Pray for the community & projects of Berrow with Pendock. For Pendock CE Primary School,
Head: Sally Lyndon-Chance; Churchwarden: Elisabeth Rambridge; Administrator: Mel Roberts.
For our prayer groups, Bible Study and Messy Church. Clergy: Julie Jame… Continue Reading
Today is Remembrance Sunday, when
we remember all those who fought,
and fell, for our country and to protect
our freedom, not just in the First and
Second World Wars but in all conflicts
since. We remember the sacrifices that
they made so that we could live the
lives that we live today.
In today’s world we often see hatred rather than love for one another. There is hatred
in every terrorist bombing. There is hatred in every nuclear threat. As Christians, we
should be a light in this darkness, showing love to those around us and making known
the everlasting hope that is found in Jesus Christ. As Christians we can make changes
and actively pray for peace.
Pray for all suffering and conflict going on in the world right now, that those affected
may know God’s love and peace during these horrific times, particularly those who
have lost loved ones. Pray for a quick resolution to the many conflicts raging across the
globe, that peace may be swift and certain.
Upton Deanery – Rural Dean: Christopher Moss; Lay Chair: Maria Toman
Diocese of Ughelli (Nigeria): Bishop Cyril Odutemu
Diocese of Norwich: Bishop Graham James
with Bishops Alan Winton (Thetford), Jonathan Meyrick (Lynn)
Diocese of Luleå (Sweden): Bishop Hans Stiglund
Please pray for the Synod in encouraging support for its overseas mission links, and
for outreach to children and young people. Pray for the Deanery Clergy including Rural
Dean: Chris Moss. Lay Chair: Maria Toman; Deanery Secretary: Eileen Moss; Dean… Continue Reading
We ask God’s blessing on the retired clergy in Bromsgrove Deanery, giving thanks for
their vocation and ministry and asking that this might be a time of refreshment and
renewal. Give thanks for the continuing ministry many offer in our parishes.
Diocese of Twik East (Sudan): Bishop Ezekiel Diing
Pray for our relationship with Tardebigge First School, our forthcoming Remembrance
Day service, our monthly Cafe Church, and for effective outreach to younger children
and their families. Clergy: Richard Clark, Allison Davies Diocese of Tuam, K… Continue Reading
Every November, the EKM marks a “Friedensdekade – Ten Days for Peace”, reflecting
on peace and reconciliation with prayer, discussions, meetings and events. Pray for all
who work and long for peace and justice in the world.
Diocese of Peterborough: Bishop Donald Allister with Bishops John Holbrook (Brixworth),
Diocese of Truro: Bishop Tim Thornton with Bishop Christopher Goldsmith (St Germans)
Pray that we will grow as a prayerful community and use our time, skills and resources
for the Kingdom. For a growing connection with children and young people, including
Alvechurch Middle School, and for our church restoration project. For our churc… Continue Reading
At St Stephen’s Church in Redditch, we give thanks for new life within our congregation
and for the relationships developing after our involvement in the summer town centre
bandstand events. Pray for the Spirit to empower us and keep us moving forward.
For Churchwardens: Keith Abbotts, Bethan Craner; Clergy: Paul Lawlor, Richard Clark
Diocese of Trichy-Tanjore (South India): Bishop Gnanamuthu Paul Vasanthakumar
Tomorrow marks the start of Living Wage Week – a celebration of the movement of the
living wage in the UK. Unlike the minimum wage, which is compulsory for employers
across the UK, the living wage is voluntary implemented by employers to offer their
employees a better standard of living. It is voluntarily paid by thousands of employers
in the UK and applies to all workers over the age of 18 included contracted and
subcontracted staff.
Across the Diocese there are many employers who offer the living wage, including
the Diocesan Board of Finance and the Cathedral. The living wage is such an
encouragement and is often liberating, offering that extra bit of financial security and,
perhaps, the opportunity to be more generous in our giving.
On the Monday of Living Wage Week, the new Living Wage Rates are announced at a
ceremony. These rates apply to all Living Wage accredited employers.
In a 2017 independent study of more than 800 accredited real Living Wage businesses
Cardiff University found that:
• 93% of Living Wage Employers reported they had gained as a business after becoming
a real Living Wage employer
• 58% of employers saw an improvement in the motivation of staff following
accreditation (rising to 78% for organisations with more than 500 staff)
• 50% reported that the Living Wage had improved both recruitment and retention.
Please pray that all businesses might consider
paying their employees a living wage, and pray
for all those who are struggling to make ends
meet in very low paid jobs.
Bromsgrove Deanery – Rural Dean: Paul Lawlor;
Lay Chair: David Hargreaves
Diocese of Toungoo (Myanmar): Bishop Saw Wilme
Diocese of Winchester: Bishop Timothy Dakin
with Bishops David Williams (Basingstoke),
Jonathan Frost (Southampton)
Diocese of Agder & Telemark (Norway):
Bishop Stein Reinertsen
For St Philip, Webheath, please pray for our midweek outreach to children, and our
community outreach programme in the run-up to Christmas, especially as people move
into the first of the new housing developments planned for this district. Clergy: Ri… Continue Reading
