In a Statement released on 9 March 2026, Christian church organisations and agencies joined together in expressing their deep concern regarding the humanitarian and social impacts of the widening conflict in the Middle East, and the threat it poses to the peace and security of the region and the world.
“We pray for the people of the Middle East who have suffered too much violence for too long, and too often as the result of interventions by external actors. We invite all churches and Christians of the world, and all people of faith and good will, to join in praying for peace in the Middle East, and everywhere in our world where there is conflict and strife.”
Let us pray:
God, bring an end to violence and injustice.
Inspire leaders to work towards the well-being of all people.
May your love and compassion prevail, uniting nations in a common pursuit of peace.
Let your kingdom of peace reign on Earth as in heaven.
Organisations signing the statement included, The World Council of Churches, Middle East Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Communion of Reformed Churches, World Methodist Council, Mennonite World Conference, Christian Conference of Asia, and ACT Alliance.