Please pray for all those who live in care homes across the Diocese and for their friends and family who visit. Pray also for those who work in care homes, that they may find God’s love and support in what is often a very challenging occupation.
Diocese of Yirol (South Sudan): Bishop David Akau with
Aluakluak Area Bishop: Isaac Aleth and Nyang Area Bishop: Paul Lual
Today is the shortest day of the year. As the days grow gradually longer, let us give thanks for both daytime and night-time and pray for those who find the darkest days of winter particularly difficult, may they know that Spring is just around the cor… Continue Reading
Pray for those for whom the holiday period is a time of working away from family, such as in hospitals, airports and airlines, the armed forces, shipping and the emergency services. Pray that all may know God’s presence whatever they do, and wherever they are.
Diocese of Yei (South Sudan): Bishop Hilary Adeba
Please pray for Kidderminster West Team reaching out to the community with “Follow the Star” – a wide variety of activities from Advent to Epiphany, based around the star which guided the Magi, finishing with “Starfest” on January 6th.
Archbishop of Myanmar: Stephen Than Myint Oo with
Assistant Bishop of Yangon (Myanmar): Bishop Samuel Htang Oak
Please pray for former Archdeacon of Worcester, Joy Tetley, as she celebrates 40 years of ordained ministry. Joy was ordained as a deaconess on 18 December 1977. Please pray for Joy, her husband Brian and all who will celebrate with her. Diocese o… Continue Reading
Redditch Town Centre Chaplaincy is an initiative with local churches and Faith at Work in Worcestershire Workplace Chaplaincy. Each year it runs a ‘pre-Christmas, stress busting drop-in’ for retail workers in the Kingfisher Centre.
This provides a quiet space away from the Christmas rush, upon which shops depend, but which is the busiest and most stressful time for those working in them. Run for three days in the week before Christmas, the drop-in is supported and encouraged by the Centre’s management. A space away from the bustle is made available – sometimes in a vacant shop unit – and refreshments provided. For those unable to get away, even for 10 minutes, the team of chaplains and volunteers deliver hot drinks and mince pies. In 2016 more than 500 shop workers had contact with the drop-in, with more than 250 drinks served.
Pray for this year’s drop-in, giving thanks for the many volunteers who help the regular chaplaincy team, that through this practical act of care and fellowship God’s love may be seen and experienced.
Pray for the team of nine chaplains in their regular visiting through the year as they seek to get alongside those working in the shops and businesses of the town, and for similar initiatives in other towns.
Pray for all who work in retail at this, their busiest time of the year. For those feeling exhausted and stressed; and those on temporary contracts not knowing whether their contract will be continued after the New Year.
Malvern Deanery – Rural Dean: David Nichol; Lay Chair: David Sparkes
Diocese of Wyoming (USA): Bishop John Smylie
Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham: Bishop Paul Williams with Bishop Tony Porter (Sherwood)
Diocese of Borg (Norway): Bishop Atle Sommerfeldt
Thanks be to God for the thriving community of retired clergy who are mutually supportive and are contributing much during a time of numerous vacancies.Diocese of Wusasa (Nigeria): Bishop Ali Lamido Continue Reading
We give thanks for 150 years of ministry through the current church of St. Mary at Madresfield. Prayers are asked for Guarlford & Madresfield during this time of Vacancy that the right person will be appointed to lead us forward. Reader: Ros Davies.&nb… Continue Reading
Pray for the appointment of a new Vicar for our Benefice, for our churchwardens and ALM Meg Allsopp. Readers: Rosemary Wells and Julia Davis. Diocese of Wondurba (South Sudan): Bishop Matthew Peter Continue Reading
After the recent elections, pray for those elected, and for the country’s response to a substantial share of the vote going to a far-right party. Pray the churches will contribute to creating a society that promotes mutual respect among all people. Help the country find healing and reconciliation after a divisive election.
Diocese of Windward Islands (West Indies): Bishop Calvert Friday
