What is the Prayer Chain?

The Prayer Chain is a group of devoted parishioners who commit to praying daily for individuals who have requested support through prayer. These requests must be authorised by the person being prayed for.

All prayer requests are kept strictly confidential.

To request prayer, please contact Reverend Lorraine. Once a request is received, an email is sent to all members of the Prayer Chain. The person will be prayed for over the course of one month. If no updates are received after that time, the name will be removed from the list.

Think of the Prayer Chain as similar to a hospital’s Emergency Department — offering immediate and focused spiritual care. After the initial month, if continued prayer is needed, a request should be made for the person to be added to the prayer list in the Pew Sheet — similar to ongoing care in a hospital ward. Regular updates on the individual’s condition or circumstances are important to ensure appropriate ongoing prayer.

Prayer requests can be made for a wide range of needs — emotional support during difficult times, upcoming surgery, or other medical, spiritual, or physical challenges.