Pray for all who work and study at the University of Worcester. For Vice Chancellor
David Green and for all who are part of the chaplaincy team there. Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway (Scotland): Bishop Gregor Duncan Continue Reading
Pray for all those who serve their parishes as Authorised Lay Ministers, whether as
evangelists, worship leaders, children’s workers, administrators or others. Pray also for
those who will start ALM training in September.
Diocese of Gitega (Burundi): Bishop John Nduwayo with
Coadjutor Bishop Aimé Joseph Kimararungu
Pray for justice and freedom for all still caught up in the modern slave trade through
trafficking and bonded labour, in this country and around the world. Pray for the
continued development and impact within the diocese of the Church of England’s
Clewer Initiative to support victims of modern slavery.
Diocese of Gippsland (Australia): Vacant
Diocese of Grafton (Australia): Bishop Sarah Macneil
Please pray for all those families who are struggling to make ends meet. Particularly
during the summer holidays for those children who would usually receive a free hot lunch
at school and whose families can’t afford to do the many activities that other children
will experience over the summer.
Diocese of Georgia (USA): Bishop Scott Benhase
We give thanks for the variety of ministry within the Church of God, particularly for the
service offered by retired clergy in the Evesham Deanery. We rejoice as they extend our
understanding of the richness and diversity of service in Christ’s name, stretching over
the boundaries of generations.
Diocese of George (South Africa): Bishop Brian Marajh
Pray for all the different denominations working together in Evesham to best serve
their community. Diocese of Gboko (Nigeria): Bishop Emmanuel Nyitsse Continue Reading
Earlier this year, the Retreat Café at St
Francis’s Church in Dudley was shortlisted
for the Mayor of Dudley’s ‘Pride of Dudley’
award. They were one of three finalists from
over a hundred nominations for the award
which is chosen by the local community.
The Café opened six years ago when
St Francis was asked to take over responsibility for the building attached to the
church which was originally built for community use. It is run voluntarily by the two
churchwardens, Lorraine Robbins and John Barrett, who serve between 40 and 60
people each day between 9am and 3.30pm.
John said: “We can’t believe how successful it’s become! We welcome everyone and
anyone and they can get a full cooked meal for less than £3. The all-day breakfast is
particularly popular. We were shocked and thrilled to be nominated for the Mayor’s
award. Both Lorraine and I run the café because we enjoy it and it helps the church, so
to be recognised in this way is an added bonus!”
All the food provided at the café is cooked to order and the café also caters for
functions, including a meal club once a month where there serve around 35 people at
a special rate. The café also offers work experience to four young people with learning
difficulties who work regular shifts each day.
“Most people find us through word of mouth,” continued John. “The feedback we
receive is that people feel welcomed and unpressurised and we get lots of return
custom. It’s become a real hub for the local community.”
Please pray for all who are involved in The Retreat Café and for all those who find
refreshment there.
Evesham Deanery – Rural Dean: Richard Thorniley; Lay Chair: Liz Booth
The Church of South India (United): Archibishop Thomas Kanjirappally Oomme
Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh (Ireland): Bishop Samuel Ferran
Diocese of Aarhus (Denmark): Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen
Pray for all patients, relatives and staff at Evesham Community Hospital. Matron Shirley
Hodgetts, Lead Chaplain Andy Green, Volunteer Chaplain Diane Hayward -Wright and all
other volunteers who provide such valuable support throughout the year. D… Continue Reading
Pray for all Fresh Expressions of Church in Evesham (Fairfeld Church, SoulFood,
PubChat) and the many lay leaders who help to facilitate them. Pray that the new
Dance Group for Young People, Espiritu, will be engaging and enriching for all involved.
Mi… Continue Reading
Pray for all the different individuals working in the diocesan offices to help and serve
the parishes. Diocese of Gahini (Rwanda): Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo Continue Reading
