There are 100 Church of England schools in the Diocese, educating approximately
22,500 children and young people across Dudley and Worcestershire. All schools ensure
they offer a curriculum that is rich, broad, deep and engaging, whilst church schools … Continue Reading
Give thanks for Awards for All and Natural Networks funding to establish a Community
Conservation area around St Mary’s Kempsey. We rejoice in welcoming ordinand Giles
Joiner, his wife Steph and baby Simeon. Clergy: Mark Badger, David Hassell, Owain Be… Continue Reading
Pray that the Autumn term Alpha course points many to Christ, and for our benefice’s youth
and children’s activities to thrive as we start a new term. Clergy: Barry Unwin, Sue Adeney,
Grevile Cross; Readers: Eleanor Grigson, Olive Latham, Alison Martin… Continue Reading
Pray for clarity about the future of our church buildings, for the establishment of friends
groups, and for ongoing relationship building in the community. Clergy: Barry Unwin, Sue
Adeney; Readers: Eleanor Grigson, Olive Latham, Alison Martin, Mary Wea… Continue Reading
Please pray for all areas of formation and training across the diocese: for ongoing
formation of clergy; for pastoral support of those exploring a vocation to ministry; for the
development and training of lay ministers, and the basic formation of child… Continue Reading
Pray for all teachers, teaching assistants and all the support staff in schools as they
return for a new school year. Pray that they have been refreshed by the school holiday. Ontario (Canada): Bishop Michael Oulton Calcutta (N. India): Bisho… Continue Reading
Pray for all those children returning to school shortly and for those starting in nursery and
reception. Pray also for their parents and guardians as they ensure everything is ready
for the new school year. Ondo (Nigeria): Bishop Stephen Oni … Continue Reading
Annually, on the second Saturday in September, cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and
motorists descend on Britain’s roads and footpaths to take part in the sponsored Ride
& Stride event, fundraising for their local County Churches Trust. This annual … Continue Reading
Please pray for all those families who are struggling to make ends meet; particularly
during summer holidays for those children who would receive a free hot meal at school
and whose families can’t afford to do some activities other children may experie… Continue Reading
Pray for wisdom and vision as we make our churches more ft for purpose and as we seek
to minister to our school communities. Clergy: Barry Unwin, Linda Bedford, Sue Adeney;
Reader: Alison Martin Kilmore Elphin & Ardagh (Ireland): Bishop Ferran Gle… Continue Reading
