Rejoice in hope,
be patient in tribulation,
be constant in prayer.
An Anglican resource supporting those involved in the criminal justice system through prayer, community, and The Daily Office.
Find Your Path
Whatever your connection to the prison system, we're here to walk alongside you with prayer, resources, and community support.
For Chaplains
Resources, training materials, and community support to strengthen your ministry within the prison system.
For Prisoners
Daily spiritual guidance, prayer resources, and hope for your journey. You are not forgotten.
For Families
Connection and comfort while apart. Find support, prayer resources, and community understanding.
For Victims
Resources for healing, reconciliation, and finding peace. Your journey matters.
For Staff
Spiritual support for those who serve. Daily prayer resources for your own journey of faith.
For Judiciary
Wisdom, reflection, and prayer for those called to administer justice with mercy.
What We Do
Three core activities to enable daily prayer for those connected with the UK criminal justice system.
Daily Office Resources
Free, downloadable resources for Morning and Evening Prayer, designed specifically for accessibility—formatted for black-and-white A4 printing.
- Based on the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lectionary
- One-year cycle starting 1st January
- Free to download and print
Bible Funding
The daily offices require Scripture readings from across the Bible—Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalms. Many prisons receive New Testaments, but full Bibles are harder to come by.
We fund the provision of complete Bibles to prison chaplaincies, enabling prisoners to fully participate in the daily offices.
Monthly Prayer Packs
We provide monthly resource packs to support the practice and understanding of daily prayer—reflections, activities, and materials designed to deepen engagement with the rhythm of the offices.
These supplementary materials help both newcomers and those experienced in prayer grow in their spiritual journey.
The Daily Office
An ancient rhythm of prayer for modern times. Join Christians around the world in this tradition of structured daily prayer from the Anglican tradition.
Morning Prayer
6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Begin the day with psalms, scripture, and prayers. A foundation of hope as a new day dawns.
Midday Prayer
12:00 PM
A brief pause in the middle of the day to refocus on God's presence and renew your spirit.
Evening Prayer
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Close the day with reflection, thanksgiving, and prayers for peace through the night.
Night Prayer
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Compline: a peaceful conclusion to the day, commending yourself to God's care as you prepare for rest.
Why the 1662 Prayer Book?
We use the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lectionary for practical reasons—not liturgical preference, but accessibility and sustainability:
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| One-year cycle | Simpler to produce and follow |
| Starts 1st January | Aligns with the calendar year |
| Public domain | No licensing costs or restrictions |
| Unchanging | Resources can be reused year after year |
| Historic | Connects people to centuries of Christian prayer |
Accessibility First
Everything we do is shaped by one principle: accessibility. Our resources are designed for the realities of prison life—where colour printers are a luxury and budgets are tight.
Free
No cost to access any resource, ever
Simple
Designed for black-and-white A4 printers
Universal
Same materials work for everyone
Sustainable
Low overhead, maximum impact
About PrayForAPrisoner
PrayForAPrisoner is an Anglican initiative dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and spiritual support to all those touched by the criminal justice system.
We believe that every person—whether serving time, supporting a loved one inside, or healing from harm caused—deserves access to prayer, community, and the transformative love of God.
Through The Daily Office and our curated resources, we aim to bridge the gap between prison walls and parish pews, fostering a community united in prayer and compassion.
"The same resources work for everyone. A prisoner in HMP Wandsworth and their mother in Manchester can pray the same words, at the same time, together."
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