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1st September 2025
Alexandra Hospital
Please pray for Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. For the whole hospital community, including patients and their families. Thanking God for the 1000+ people who work at the Alex and their dedication through this challenging time. For the chaplain and the hospital’s volunteer teams.
Please pray for Alexandra Hospital in Redditch. For the whole hospital community, including patients and their families. Thanking God for the 1000+ people who work at the Alex and their dedication through this challenging time. For the chaplain and the hospital’s volunteer teams.
2nd September 2025
Diocesan senior staff
Pray for those who lead our diocese – Bishop Martin, the Archdeacons, the Dean, Andy Todd our Diocesan Secretary and the other members of the Bishop’s staff team. We also pray for the person who will become our next Bishop of Worcester
Pray for those who lead our diocese – Bishop Martin, the Archdeacons, the Dean, Andy Todd our Diocesan Secretary and the other members of the Bishop’s staff team. We also pray for the person who will become our next Bishop of Worcester
3rd September 2025
Diocese of Morogoro
We give thanks for the work of the Morogoro Bible College and pray for all who serve on the staff, giving thanks for their dedication in preparing those in training for ministry. We remember all who are presently in training for ministry, whether ordained
or lay; that they will grow in their confidence to proclaim the love of Christ to others.
We give thanks for the work of the Morogoro Bible College and pray for all who serve on the staff, giving thanks for their dedication in preparing those in training for ministry. We remember all who are presently in training for ministry, whether ordained
or lay; that they will grow in their confidence to proclaim the love of Christ to others.
4th September 2025
Greater Dudley Deanery
We are grateful for the national investment being made in our deanery. We give thanks for the ‘Quiet Revival’ which is bringing young people, especially young men, to our churches. Pray that we continue to see Kingdom fruit in return for our investment in prayer, mission activity and resources. Area Dean: Andrew Sillis, Sub Deans: Lyn Rowson, Kim Topham, Lay Chair: John Nicholson
We are grateful for the national investment being made in our deanery. We give thanks for the ‘Quiet Revival’ which is bringing young people, especially young men, to our churches. Pray that we continue to see Kingdom fruit in return for our investment in prayer, mission activity and resources. Area Dean: Andrew Sillis, Sub Deans: Lyn Rowson, Kim Topham, Lay Chair: John Nicholson
5th September 2025
Amblecote
For all at Holy Trinity as we look towards a missional future, giving thanks for the faithfulness of the congregation and those who minister to the wider parish. Pray for the PCC and our Churchwardens. Clergy: Alan Williams; Reader: Eirlyn Jenkins
For all at Holy Trinity as we look towards a missional future, giving thanks for the faithfulness of the congregation and those who minister to the wider parish. Pray for the PCC and our Churchwardens. Clergy: Alan Williams; Reader: Eirlyn Jenkins
6th September 2025
Growing as Kingdom People
As we seek to transform our communities, pray that our eyes might be opened to
issues that are particularly affecting our locality such as poverty, dementia or a lack of facilities for young people.
As we seek to transform our communities, pray that our eyes might be opened to
issues that are particularly affecting our locality such as poverty, dementia or a lack of facilities for young people.
7th September 2025
Harvest
As we approach this Harvest time, we reflect of the significance of harvest in our
lives and faith. Harvest time is a season of gratitude and abundance, reminding
us of the gifts that God gives us.
Harvest also reminds us of the importance of seasons, both for the weather
and in our own lives. There is a season for everything, as we are reminded in
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity
under the heavens”
Harvest allows us time to reflect on the virtues of patience and hard work. We
are reminded of the farmers and farms we rely on for our food and nourishment.
Framers plant seeds with hope and trust, and we are called to plant seeds of
faith, hope and love in our communities, trusting that God with bring forth fruit.
As we celebrate the harvest, let us also remember those in need. Sharing our
abundance is a way to honour God’s generosity.
Today, let us lift our hearts in gratitude, embracing the harvest as a time to deepen our faith, serve others, and recognise the endless blessings God pours into our lives.
This harvest time, please pray for the farmers across our diocese who work so
hard to ensure we have food on our tables.
As we approach this Harvest time, we reflect of the significance of harvest in our
lives and faith. Harvest time is a season of gratitude and abundance, reminding
us of the gifts that God gives us.
Harvest also reminds us of the importance of seasons, both for the weather
and in our own lives. There is a season for everything, as we are reminded in
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity
under the heavens”
Harvest allows us time to reflect on the virtues of patience and hard work. We
are reminded of the farmers and farms we rely on for our food and nourishment.
Framers plant seeds with hope and trust, and we are called to plant seeds of
faith, hope and love in our communities, trusting that God with bring forth fruit.
As we celebrate the harvest, let us also remember those in need. Sharing our
abundance is a way to honour God’s generosity.
Today, let us lift our hearts in gratitude, embracing the harvest as a time to deepen our faith, serve others, and recognise the endless blessings God pours into our lives.
This harvest time, please pray for the farmers across our diocese who work so
hard to ensure we have food on our tables.
8th September 2025
Brierley Hill Team
Pray for all who support the clergy as they lead worship at the churches of Christ
Church, St John and St Michael and in the community. Pray that recent growth
in numbers will continue. Ordinand: Tracy Skidmore; Clergy: David Hoskin, Val
Houghton; Reader: Keith Colley
Pray for all who support the clergy as they lead worship at the churches of Christ
Church, St John and St Michael and in the community. Pray that recent growth
in numbers will continue. Ordinand: Tracy Skidmore; Clergy: David Hoskin, Val
Houghton; Reader: Keith Colley
9th September 2025
Brierley Hill Team
We give thanks for growth in weekday groups Toddlers and Vintage Lunch at Christ Church; Messy Church, Little Badgers, C’s at St John; and Coffee Club at St
Michael. Ordinand: Tracy Skidmore; Clergy: David Hoskin, Val Houghton; Reader: Keith Colley
We give thanks for growth in weekday groups Toddlers and Vintage Lunch at Christ Church; Messy Church, Little Badgers, C’s at St John; and Coffee Club at St
Michael. Ordinand: Tracy Skidmore; Clergy: David Hoskin, Val Houghton; Reader: Keith Colley
10th September 2025
The Protestant Church of Central Germany
Please pray for the curates of the EKM who are preparing for their final oral exams.
Please pray for the curates of the EKM who are preparing for their final oral exams.
11th September 2025
Christ Church, Coseley & St Mary, Sedgley
Please pray for Christ Church as we launch our monthly all age café church, and for St Mary as it seeks to establish links with its surrounding community. For our ALMs, Bob and Amanda. Clergy: Emma Stanford, Tim Westwood, Steve Axtell
Please pray for Christ Church as we launch our monthly all age café church, and for St Mary as it seeks to establish links with its surrounding community. For our ALMs, Bob and Amanda. Clergy: Emma Stanford, Tim Westwood, Steve Axtell
12th September 2025
Cradley Heath Community Link
Pray for the trustees and volunteers at the Cradley Heath Community Link. Pray also for all who visit the space and for all the events that happen there.
Pray for the trustees and volunteers at the Cradley Heath Community Link. Pray also for all who visit the space and for all the events that happen there.
13th September 2025
Growing as Kingdom People
Pray for all the leaders in our churches, both lay and ordained. Pray that they
will feel supported in their role as they work to develop the discipleship of their
congregations and welcome new Christians.
Pray for all the leaders in our churches, both lay and ordained. Pray that they
will feel supported in their role as they work to develop the discipleship of their
congregations and welcome new Christians.
14th September 2025
Using silence in prayer
Sometime in the 14th Century an anonymous monk wrote a book about prayer which he called “The Cloud of Unknowing”. In a modern translation (easily obtained) it’s an easy read. But it’s also a revolution in praying. Out of his life shaped by the many words of the seven daily prayer services (“offices”) and Holy Communion, he was able to see that silence was the only way to be closer
to God. Language was laid aside as it is quite inadequate to describe God or to express the relationship between us and God. He said: “By love may he be gotten and holden; but by thought, never.”
The silence I want to encourage you into practicing is an act of love towards God. It’s called a practice for a good reason - you have to practise it! The monk said. “Smite upon the thick cloud of unknowing with the sharp dart of longing love.”
Look at the sky the wrong way down binoculars and you’ll see lots of blue and lots of clouds. Look the right way down and you’ll see the cloud close up - shapeless, formless, indefinable.
Blessed and Holy Trinity, give us the love to press hard on your mystery and to know, without thoughts and words, the passion of your embrace. Amen
Sometime in the 14th Century an anonymous monk wrote a book about prayer which he called “The Cloud of Unknowing”. In a modern translation (easily obtained) it’s an easy read. But it’s also a revolution in praying. Out of his life shaped by the many words of the seven daily prayer services (“offices”) and Holy Communion, he was able to see that silence was the only way to be closer
to God. Language was laid aside as it is quite inadequate to describe God or to express the relationship between us and God. He said: “By love may he be gotten and holden; but by thought, never.”
The silence I want to encourage you into practicing is an act of love towards God. It’s called a practice for a good reason - you have to practise it! The monk said. “Smite upon the thick cloud of unknowing with the sharp dart of longing love.”
Look at the sky the wrong way down binoculars and you’ll see lots of blue and lots of clouds. Look the right way down and you’ll see the cloud close up - shapeless, formless, indefinable.
Blessed and Holy Trinity, give us the love to press hard on your mystery and to know, without thoughts and words, the passion of your embrace. Amen
15th September 2025
Hagley and Clent
Please pray for the mission and ministry of our churches; for our worship, outreach to the local community, and pastoral care. For our links with our local schools, with the local community through Clent Connect and Hagley Hub, and our work with families. For our ALMs and churchwardens. Clergy: Tom Owen, Kim Topham; Reader: Alison Lewis
Please pray for the mission and ministry of our churches; for our worship, outreach to the local community, and pastoral care. For our links with our local schools, with the local community through Clent Connect and Hagley Hub, and our work with families. For our ALMs and churchwardens. Clergy: Tom Owen, Kim Topham; Reader: Alison Lewis
16th September 2025
Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Pray for staff, patients, and volunteers at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and for the chaplaincy team who support them.
Pray for staff, patients, and volunteers at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and for the chaplaincy team who support them.
17th September 2025
Economy and Daily Life
For the ministry of workplace chaplains, praying for the work of the Black Country Urban Industrial Mission (BCUIM) and Faith at Work in Worcestershire (FWW). For trustees, chaplains and staff, and for new volunteer chaplains to be found to reach more workplaces across our region.
For the ministry of workplace chaplains, praying for the work of the Black Country Urban Industrial Mission (BCUIM) and Faith at Work in Worcestershire (FWW). For trustees, chaplains and staff, and for new volunteer chaplains to be found to reach more workplaces across our region.
18th September 2025
Dudley Team Ministry
We give thanks for our growing ministry to our local communities as a team ministry. For Messy Church, Places of Welcome, Coffee Club and our links with local charities like FoodCycle. Clergy: James Treasure, Dan Thomas, Esther Treasure; Readers: Melissa Rose, Maggie Clift, Sue Sharp
We give thanks for our growing ministry to our local communities as a team ministry. For Messy Church, Places of Welcome, Coffee Club and our links with local charities like FoodCycle. Clergy: James Treasure, Dan Thomas, Esther Treasure; Readers: Melissa Rose, Maggie Clift, Sue Sharp
19th September 2025
Dudley Team Ministry
To make our ministry possible, please pray for wisdom and creativity in the management of our fabric as we tackle both routine maintenance and daunting projects to safeguard our future. Clergy: James Treasure, Dan Thomas, Esther Treasure; Readers: Melissa Rose, Maggie Clift, Sue Sharp
To make our ministry possible, please pray for wisdom and creativity in the management of our fabric as we tackle both routine maintenance and daunting projects to safeguard our future. Clergy: James Treasure, Dan Thomas, Esther Treasure; Readers: Melissa Rose, Maggie Clift, Sue Sharp
20th September 2025
Growing as Kingdom People
Dear Lord, help us to steward well the gifts you give us. Help us to take care of the creation around us. We are incredibly blessed, thank you Lord for the goodness you provide.
Dear Lord, help us to steward well the gifts you give us. Help us to take care of the creation around us. We are incredibly blessed, thank you Lord for the goodness you provide.