Pray for the Synod happening later this month. The Diocese is moving to a fully elected
Bishop’s Council, with proper lay representation, which marks a new stage in the life of
the diocese. Pray that it will help embed a new culture of transparency and… Continue Reading
Pray for our Alpha Course running each term to provide space for those exploring
questions of faith and meaning, and for our engagement with the university. Clergy:
Rich Johnson, Owen Gallacher, Andy Smith, Paul Swann Mbhashe (Southern Africa): Bi… Continue Reading
Give thanks for the energy already generated by the Calling Young Disciples project. Pray for the engagement with the community as the church articulates a vision for the next stage of its journey. Clergy: Andy Todd, Stephen Malkinson, David Morphy, Sh… Continue Reading
Today is Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, a day on which we recognise the
importance of those who have cared for and mothered us throughout our lives.
For many years, the Mothers’ Union have supported Mothering Sunday’s simple
message of lo… Continue Reading
Please pray for our Godly Play ministry at Riversides School and ‘Guardians of Ancora’
a new after-school club at St George’s School. Clergy: Jo Musson, Paula Honniball,
Jennie Hayward, Peter Davies, Sue Pollard, David New. Readers: Jean Smallwood, Jud… Continue Reading
Please pray for a new monthly Cafe Church in the Parish Hall and ‘20/20 Vision’, our
Church Re-ordering Project. Clergy: Jo Musson, Paula Honniball, Jennie Hayward, Peter
Davies, Sue Pollard, David New; Readers: Jean Smallwood, Judy Morris, John Butter… Continue Reading
Give thanks for the ministry of all within the deanery. Pray especially for new clergy, that
they will settle easily into their parish and find good support amongst colleagues. Rural
Dean: Diane Cooksey; Lay Chair: Mike Bunclark Mbaise (Niger… Continue Reading
Pray for members of the Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue and RNLI as they serve
and protect our communities. We give thanks for all that they do and ask for God’s
protection on them as they carry out their often very traumatic duties. Matana (Buru… Continue Reading
Almighty God, stretch forth your mighty arm to strengthen and protect the armed
forces. Give them courage as they face danger and help them to truly serve the cause
of justice and peace.Matlosane (Southern Africa): Bishop Stephen Diseko Waiapu (Ne… Continue Reading
Today is the Feast of the Annunciation, or Lady Day, which is the traditional day for
agreeing agricultural rents. Pray for all tenants, in town and country, for landlords and
fairness in all dealings between the two. Mauritius (Indian Ocean): Bis… Continue Reading
