At St Peter, Lapal, we are grateful for legacies that will improve the building. For an increased interest in bible study and for our wardens. Give thanks for the continuing and growth of Faith and Fun for families. For Lapal Community Choir and Liz Littler their leader.
As we approach St Luke’s day on 18 October, pray for all who work in the health sector in your community, remembering the many support staff such as technicians, pharmacy and laboratory staff, administrators, receptionists and cleaners. Pray for GP surgeries in your parish.
We're hiring! We seek a qualified Children, Youth, and Family Worker with Christian ministry experience to develop our ministry in Hagley and Clent. Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/children-youth-and-family-worker-hagley-and-clent
At St Kenelm, we give thanks for the Well development and tidy up by Hasbury Scouts and support from Romsley and Hunnington Gardening Group. For continued work with St Kenelm’s CE Primary School, our Cafe and Coffee and Cake events in the Hall. Clergy: Chris Henson, Rachel Homer; Reader: Paul Hall.
A fab week for our curates! 🙌 From a brilliant session on family faith formation with Fuzz Dix from @stmellitus to a Michaelmas dinner marking the new year - our young ministers are being equipped for mission in diverse and dynamic contexts. 🌍🔥
At St Peter’s Church in Cradley, give thanks with us for recent baptisms and new community connections. Pray for continued joy in sharing the gospel and bringing new people to faith, and for new Babyloss Coffee Mornings. Clergy: Victoria Barlow; Readers: Charles Morgan, Karen Chaplin.
Prisons’ Sunday marks the start of the annual week of prayer to raise awareness of issues faced by those affected by the criminal justice system. Please pray for all those in and affected by the CJS, and for the work of CJAG and all those working for a more compassionate & humane approach to crime.
Lord, help us to see the opportunities for coming alongside others and sharing the good news of Jesus. We pray for those just starting on their journey of faith, that they will continue to grow and develop as your disciples.
In this video the Revd. Jacqueline Shalloe reminds us of the strength and legacy of Black communities and the power of standing together. Let’s celebrate contributions, honour courage, and build bridges across difference.
At St Margaret’s, Hasbury, pray for our new StoryTime Worshipping Community for preschoolers and for growth in work with families and school. After recent break-ins that we may continue to take risks for the gospel, welcoming all with open doors. Clergy: Victoria Barlow, Reader: Susan Cresswell.
We had a great session this morning exploring filmmaking and editing techniques! We’re hoping to run more in the future, so if you’ve got an upcoming event that could benefit from video promotion, keep an eye out for upcoming training opportunities.
At Halesowen, pray for the opening up of space and improved facilities for all who use our building. As our new Children and Families’ Worker starts soon, may God bless all children & families we’re yet to meet and travel on their journey with Christ.
Please pray for the Protestant Church of Central Germany. Let us pray for the men’s ministry in the EKM, which is on special emphasis in the church’s monthly donations. We pray for encouraging men in church and society to emphasise their special gifts.
Pray for all churches who are engaging with the Eco Church programme, which is equipping churches to care for God’s creation through their worship, buildings, land, community engagement, and individual lifestyles.
At the start of Fairtrade Fortnight, let us pray for farmers and producers, give thanks for the dignity Fairtrade offers, and commit to ethical choices that honour the image of God in every person. May we help fairness spread throughout the world.
On 10 October, people around the world will observe World Homeless Day.
Dear Lord, on this World Homeless Day, we lift up those without shelter. Grant them comfort, hope, and the resources they need. Inspire us to act with compassion and work towards a world where everyone has a safe home.
Pray that our worship will always be the best that it can be, reaching out to those of different generations. Give thanks for those parishes who are working together to resource each other; growing and developing their worship as a result.
Give thanks to the life and ministry of St Andrew’s, The Straits and all who serve so diligently, especially as we connect to children and families through Little Angels. Please pray as we continue to seek to live out our vision of ‘worshipping God, welcoming all and serving our community’.
We give thanks to the life and ministry of St Peter’s, Upper Gornal and all who serve so diligently. Please pray as we continue to seek to live out our vision of ‘worshipping God, welcoming all and serving our community’. For our ALM. Clergy: Diane Cooksey
We give thanks for the ministry of +Godfrey and for his strategic planning as he prepares the Diocese of Morogoro for the future. In particular, we give thanks for all those who are working on the project to develop a conference, teaching and residential centre close to Morogoro Cathedral.
At All Saints, Sedgley, we give thanks for all those who support work with children and families through Noah’s Ark and for our growing family worship. We pray for the Renewal and for continued opportunities to engage with and serve our community. Clergy: Diane Cooksey; Reader: Jan Humphries.
