrificesand guide us in buildinga just and peaceful community for all.Amen.A prayer for peacemakersHistory can inspire or trap.Walls can protect or divide.Words can encourage or inflame.Power can free or destroy.Touch can comfort or violate.Peace can be shared or withheld.Gracious God, on this day,when we remember past and present conflicts,we pray for the divided peoples of the world,that leaders, governments and each one of usmay use our resources,our opportunities and our livesin the service of reconciliation,for the sake of future generationsand to the glory of your name.Amen.
It is wonderful to announce that the new Chaplain, Rev. Canon Dr. Arun John, will be arriving in Ankara at the beginning of November.Rev. Arun was born and brought up in North India in Jodhpur in Rajasthan. He is married to Bina and they have two sons and 4 grandchildren.He was ordained in the church of North India in the Diocese of Delhi in 1977, and worked in various roles serving the church there for over 16 years . From 1996 to 2004 he worked in the the Southern Province of the Anglican Church in South Africa in the Diocese of Christ the King in Johannesburg.In 2004 he moved to England and worked as a Team Vicar in Bradford, Area Dean in Blackburn, and latterly as Team Rector in Rothwell, near Leeds. Rev. Arun's first Eucharistic service will be on 6th November and all who wish to attend should register by email ( stnicolasankara@gmail.com ) by Wednesday 2nd November.
As we move from Lent to Easter, the need for constant prayer for Ukraine remains. The support for the diocesan online vigils during Lent was remarkable; many thousands joined in over those weeks. Now as we are in the Easter season our Diocese will continue praying, in a different mode, for our Ukrainian Sisters and Brothers, those in Moscow and all who are suffering in this war.Every Wednesday the diocese will post prayers and other resources on their website and on social media. They are asking us to take a moment, perhaps at 8pm Turkish time, to light a candle and say a prayer.More details can be found here: https://europe.anglican.org/main/latest-news/post/1809-lightforukraine-prayer-initiative-https://europe.anglican.org/resources/ukraine-resources-
