We pray for all the communities affected;
For all those left injured, traumatised or afraid;
For the police and all at national and local level seeking to restore public order and bring perpetrators to justice;
For places of worship in the affected areas;
And all people of faith and goodwill seeking to promote peace and respect in the fact of violence and hatred.

Teach us, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
and lead us in the path of your commandments.

Keep our nation under your care;
and guide us in justice and truth.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.