Give thanks for the life of the four diocesan run schools, and pray for Director of Education Ricardo Vergara as he works with the clergy and staff to develop them. Pray for all the pupils who attend, for the meeting of their social and educational nee… Continue Reading
Pray for the faithful congregations and the wider communities in the villages of Alfrick, Lulsley, Suckley, Leigh & Bransford; that they may see the face of God in their local parish church. Clergy: Anne Potter, David Sherwin, Jennifer Whittaker, Ruth … Continue Reading
Please pray for the deanery as we accommodate ongoing change and new patterns of ministry across both rural and urban areas. For all our clergy and laity working together to become Kingdom People. For our families and friends. Rural Dean: David Sherwin… Continue Reading
Organised by Housing Justice, Homeless Sunday is a chance for Churches and Christian groups from across the country join together to pray, reflect and plan practical action on homelessness but also for a united Christian voice to offer solidarity and be a prophetic voice for change.
Homelessness in England is rapidly rising. Being homeless carries significant personal risk; on average, homeless people die at 47, far below the UK life expectancy of 81 years. A homeless rough sleeper is 35 times more likely to attempt suicide than a someone who has never faced homelessness, 13 times more likely to be a victim of violent crime and 47 times more likely to be a victim of theft.
Impossible to measure, there are also some indictors to the scale of hidden homelessness – estimates suggest nearly one in four households have a resident residing in a household against their preference due to lack of other options. 150,000 young people approached their local authority due to housing crisis in the last year. Of these, 26,000 were registered homelessness, yet 50,000 were turned away unsupported.
Housing Justice Church and Community Night Shelters offer food and shelter to those who would otherwise be sleeping rough, rotating responsibility between churches one night at a time. In the past year, as the network continues to grow, the number of guests hosted has increased by 1,100 across the winter season.
Please pray for all those who are homeless and for those who work to support them.
Find out more about Homeless Sunday at
www.housingjustice.org.uk/Event/homeless-sunday-2…
Martley and Worcester West Deanery – Rural Dean: David Sherwin; Lay Chair: John Chidlow
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. Remember those who have survived genocide in the Holocaust, in Cambodia, in Bosnia, in Rwanda and in the ongoing situation in Darfur. Pray that we may listen to their testimony. Pray for all those who resist racism and the demonization of other human beings in today’s world, and resolve afresh to stand against evil.
Please pray for the Parsonages’ Team who oversee all that is done to provide and maintain, as well as making policies for the future, in respect of the provision of housing for the clergy; for the Parsonages Committee, particularly Chairman Robert Pearce. For the work of Mark, Ruth and Sharon in the diocesan office and the contractors and consultants who work for the parsonages’ office.
Pray for all members of the Children’s & Youth Councils and for those from across the Diocese thinking about joining. For Diocesan Youth Officer, Simon Hill & Children’s Officer, Emma Pettifer. Pray for parishes and deaneries exploring how they can listen to the voices of children & young people in their communities.
Pray for all facing debt following Christmas and the holiday period, and now receiving demands for payment – be it through credit cards, or loan companies. Pray for local projects, and their staff and volunteers, supporting those in debt.
Please pray for the prisoners and staff at HMP Hewell. For prison staff in their stressful and difficult jobs dealing with complicated men. For the Senior Management Team, for wisdom and insight in managing a complex prison. Managing Chaplain: Margie S… Continue Reading
For Brother Nicholas, the Guardian, and all the brothers of the Society of Saint Francis at Glasshampton Monastery, in their ministry of prayer and hospitality. Continue Reading
