Over 250 people have already pledged to join a circle of prayer around the Occupy camp near St Paul’s Cathedral if it faces forced removal by bailiffs or police.
A court in London ruled last week that the camp could be evicted on or after 27 January.
The ring of prayer, which came about following discussions on Twitter, is organised by Christianity Uncut, an informal network of Christians campaigning against the UK government’s cuts agenda. The idea has been welcomed by the Christian thinktank Ekklesia.
Organisers set up an online pledge, hoping to gain at least 100 signatures. The numbers shot up after the court ruled in favour of eviction, and have already passed 250.
Christianity Uncut say they are delighted with the numbers, and with the enthusiastic response that the idea has generated. They emphasise that they wish to be guided by the decisions of the occupiers and to visit the camp as their guests.
Chris Wood of Christianity Uncut described the ring of prayer as “an act of of nonviolent witness and a display of love and reconciliation”.
The online pledge for people wishing to join the ring of prayer can be found at http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/ring-of-prayer-at-eviction-of-ocupy-….