United Church Prayer
Many of us have been saddened and angered by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week and the events that have followed.
And these events highlight the fact that we live in a world where racism, prejudice and bigotry remain. Around the world people have been gathering to protest against this continuing injustice in a number of ways.
It was 9.25 pm (Minneapolis time) on Monday 25 May, when George Floyd was pronounced dead. At 9.25 pm (UK time) this coming Monday 8 June we are inviting people from across Nottingham and beyond, whilst we remain physically distanced from one another, to gather in a moment of prayer, reflection, solidarity and unity.
In this moment, we invite you in your home to pray and to light a candle and place it in your window as a symbol and a pledge:
As a symbol of
- grief as we think first of the family and friends of George Floyd and as we reflect on continuing injustice in our world; and
- hope for a future – a future where the evil of racism is banished from our society and our streets.
As a pledge to:
- examine our own hearts and reflect on our own attitudes and indifference;
- listen to and to love our neighbours of all races and all cultures; and
- speak out against injustice where we see it and choose to be the community that we long for.
As a public mark of your pledge, please post a photo of your candle on social media with the hashtag #nottschurchespledge