75th Anniversaries – NHS and the World Council of Churches

It seems like a year of 75th anniversaries in 2023. It’s the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We have just celebrated the Windrush generation, the National Health Service is 75 too. One anniversary which may have slipped the radar is the 75th birthday of the World Council of Churches.

Churches Together in England

This article from Rev Dr Ben Aldous, Principal Officer for Mission and Evangelism for Churches Together in England reflects on the influence of the World Council of Churches.

Churches also engaged in and led prayers for the NHS.

Methodist Church

United Reformed Church

The Revd Fran Kissack, a United Reformed Church minister and NHS hospital chaplain of more than 20 years, reflects on the NHS’ 75th anniversary, celebrated on 5 July in this article HERE.

Church of England

Prayers for the anniversary of the NHS

For the NHS

God of healing and compassion,
we thank you for the establishment of the National Health Service,
and for the dedication of all who work in it:
give skill, sympathy and resilience
to all who care for the sick,
and your wisdom to those engaged in medical research.
Strengthen all in their vocation through your Spirit,
that through their work many will be restored to health and strength;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Everlasting God,
at this time we lift to you
those from all nations and backgrounds
who work on the front line in healthcare.
Give them skill and wisdom in their work.
Be their strength and their shield
as they give of themselves in the care of others.
Amen.

Special Service at Westminster Abbey

A special service happened at Westminster Abbey

Special service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate NHS’ 75th birthday (christiantoday.com)