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1st March 2026
Third Practice
The final mantra in this short series is one you can create for yourself.
Perhaps there’s a word in scripture that means a lot to you, or a line from a poem. Or there may be a word or phrase that you’ve encountered in your Bible reading today. Or you could be really adventurous and use a mantra with no words at all! In this case you use the gentle rhythm of your own breathing to quieten the mind. If you think about it, a spoken word is only breath provided
with a vibration anyway, one which we attach meaning to.
Either way, create a mantra that helps you gather and quieten the meanderings (or storminess!) of your mind - those mostly useless and repetitive thoughts - laying them down before God.
Mantra is a wonderful tool to bring clarity and peace, realising the presence of God who has never left us but who we lose sight of in the fog and noise of everyday life.
Here is a mantra I created for my own prayer life - I share it with you today in the hope it might inspire you to create your own.
Love is, just this.
The final mantra in this short series is one you can create for yourself.
Perhaps there’s a word in scripture that means a lot to you, or a line from a poem. Or there may be a word or phrase that you’ve encountered in your Bible reading today. Or you could be really adventurous and use a mantra with no words at all! In this case you use the gentle rhythm of your own breathing to quieten the mind. If you think about it, a spoken word is only breath provided
with a vibration anyway, one which we attach meaning to.
Either way, create a mantra that helps you gather and quieten the meanderings (or storminess!) of your mind - those mostly useless and repetitive thoughts - laying them down before God.
Mantra is a wonderful tool to bring clarity and peace, realising the presence of God who has never left us but who we lose sight of in the fog and noise of everyday life.
Here is a mantra I created for my own prayer life - I share it with you today in the hope it might inspire you to create your own.
Love is, just this.
2nd March 2026
Five Alive Parish w Bishampton & Throckmorton
Give thanks for our village’s schools and uniformed organisations for young people. Please pray for them, and for new volunteers to continue Open the Book. Please pray as we discern how to be church in this day, use our resources wisely, and imaginatively seek new resources and for all who serve our churches and villages in their varied ministries. Clergy: Sarah Dangerfield, Emma Goldby. reader: Delia Harding
Give thanks for our village’s schools and uniformed organisations for young people. Please pray for them, and for new volunteers to continue Open the Book. Please pray as we discern how to be church in this day, use our resources wisely, and imaginatively seek new resources and for all who serve our churches and villages in their varied ministries. Clergy: Sarah Dangerfield, Emma Goldby. reader: Delia Harding
3rd March 2026
World Hearing Day
Thank you Lord, for the gift of hearing. Please help those who find it hard to hear and bless doctors, families, and others who help them. Teach us to listen with love and care. May everyone feel heard and included and help us make the world kinder and more understanding to those with hearing difficulties.
Thank you Lord, for the gift of hearing. Please help those who find it hard to hear and bless doctors, families, and others who help them. Teach us to listen with love and care. May everyone feel heard and included and help us make the world kinder and more understanding to those with hearing difficulties.
4th March 2026
Diocese of Peru
With ongoing concerns about finances and most clergy working secular jobs in addition to their ministerial roles, pray for those charged with putting the Diocese on a sustainable financial footing. Pray too for those working with congregations on
stewardship, and those ensuring transparent and wise spending.
With ongoing concerns about finances and most clergy working secular jobs in addition to their ministerial roles, pray for those charged with putting the Diocese on a sustainable financial footing. Pray too for those working with congregations on
stewardship, and those ensuring transparent and wise spending.
5th March 2026
Five Alive Parish w Bishampton & Throckmorton
Give thanks for all who care for our church buildings and churchyards; for regular giving and those who fundraise. Pray for mission through community engagement, for new opportunities for worship, prayer and deepening discipleship and for all who serve our churches and villages. Clergy: Sarah Dangerfield, Emma Goldby. Reader: Delia Harding
Give thanks for all who care for our church buildings and churchyards; for regular giving and those who fundraise. Pray for mission through community engagement, for new opportunities for worship, prayer and deepening discipleship and for all who serve our churches and villages. Clergy: Sarah Dangerfield, Emma Goldby. Reader: Delia Harding
6th March 2026
Diocesan Safeguarding team
We give thanks for the Diocesan Safeguarding team and all they do to help ensure our churches are as safe as they can be, supporting clergy, Parish Safeguarding Officers and others across the Diocese. Hilary Higton, Delia Stokes, Claire Arden,
Casey Gallagher, Liz Toone
We give thanks for the Diocesan Safeguarding team and all they do to help ensure our churches are as safe as they can be, supporting clergy, Parish Safeguarding Officers and others across the Diocese. Hilary Higton, Delia Stokes, Claire Arden,
Casey Gallagher, Liz Toone
7th March 2026
Growing as Kingdom People
Lord, teach us to serve with humble hearts. May our actions proclaim your love and
justice. Grow us into people who embody the values of your kingdom.
Lord, teach us to serve with humble hearts. May our actions proclaim your love and
justice. Grow us into people who embody the values of your kingdom.
8th March 2026
International Women’s Day
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where
difference is valued and celebrated.
International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over a century, as many of the issues still affect the progress of women and girls worldwide. The theme for
International Women’s Day 2026 is ‘Give To Gain’, which promotes a mindset of
generosity and collaboration. When individuals, organisations, and communities
give generously, opportunities and support for women grow. Whether through
donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education,
training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s progress helps build a
more supportive and connected world.
God of justice and compassion, we give thanks for women and girls everywhere. Bless all who work for equality and inclusion. Inspire us to give to gain, to share our time, skills, and hearts, so that together we may build a world where every woman’s gift is valued, and every girl’s future is bright. Amen.
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where
difference is valued and celebrated.
International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over a century, as many of the issues still affect the progress of women and girls worldwide. The theme for
International Women’s Day 2026 is ‘Give To Gain’, which promotes a mindset of
generosity and collaboration. When individuals, organisations, and communities
give generously, opportunities and support for women grow. Whether through
donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education,
training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s progress helps build a
more supportive and connected world.
God of justice and compassion, we give thanks for women and girls everywhere. Bless all who work for equality and inclusion. Inspire us to give to gain, to share our time, skills, and hearts, so that together we may build a world where every woman’s gift is valued, and every girl’s future is bright. Amen.
9th March 2026
St Peter, Bengeworth
Pray for us in our effort to connect with our community through our cafe called ‘The Point’. Pray that we’d see people come to faith and lives changed through Alpha. Clergy: Andy Smith, Mike Edwards. Reader: David Casey
Pray for us in our effort to connect with our community through our cafe called ‘The Point’. Pray that we’d see people come to faith and lives changed through Alpha. Clergy: Andy Smith, Mike Edwards. Reader: David Casey
10th March 2026
Hampton w Sedgeberrow & Hinton
We pray for our benefice as we work across boundaries with Broadway, Wickhamford and Childswickham and Evesham. Working together to show God’s presence in our villages and town. We thank you for all who volunteer in our churches to help
sustain ministry and for the work our PCCs and Friends’ committees do for our
church community and buildings. For our ALMs and retired clergy. Clergy: Shellie
Ward. Readers: Elaine Major, Helen Black, Laura Hillman, Guy Barnard
We pray for our benefice as we work across boundaries with Broadway, Wickhamford and Childswickham and Evesham. Working together to show God’s presence in our villages and town. We thank you for all who volunteer in our churches to help
sustain ministry and for the work our PCCs and Friends’ committees do for our
church community and buildings. For our ALMs and retired clergy. Clergy: Shellie
Ward. Readers: Elaine Major, Helen Black, Laura Hillman, Guy Barnard
11th March 2026
Diocese of Morogoro
We pray for the staff of Morogoro Bible College and for those training for both
ordained or lay ministry. We ask for God’s blessing on all those who are experiencing a call to serve in whatever form of ministry and we pray that there will be sufficient financial support to sustain this vital work of enabling the ‘voice’ of God to be heard throughout the Diocese of Morogoro.
We pray for the staff of Morogoro Bible College and for those training for both
ordained or lay ministry. We ask for God’s blessing on all those who are experiencing a call to serve in whatever form of ministry and we pray that there will be sufficient financial support to sustain this vital work of enabling the ‘voice’ of God to be heard throughout the Diocese of Morogoro.
12th March 2026
Children’s Youth and Family Ministers
We give thanks for all the children’s, young people and family workers and ministers across the Diocese. Be with them as they help to grow your kingdom through sharing God’s love with families.
We give thanks for all the children’s, young people and family workers and ministers across the Diocese. Be with them as they help to grow your kingdom through sharing God’s love with families.
13th March 2026
Parishes in vacancy
We pray for all our churches and parishes who are currently in or going into vacancy. We give thanks to all those who help continue the mission and work of the church in times of uncertainty and change.
We pray for all our churches and parishes who are currently in or going into vacancy. We give thanks to all those who help continue the mission and work of the church in times of uncertainty and change.
14th March 2026
Growing as Kingdom People
Lord Jesus, lead us through the wilderness with faith. Prune away our pride and fear. Grow in us humility, obedience, and love that mirrors your kingdom way.
Lord Jesus, lead us through the wilderness with faith. Prune away our pride and fear. Grow in us humility, obedience, and love that mirrors your kingdom way.
15th March 2026
Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday is a day rich with tenderness and gratitude. Traditionally, it was the day people returned to their mother church - the place of baptism and belonging - to give thanks for the nurturing care of both family and faith.
Today we celebrate and give thanks for all who mother in many ways: those who give life, those who offer care, those who nurture others in faith, hope, and love. We remember too those for whom this day brings pain - those who grieve, who long, or who have been hurt - trusting that God’s love holds every story.
The Church, as a mothering community, is called to reflect God’s compassion and care for all people. When we welcome the lost, encourage the weary, and stand alongside the broken-hearted, we share in the tender work of Christ himself.
On this Mothering Sunday, may we return to the heart of our faith - to the God who gathers us as his children and whose love never lets us go.
Loving God, we thank you for mothers and all who nurture us in faith and life. Gather us in your care, and teach us to love as you love
Mothering Sunday is a day rich with tenderness and gratitude. Traditionally, it was the day people returned to their mother church - the place of baptism and belonging - to give thanks for the nurturing care of both family and faith.
Today we celebrate and give thanks for all who mother in many ways: those who give life, those who offer care, those who nurture others in faith, hope, and love. We remember too those for whom this day brings pain - those who grieve, who long, or who have been hurt - trusting that God’s love holds every story.
The Church, as a mothering community, is called to reflect God’s compassion and care for all people. When we welcome the lost, encourage the weary, and stand alongside the broken-hearted, we share in the tender work of Christ himself.
On this Mothering Sunday, may we return to the heart of our faith - to the God who gathers us as his children and whose love never lets us go.
Loving God, we thank you for mothers and all who nurture us in faith and life. Gather us in your care, and teach us to love as you love
16th March 2026
Disabled Access Day
Dear God, thank you for every person. Help us build a world where everyone can
move freely, safely, and with dignity. Bless those who work to make places open to all. Teach us to be kind, fair, and thoughtful. May no one be left out or held back. Amen.
Dear God, thank you for every person. Help us build a world where everyone can
move freely, safely, and with dignity. Bless those who work to make places open to all. Teach us to be kind, fair, and thoughtful. May no one be left out or held back. Amen.
17th March 2026
Global Recycling Day
We thank God for the creation that has been given to us and for all who care for it
by reusing, recycling, and reducing waste. We pray that more churches will commit to becoming Eco Churches as we all work together to look after our planet and respond to the climate emergency.
We thank God for the creation that has been given to us and for all who care for it
by reusing, recycling, and reducing waste. We pray that more churches will commit to becoming Eco Churches as we all work together to look after our planet and respond to the climate emergency.
18th March 2026
The Protestant Church of Central Germany
We pray for new committed pastors and other church workers to come to our
region. During the next few years many will retire, and young pastors prefer to work in urban areas. We pray for creative ideas, commitment, and faith to deal with the challenging situation.
We pray for new committed pastors and other church workers to come to our
region. During the next few years many will retire, and young pastors prefer to work in urban areas. We pray for creative ideas, commitment, and faith to deal with the challenging situation.
19th March 2026
The Flyfords Benefice
Please pray for St Bartholomew and St Eadburga, their witness in village life, and
care for historic buildings. Clergy: Emma Goldby. Reader: Delia Harding
Please pray for St Bartholomew and St Eadburga, their witness in village life, and
care for historic buildings. Clergy: Emma Goldby. Reader: Delia Harding
20th March 2026
Clergy Housing and Facilities team
We give thanks for all the work the clergy housing and facilities team do to support people both across the Diocese and in the diocesan office. Ruth Beard, Jaine Simm, Anna Phillips, Bernadette Hirst, Paul Coombes, Carl Woollaston
We give thanks for all the work the clergy housing and facilities team do to support people both across the Diocese and in the diocesan office. Ruth Beard, Jaine Simm, Anna Phillips, Bernadette Hirst, Paul Coombes, Carl Woollaston
21st March 2026
Growing as Kingdom People
Dear Lord, we look to you to help us discern our way to grow your kingdom here on
earth. Help us to place our egos aside and work for your glory.
Dear Lord, we look to you to help us discern our way to grow your kingdom here on
earth. Help us to place our egos aside and work for your glory.
22nd March 2026
World Water Day
Each year, the World Day for Water falls on the 22 March. The day was formally proposed in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro by the United Nations General Assembly, and it
was adopted the year after as an annual observance day focusing on the importance of fresh water.
The day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water
crisis. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
This year, the theme for World Water Day is water’s role in gender equality.
Lord, we pray for all those around the world without access to clean water. Give thanks for those charities who work to change this inequality and help to
ensure everyone can drink fresh water and remain healthy.
Each year, the World Day for Water falls on the 22 March. The day was formally proposed in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro by the United Nations General Assembly, and it
was adopted the year after as an annual observance day focusing on the importance of fresh water.
The day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water
crisis. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.
This year, the theme for World Water Day is water’s role in gender equality.
Lord, we pray for all those around the world without access to clean water. Give thanks for those charities who work to change this inequality and help to
ensure everyone can drink fresh water and remain healthy.
23rd March 2026
The Flyfords Benefice
Please pray for St Peter, St John the Baptist, and St Michael, which provide a
faithful presence in rural communities, and encouragement of lay ministry. Clergy:
Emma Goldby; Reader: Delia Harding
Please pray for St Peter, St John the Baptist, and St Michael, which provide a
faithful presence in rural communities, and encouragement of lay ministry. Clergy:
Emma Goldby; Reader: Delia Harding
24th March 2026
Diocesan Secretary’s Team
We give thanks for the Diocesan Secretary’s Team and all the work they do to
support our churches in the Diocese. Andy Todd, Emma Woollaston, Judith Nex
We give thanks for the Diocesan Secretary’s Team and all the work they do to
support our churches in the Diocese. Andy Todd, Emma Woollaston, Judith Nex
25th March 2026
Economy and Daily Life
The Feast of the Annunciation, or Lady Day, is the traditional day for agreeing
agricultural contracts. Pray for all tenants, especially those associated with the
land, for landlords and fairness in all dealings between the two. Pray for all who
face rural poverty..
The Feast of the Annunciation, or Lady Day, is the traditional day for agreeing
agricultural contracts. Pray for all tenants, especially those associated with the
land, for landlords and fairness in all dealings between the two. Pray for all who
face rural poverty..
26th March 2026
Pershore & Evesham Community Hospital
Pray for all patients, and those who rely on our services. For the nursing teams,
medical teams and support staff. Remember especially Stroke Support Services
and our Chaplaincy Team.
Pray for all patients, and those who rely on our services. For the nursing teams,
medical teams and support staff. Remember especially Stroke Support Services
and our Chaplaincy Team.
27th March 2026
Retired clergy in Pershore & Evesham Deanery
We pray for our retired clergy and their families in Pershore and Evesham Deanery. We give thanks for their ministry and support and pray for those among them in particular need at this time.
We pray for our retired clergy and their families in Pershore and Evesham Deanery. We give thanks for their ministry and support and pray for those among them in particular need at this time.
28th March 2026
Growing as Kingdom People
Loving God, as we begin to look towards the warmer months, help us to remember that everything has a season. Guide us in our service to honour all that you have done for us and given to us. Help us to share your love with the world.
Loving God, as we begin to look towards the warmer months, help us to remember that everything has a season. Guide us in our service to honour all that you have done for us and given to us. Help us to share your love with the world.