O Lord, the Way, the Truth, and the Life,

we give you thanks for your servant Elizabeth our Queen.

May she ever be provided with all she may need

for her ministry among us,

strengthened to meet every demand which her office may make,

and in all things nourished by your word and example,

who with the Father and the Holy Spirit live and reign,

world without end.

Amen.

Faithful Creator

whose mercy never fails

deepen our faithfulness to you

and to your living Word,

Jesus Christ our Lord

Amen

God of peace and justice

We pray for the people of Ukraine today.

We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.

We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.

We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.

Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear that you would hold and protect them.

We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Amen.

Archbishop Justin Welby

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell