al collect-style prayers and biddings covering the life of the Church and the life of the world. Contemporary in focus and language, the prayers are written in a concise style that makes them ideal for public worship but will also appeal to those who wish to pray privately but struggle to find the words. Prayer topics include: - The Church Year and Festivals - The Global and Local Church - The Environment and Social Justice - Politics and the Leaders of the Nations - Life Stages - Spheres of Work, Arts and Education - Suffering and Tragedy Helpful guidance on leading public prayer and writing your own collects is also included.