Deacon Kerry Scarlett, the Vice-President of the Methodist Conference 2023-24, has written a prayer to mark the day, and how we stand opposed to violence against women and girls.
Loving God
In Jesus, we see you recognise and affirm the value and dignity of women and girls challenging those who sought to diminish or harm our flourishing.
We pray for women and girls who have experienced gender based violence.
We give thanks for those in government, in our communities, in our own churches, who challenge the cultures and systems through which misogyny and violence thrive.
We ask forgiveness for the times when we have not listened, have not learned, have not stood in solidarity with women experiencing violence and discrimination.
Give us the courage and strength to listen, to learn, so that all may flourish, knowing we are precious in your sight
Amen
Toll Gavel United Church where faith, people and justice matter 