Pray for all the many different types of family which exist throughout our Diocese. Where
family relations are complicated or difficult, please let God’s presence be felt.
Diocese of Ekiti (Nigeria): Bishop Christopher Omotunde
Diocese of Ekiti Kwara (Nigeria): Bishop Andrew Ajayi
32% of people who are employed work in micro-businesses with fewer than
10 employees. Many work alone and isolation can be a real issue. Pray for small
businesses in your community, for all working alone or without support. Diocese of El-Obeid (Su… Continue Reading
Pray for the retired clergy living in Stourbridge Deanery, giving thanks for their ministry
over the years and for the help some are able to offer to local parishes. Pray for God’s
blessing on any facing new challenges and changing circumstances.
Diocese of Ekiti West (Nigeria): Bishop Samuel Oke
Pray for all pupils and staff in schools across the Diocese who are breaking up for the
summer holidays. Pray that it may be a restful time for them. Diocese of Eldoret (Kenya): Bishop Christopher Ruto Continue Reading
Tiny Tunes runs at St Martin’s Church, London Road, Worcester on the fourth Monday
of each month. The partnership with the Elgar School of Music brings classical music
to babies and toddlers along with their carers.
Janine Parsons is Head of School at the Elgar School of Music and helped to set up
the initiative with St Martin’s. She said: “We had seen the idea elsewhere and thought
it would be a great thing to offer in Worcester. Listening to music develops imagination
and creativity and is great for the emotional development of young children. It’s also
really hard to get out to concerts when you’re a parent so the idea was to provide
something for the mums, dads and grandparents too!”
“For St Martin’s, it’s all about welcoming people into the church,” said Shirley Scott,
Concerts Administrator at the church. “We’ve got a great church for music here with
excellent acoustics and facilities, and this fts well with our other concerts and our
mission to the community. It enables a different group of people to come into church
and feel comfortable and it’s great to be able to help nurture young children.”
Kate Stephenson-Pugh brings her two year old and baby to Tiny Tunes. She said: “It’s
great that there are different types of music. My son is quite cautious, but each time
we come, he’s paid attention to the music and has started to have a dance. It’s a really
good experience for the children and I enjoy it too!”
Pray for all involved in Tiny Tunes at St Martin’s Church and that all that attend will feel
warmly welcomed into the church.
Stourbridge Deanery – Rural Dean: Andrew Sillis; Lay Chair: John Nicholson
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Diocese of Skara (Sweden): Bishop Åke Bonnier
Diocese of Leeds: Bishop Nick Baines with Bishops Tony Robinson (Wakefield), Toby Howarth
(Bradford),
Bishop Jonathan Gibbs (Huddersfield), Paul Slater (Leeds), Helen-Ann Hartley (Ripon)
Pray for the Ministry and Discipleship Team at the Diocesan Office, led by Director
Jonathan Kimber and supported by Team Secretary Emma Woollaston. Give thanks for all
they do to support and encourage ministry and discipleship in parishes across the D… Continue Reading
As a town centre church, we want to provide spiritual experiences for all ‘sorts and
conditions’. We’ve recently begun a cafe-style Sunday congregation. Pray we grow
confidence in the worship material before we properly launch the congregation later in
the year. Please pray for signs of grace and growth. Clergy: Andrew Sillis, Adam Hadley;
Readers: Hil Savage, Jim Grainger
Diocese of Ekiti Oke (Nigeria): Bishop Isaac Olubowale
Pray that we might grow in fellowship and in our ministry to those we serve. For our
ALM Pat Overfield and Reader in training Mary Phillips. Clergy: Alan Williams; Readers:
Eirlyn Jenkins Diocese of El Camino Real (USA): Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves Continue Reading
During the summer holidays, volunteers and chaplains in many parishes and church
districts are offering a retreat or recreational activities for children and young people.
Please pray for this work and for all those who are engaged in this ministry. Ask God’s
blessing on their commitment to children and young people in our Church.
Diocese of Eha – Amufu (Nigeria): Bishop Daniel Olinya
Please pray for our local school Hob Green Primary and its head Stuart Brown, for the
Tenants and Residents Association, and for plans for developing our church building.
Clergy: Sarah Northall; Reader: Kath Davis Diocese of Egypt: Bishop Mouneer … Continue Reading
