World Refugee Day: Pray with us

A prayer for migrants and refugees by Marian Pallister 

We pray for the migrant, the refugee, the prisoner of war, the victim of hunger, disease, disaster and injustice throughout the world. No farmer leaves her land through choice. No mother wants to pack a bag and pick up her children to leave all she knows. No father wants to risk the lives of his family. No grandmother wants to walk hundreds of miles to spend the remains of her life in a camp or a country where she understands nothing and is made to feel worthless. Lord, in destroying the homes of innocent people – through war or through causing climate chaos – we destroy the common home you gifted us. Give us wisdom to repair the damage, and the generosity of spirit to welcome and care for our sisters and brothers driven in desperation to step into a lorry, board a boat, set out on foot.

May the Holy Spirit journey with them. Amen

Litany of Justice by Inderjit Bhogal 

Jesus said,” I was hungry and you gave me food.” 

Made in the Image of God. We see the face of Christ in all.

Jesus said, “I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink.” 

Made in the Image of God. We see the face of Christ in all. 

Jesus said, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” 

Made in the Image of God. We see the face of Christ in all.

Jesus said, “I was naked and you gave me clothing.”

Made in the Image of God. We see the face of Christ in all.

Jesus said, “I was sick and you took care of me.” 

Made in the Image of God. We see the face of Christ in all.

Jesus said, “I was in prison and you visited me.” 

Made in the Image of God. We see the face of Christ in all.

Jesus said, “In as much as you did to one of those considered to the least important, you did it to me.” Made in the Image of God. We see the face of Christ in all.

We go from here to see and serve Christ in all. 

Amen

More resources are offered by CCME.

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📁 Resources for World Refugee Day (21 June 2026) As the EBF region continues to face many conflicts we encourage churches to remember the people who lost their lives at the different borders. We encourage churches to hold dedicated services, prayers and vigils on 21 June 2026 or during Refugee Week (15-21 June)

CCME offers prayers, reflections and information that can be used as worship materials or intercessions during a service or an information event. The 142 pages resource booklet is in English but also includes some material in 4 additional languages.

🔜 Migration Conference

The EBF Commission on Migration invites you to join them in Albania 21-23 September 2026, prior to EBF Council. Find out more here.