Praying together

If you like who we are and what we do, there are a range of ways that you can help Clergy Support Trust.

Donations are critical to our ongoing work, volunteer fundraisers are always welcome, and sharing our messaging on social media is vital in helping us to spread the word - but one thing can help us more than anything else, and it will cost you absolutely nothing!

Please pray for the work of Clergy Support Trust.

Your prayers will join with all those who have told us they would like to pray for our vital work with clergy and their families. We hope this page helps support you in your prayers for the Trust. Thank you.

The charity prayer

Clergy Support Trust has its own charity prayer. We are led in this prayer at our annual Festival Service at St Paul's Cathedral.

Lord, we pray thee that thy grace
may always prevent and follow us;
and make us continually to be given to all good works,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Alternatively, if you'd prefer a longer prayer, the prayer below is also similarly used at special events held by Clergy Support Trust.

I offer thanks and praise to the glory of God, in fellowship with Clergy Support Trust. I pray for God’s blessing upon its work of relieving those in need and those under pressure, so that the ministry of the Church may continue to bear the fruits of the Gospel of Christ.
I pray for those in ministry and in service of the Church universal, that they may have the resources they need to share the good news of Christ with all. And I pray that, as God inspired men and women of faith, hope and charity to follow Christ and support the work of Clergy Support Trust, so may I be inspired with a generous heart and an enlightened mind in the service of the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Things to pray for

We recognise that everyone prays in their own special way. If you'd prefer not to use our charity prayer, please do pray in whatever way feels best for you. Below are a few points that come up frequently in our own prayers, and we hope prove helpful for you. Please pray for:

Clergy and their families, as they face the challenges and joys that come with life and ministry.
The Trust and our staff, as we support more clergy households than ever before.
Church leaders, that they will champion the wellbeing of the clergy for whom they care.
Our Patron, His Majesty The King, as well as our Honorary Presidents, Honorary Vice Presidents and Trustees, who guide our work.

Kathryn's story

"When you're so busy thinking about a multitude of other things - to have just one problem taken off your plate can have a big impact on your wellbeing."

Joseph is dressed in white robes, and reading a prayer from behind a wooden lectern.

Joseph's prayer

Holy God, in your Son, our great High Priest, you fashion a people for your own and bind us together as one body, one church.
We thank you for all who respond to your call to serve the Church, praying especially for all bishops, priests, deacons, and ordinands in training. May they be strengthened and empowered to administer the gifts of grace and to proclaim the word of life after the example of Jesus Christ.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

The Revd Canon Joseph Adewale moved from Nigeria to the UK, with his wife and four children. When utility prices soared, Joseph spiralled into debt. Not knowing where to turn, grants from the Trust helped the family to get back on their feet. He was one of the intercessors at the Clergy Support Trust Festival Service in 2023.

Read Joseph's story

"I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

John 10:10

NOTES FOR EDITORS

Photo credits: Clergy Support Trust, Canva.

Clergy Support Trust is the largest and oldest charity focussed on the wellbeing of clergy and their families. In 2024, we supported almost 2,800 households, with more than £6m across over 6,700 grants. This is the highest annual number of people ever supported by the charity.

The Trust, originally founded in 1655, provides confidential help for Anglican clergy and their families across the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, and Diocese in Europe. The Trust are confidential, independent, inclusive, and impartial, and we support clergy from training through to retirement.