Evening Prayer Thursday May 27th 2021
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Evening Prayer Thursday May 27th 2021

Michael prays that our Lord will look upon the humble and lowly – renewing our strength and determination to complete God’s purpose for us. When we feel we have run out of faith and energy Michael asks that God restore us and help us go on… He prays for the unloved, friendless, oppressed, ill, dying...

Morning Prayer Thursday May 27th 2021
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Morning Prayer Thursday May 27th 2021

Barbara’s Morning Prayer – she considers us all in times of need and trouble, as she reads Psalm 143. She asks that we hear of God’s; “loving-kindness in the morning, for in you I put my trust; show me the way I should walk in, for I lift up my soul to you.” Barbara prays for...

Evening Prayer Wednesday May 26th 2021
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Evening Prayer Wednesday May 26th 2021

Michael gives thanks for the moon and the stars to govern the night – for all that our God of Heaven gives us – especially the power of enduring mercy. Michael considers our Lord, our sole hope, and prays for help to believe and never to cease seeking God. This Evening Prayer is full of...

Morning Prayer Wednesday May 26th 2021
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Morning Prayer Wednesday May 26th 2021

Morning Prayer with Barbara who greets the day with a reading from Psalm 119; “Great is your compassion, O Lord; give me life, according to your judgements.” Barbara prays that we will focus on the Spirit of God today, to re-discover how refreshing, calming and at peace it feels to be in God’s presence. Barbara reminds...

Evening Prayer Tuesday May 25th 2021
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Evening Prayer Tuesday May 25th 2021

Evening Prayer starts with Michael reading Psalm 136; “Remember us, O God, and shape our history, form our inward eyes to see the shadow of the life-giving cross in the turbulence of our time.” Michael asks for God to help us believe and never cease in seeking God and recalls a prayer by Desmond Tutu;...

Morning Prayer Tuesday May 25th 2021
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Morning Prayer Tuesday May 25th 2021

Barbara reads the whole of Psalm 132 which recalls promises made to David. Barbara thanks God for Pentecost; “on this day you taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending them the light of your Holy Spirit”, and asks “Christ, our Morning Star, shining with the glory of the rainbow, to wake us and...

Evening Prayer Monday May 24th 2021
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Evening Prayer Monday May 24th 2021

Michael G reads Psalm 127 which considers the value of sleeping well and the gift of having children. Michael marks John and Charles Wesley’s anniversary by reciting their Covenant prayer; “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine.” Michael prays for us this Evening Prayer, asking God to; “Watch, O Lord,...

Evening Prayer Saturday May 22nd 2021
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Evening Prayer Saturday May 22nd 2021

Rob’s final prayers this week – as we consider five individuals we are praying for as part of ‘Thy Kingdom Come’, and the uniqueness of all whom we pray for. Human beings can turn diversity into a source of alienation, injustice, oppression, and wounding – Rob prays God will help us recognise and celebrate peoples’...

PENTECOST: Worship this Sunday at 10am
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PENTECOST: Worship this Sunday at 10am

This Sunday we celebrate Pentecost, which is fifty days since Easter Day and brings the Easter season to an end. We recall how God’s Holy Spirit was given to the disciples after Jesus’ ascension, empowering them to begin the work of making disciples of all nations. We will be worshipping in our church buildings and...