The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has sent a message of condolence to the Anglican Archbishop of Japan, the Most Revd Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu, expressing support and prayers for the Japanese people following the recent 8.9 earthquake and tsunami. Dr Williams wrote: ‘The news of the horrific earthquake in Japan has shocked us all. We await further and more detailed news with apprehension, but I want to say immediately that our hearts and our prayers go out to all who have been affected and that we as a church will do what we can to offer practical as well as spiritual support at this time of great suffering and great anxiety for so many.’ The development agencies of the British churches are responding with practical support. The Methodists have issued a prayer for the situation, which can be read at the link below.

Pray:for the people of Japan and especially for our brothers and sisters in the United Church of Christ in Japan. (Zec.10:8-9)

More:http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/14310