Praying for an End to Homelessness
Welcome to this resource dedicated to praying for an end to homelessness.
This can feel like a complex issue to address, but these materials are designed to equip you to lead prayers in a meaningful and transformative way. Feel free to use them in whatever context you like:
- gathered worship
- small groups
- adaptable for prayer spaces
Resources
- Praying for an End to Homelessness Resource: a collection of prayers written by The Salvation Army's Homelessness Services. There are responsive prayers, creative prayers, intercessions and more to help your community pray.
- Leader's Guide: download the leader's guide for more information on what homelessness is, explore considerations for leading prayers on this topic and find guidance on praying alongside somebody who has experienced homelessness.
- PowerPoint Templates: featuring the responsive words from the call and response prayers.
Justice and Reconciliation is a key mission priority for The Salvation Army and an important part of the UKI Prayer Rhythm, with every Wednesday dedicated to this area of prayer. These resources enable us to unite in prayer for an end to homelessness and for a world where every person can flourish in dignity and safety.
Praying for an End to Homelessness PowerPoint Widescreen (16:9)
A supplementary PowerPoint template, with all the responsive lines from the call and response prayers.
Praying for an End to Homelessness PowerPoint Standard (4:3)
A supplementary PowerPoint template, with all the responsive lines from the call and response prayers.
Many thanks to Major Iain Hudson, Head of Integrated Mission for Homelessness Services, for writing these prayers.
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