Up and down the UK, churches and Christian Aid Groups have been putting paint, pencils and paper where their prayers are as we stand up for debt and climate justice.
Taking time to reflect on poverty driven by the debt and climate crises, they’ve been sharing their hopes, prayers and messages for a restored world.
These precious prayers and artworks are being gathered together for the Restore Pot – a beautiful piece of art made from the contributions of Christians around the UK. This piece of craftivism will be presented to UK decision makers in a call for debt and climate justice.
Take a look at what’s been happening so far and how you, your church and community can get involved.
Hopes and prayers for a restored world
Four stories of church groups creatively combining prayer and action across the UK
Bury, Greater Manchester
Children and adults had fun getting creative at Bury Ecofest sharing their hopes and prayers.
“One highlight for me was hearing how children felt empowered to share their own voices and priorities” Zoe Abernethy
All ages can be part of speaking up for justice!
Image credits and information
Bloxham, Oxfordshire
In Bloxham, a group reflected on the extreme storms that had hit Florida that week, and the global impacts of the climate crisis on those living in poverty.
Taking inspiration from the restoration we find in the Easter story, this beautiful lino print was crafted and printed on the newspaper story about the storm.
Image credits and information
Faifley and Duntocher, Dunbartonshire
Faifley and Duntocher Church of Scotland's guild members shared their prayers and hopes for a restored world. One contribution read:
"I would like to see a world where the rich did not grow richer at the expense of the poorest. I pray that real change can happen for a fair, more equal world"
Image credits and information
Wrexham, Wales
In Wales, we launched The Restore Campaign at the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham.
Festival goers signed petitions to their MPs and Members of the Senedd, and young people crafted hope-filled messages, creating a vision of a world where nature can thrive, where communities flourish and where peace is restored.
Image credits and information
Image credits and information
A powerful message
The Restore Pot action was launched at Greenbelt in 2025.
Festival goers began the work of bringing together a powerful message of solidarity for all who are impacted by the climate and debt crises.
Stand with Kenya
As we approach Christian Aid Week, we’re putting a spotlight on the debt crisis in Kenya trapping millions in poverty.
Download our creative action guide and invite your church to stand with Kenya and get creative.
Share your prayers, hopes and messages for Kenyan communities.
Image credits and information
