Give thanks for good relationships between Baptist, Catholic and Anglican churches in
Upton. Pray for wisdom about joint services in the build up to Christmas. Diocese of Ho (Ghana): Bishop Matthias Mededues-Badohu Continue Reading
Please pray for the PCC as they undertake a development and re-ordering project.
Administrator: Wendy Thompson. Clergy: Chris Moss; Reader: Michael Harper Diocese of Highveld (South Africa): Bishop Charles Mthetheleli May Continue Reading
EKM run a telephone counselling service as part of its mission to share God’s comfort
and assurance with others, and to be close to them in the difficult moments of life.
Give thanks that for 25 years the Magdeburg telephone counselling service has been
offering help to people in difficult life situations. Pray for the chaplains, paid and
volunteer, as they offer counselling support.
Diocese of Hereford: Bishop Richard Frith with Bishop Alistair Magowan (Ludlow)
Please pray for a greater sense of commitment to worship, giving and outreach in
Longdon; for the next phase of the church development project and for the strengthening
of ministry to the CE Primary School in Castlemorton; and in Bushley, for the recen… Continue Reading
That we might be a community which celebrates God’s goodness and faithfulness in our lives and that we might celebrate life together by sharing in friendship, faith and fun. Ministry Team: Mark Badger, Owain Bell, Sheila Cook, Peter Fitzjohn; David Hassell, Ann Hadley, Libby James, Josh Kennedy, Paul Kemp, Clare Morgan, Ron Rust, Catherine Worton.
Diocese of Harare (Zimbabwe): Bishop Chad Gandiya
Diocese of Luapula (Zambia): Bishop Robert Mumbi
Next Saturday, six people will be admitted to the
offce of Reader in a service at the Cathedral. The
service will be conducted by Bishop John, who will
license the individuals to minister in the parishes
they have been called to serve.
Readers are trained and licensed lay ministers
in the Church of England authorised in particular
to exercise a ministry of preaching and teaching.
They undergo a two year training course before being admitted to the role, which ends
with the award of a Certifcate in Higher Education by the University of Durham. After
being licensed they carry out a wide range of tasks within their parishes and beyond,
especially helping others to reflect on their faith and how it relates to their daily lives.
The new Readers are:
• Fiona Carter who will serve in the benefices of
Bowbrook North, and Stoke Prior, Wychbold
and Upton Warren
• Roger King, who will serve in the benefice of
St Mary, Oldswinford in Stourbridge
• Alison Martin, who will serve in the benefices of Hanley
Castle, Hanley Swan and Welland, and Upton-on-Severn,
Ripple, Earls Croome w Hill Croome & Strensham
• Mary Phillips who will serve in the benefice of Holy Trinity, Amblecote
• Nick Stephens, who will serve in the benefice of St Nicholas, Warndon
• Vikki Day, who will be admitted and licensed as a Reader and who will continue
to serve as Stourport Deanery Mission Developer.
Please pray for all the candidates as they begin this new step on their journey of faith.
Upton Deanery – Rural Dean: Chris Moss; Lay Chair: Maria Toman
Anglican Church of South Sudan
Diocese of Salisbury: Bishop Nicholas Holtam with
Bishops Edward Condry (Ramsbury) & Karen Gorham (Sherborne)
Diocese of St Asaph (Wales): Bishop Gregory Cameron
Diocese of Ribe (Denmark): Bishop Elof Westergaard
Pray for wisdom about the future of our buildings, and new leadership to emerge from the
congregations. Clergy: Jane Fraser, Barry Unwin, Geoffrey Moore; Reader: Mary Weatherill Diocese of Haiti (Caribbean): Bishop Jean Duracin with Suffragan Bish… Continue Reading
Pray for Ripple parish searching for new churchwardens. For Upton and the Hook – our
schools and children’s work and our music outreach. Clergy: Barry Unwin, Geoffrey
Moore, Jane Fraser; Readers: Mary Weatherill, Olive Latham, Eleanor Grigson
Diocese of Gwagwalada (Nigeria): Bishop Moses Tabwaye
Please pray for our work in schools, Messy Church, and renewed vision for our buildings.
Pray that the Lord will send more workers to help us reach our community. Clergy: Barry
Unwin, Linda Bedford, Sue Adeney; Reader: Alison Martin Diocese of Guy… Continue Reading
Berega Hospital has been very grateful for the Lent Appeal, and is putting the money to
good use as an answer to their prayers for support. In the face of changes in government
policy, pray for their Director, Isaac Mgego, and all who work at the hospi… Continue Reading
