Pray

Here are some prayers written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christians that could be used any time of the year in your services, small groups, schools, or individual prayer times. If using or sharing these prayers and blessings please ensure to acknowledge the writer. 

Prayers Written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christians

Prayer for the Voice by Safina Stewart 

Prayer for National Reconciliation Week 2023 by Josh Lane

Prayer for the Stolen Generations by Bianca Manning

Prayer for Healing County by Aunty Dr Doseena Fergie

The Redfern Prayer by Uncle Ray Minniecon

A Prayer from Congress by Pastor Mark Kickett of National UAICC

Reconciliation Prayer by Wontulp Bi-Buya Indigenous Theology Working Group

National Reconciliation Prayer by Aunty Betty Pike

Blessing by Uncle Vince Ross

Aboriginal #ChangeTheHeart Prayer by Bianca Manning 

Prayer for the Healing Journey by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission 2002

Prayer of the Aboriginal People composed for the meeting between Pope John Paul II and the Aboriginal peoples.

Aboriginal Blessing by Brooke Prentis

An Aboriginal Prayer For Truth and Hope by Brooke Prentis

Prayers Written by Non-Indigenous Christians

Prayer for Voice and Justice by Meredith Walker-Harding

We Continue to Gather and Pray by Lea Maslen from the 2020 #ChangeTheHeart Service

When we love our Aboriginal neighbour as ourself by Penny Kleemann

Prayer for January 26th by Rev Katherine Rainger

Closing the Gap prayer by Dr Maleika Selwyn