Refugees & people seeking asylum - Britannia Hotel is just one of the sites that accommodate people who have left everything behind, in search of a better, safer life. Many get ‘stuck’ in the system and suffer with significant depression, as their lives are ‘on hold’. (NB – please allow some distance when you pray)

“May refugees find a welcome in our city. May Nottingham be a city of safety to those in need. May refugees be able to establish a new flourishing life for themselves here.”

Castle - At the turn of the millennium in 2000, the united church gathered in the Market Square, and at Easter a flag was raised at the Castle declaring ‘Jesus is Lord, this is His City’. The Castle now enjoys many visitors since its refurb – we want our city to be attractive. Robin Hood’s reputation is very widely known – we’d love Nottingham to be known for the King’s glory too!

“Today, we swing wide the doors of our city – that the King of Glory might come in” (Psalm 24)

St Nic’s is a flourishing church, that resources the city. It has invested heavily in diversity, and is now home to a thriving Spanish church that’s part of the broader St Nic’s family. We’re convinced that God’s glory in Nottingham will be displayed through the diversity of the church – all colours and cultures adding beauty to the mix, and demonstrating the potential of a better life together. Steve Silvester also operates as a father to the city, wanting to see the Church united, God’s power released, and the City blessed.

“Lord, would you enable your Church to fulfil her destiny as we serve this city. Please open the door for the gospel to spread across all ethnicities and ages. Open our eyes and our hearts to embrace the beauty that diversity offers. And strengthen Steve (& Nottingham City Prayer) in the work toward Church unity”

Broadmarsh has a profound history. There was a Franciscan friary on this site for 300 years, though during the Industrial revolution, it became one of the worst slums ‘in the world’! We persistently bless this area, as we long for its redemption – from a place of despair to a place of hope and life.

As we pause in this spot, our prayers can be inspired by what we see around us – the art of Nottingham Contemporary, education at Nottingham College, beauty of Theatre that takes place at the Library, along with many other activities in the Library that bring life to the city. And thankfully, we have the beauty of the Green Heart – a much-desired site of natural beauty in the city centre, and a far cry from the concrete of this area’s past.

“Lord – we believe you have a better word to declare over the Broadmarsh – restoring beauty and hope. Help us to join your prayer, as we pay attention to what you declare over this area of our city today.”

“We bless the many organisations that we can see already at work in this area – and we ask that each will flourish in their own right – bringing life to all who use these facilities, as they bless the whole city.”

“We ask that the development work will be totally completed, and that we will have no regrets”.

Care - St Peter’s Church plays a strong role in caring for those in need, and walking up Lister Gate reminds us that there is much need in our city! Let’s pray specifically for those who find themselves without a permanent home, and for the amazing work of Framework, Emmanuel House and other agencies.

“We ask for your help Lord – for all who are dealing with human need in Nottingham, and reaching out with compassion to offer help where it’s most required. Keep their hearts soft with compassion – Release resources that will support and empower – and may many precious lives find fulfilment and hope.