G20 prayer and info resource
Christians will be asked to consider fasting from food or something else important to them and praying for the needs of marginalised people and the earth from the morning of Saturday 15 November to the afternoon of Sunday 16 November.
A prayer service to mark the conclusion of this period of fasting will take place on Sunday 16 November at 4 p.m. at St Francis College Chapel, 233 Milton Road, Milton (enter via Baroona Road).
G20 prayer and info resource
Contents
- What’s it all about?
- What should we do?
- What are the churches saying?
- Text of an open letter from religious leaders urging climate responsibility
- Minute on Climate Justice
- Prayers and Intercessions
- Intercessions from “Working for the Common Good”
- (Catholic Peace and Justice Commission Qld)
- Useful Resources & Activities
Fasting during the G20 Leaders Summit
With the approval of many of the heads of churches in Queensland, Christians representing a number of the member churches of Queensland Churches Together encourage you to participate in a fast from food or something else really important to you over the weekend of the G20 Leaders Summit in Brisbane.
We envisage this as an act of solidarity with those in Australia and around the world whose needs and concerns will not be heard at the Leaders Summit Table.
During this time, we ask Christians to fast, pray, study scripture and take action to bring the concerns of marginalised peoples to the attention of the Australian Government and other G20 Governments.
When
The Leaders Summit will take place on Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16
November. You are asked to have breakfast before 9 a.m., on the Saturday, begin your
fast at that time and complete your fast at 4 p.m. on the Sunday.
How
We recommend you consult the health and safety guidelines prepared for World
Vision’s 40 Hour Famine before deciding to participate. Please do not take part in a fast
from food unless you are sure it is safe to do so in your circumstances. The guidelines
Scripture & Prayer
During the fast, read and reflect on whatever scripture passages you wish. Some
possibilities include:
Take time also to pray that God’s Kingdom will come and that God’s will is reflected in
the decisions of the G20 leaders. You may wish to pray the Lord’s Prayer or Mary’s
hymn of praise (Luke1: 46 - 55)
Action
During your fast, be sure to write an e-mail or letter to the Prime Minister of Australia
and to your MP and Senators.
Tell them that you are fasting in solidarity with marginalised people and urge them to
take action to address the injustice they face.
Mention a specific concern of yours, e.g., children living with malnutrition and hunger,
trafficked women, Indigenous peoples deprived of their land, people in Australia and
other parts of the world losing their jobs because of economic restructuring or Torres
Strait Islanders and Pacific Islanders losing their homes to rising seas.
You will find e-mail forms or addresses and postal addresses for the Prime Minister,
your MP and Senators here
Public Prayer Gatherings
Public gatherings for prayer will take place before the fast begins and at its end. All are
welcome to join us to pray for justice globally.
As there will be delays on the roads and public transport on the weekend of the G20
Leaders Summit, please ensure you allow extra time to get to these gatherings:
Friday 14 November
7 p.m.
Sunday 16 November
St Francis College Chapel, 233 Milton Rd, Milton (enter from Baroona Rd.)
4 p.m.
Prepared by representatives of member churches of Qld Churches Together
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