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The Partnership Prayer of the El Camino Real, Gloucester and
Western Tanganyika Partnership
Holy God,
source of healing and of peace,
bless with your grace the companion dioceses
of El Camino Real, Gloucester
and Western Tanganyika.
Through our partnership one with another
may we grow in mutual affection and communion,
seek a more profound experience of truth,
build up the Church in unity
and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
The Partnership Prayer of the Gloucester – Västerås Partnership
God, without boundaries, limitless in love:
bless with your grace
the partnership between Gloucester and Västerås;
in learning of one another,
help us to understand ourselves;
in wrestling with difference,
help us deepen our friendship;
in worshipping in unity,
help us to draw closer to you,
God in Trinity, embracing all.
Amen.
Please note: When praying for our bishops, please pray for
“Rachel our bishop, and Robert, Bishop of Tewkesbury”
Bishop Mary
El Camino Real
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A = Anglican Communion
D = Diocese of Gloucester
[L]= Local Diocesan Calendar
P = Porvoo Communion
LIFE= Diocesan Life Vision
Week beginning 1 July 2018
Daily P: Härnösand, Sweden, Bishop Eva Nordung Byström
Sun 1 Fifth Sunday of Trinity
LIFE: Using sport, music and art to build
relationships and share the Christian faith
Give thanks for the work of Jake, who has been on a
trainee year with PSALMS for the last 12 months and
the project he has developed called Active RE. Give
thanks that this project has enabled six primary schools
to experience practical games based lessons that
support the RE curriculum. Praise God that schools have
responded really positively to the initial trial. Please pray
for guidance in how to take this forward next year.
A: The Church of North India (United), The Most Revd
Dr Prem Chand Singh Moderator of CNI & Bishop of
Jabalpur
D: All those being ordained Deacon at the Cathedral
this morning.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana
Samuel
We pray for the youth workers and youth fellowships of
the Diocese
Mon 2 A: East Kerala - (South India), Bishop
Kayalakkakathu George Daniel
D: The Benefice of Ashleworth, Corse, Hartpury,
Hasfield, Maisemore, Staunton and Tirley,
John Longuet-Higgins, Steve Godsell (Parish Clergy), Anna
Venables (Reader)
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We pray for our new curate, Steve Godsell and his wife
Debbie, children Hannah and Robert. For our "Parish
Development Minister" Project shortly to be started. Also
John Longuet-Higgins role as Assistant Rural Dean,
especially a Deanery project to reach 500 Primary
School children in the Newent Area using sport and
values, working in partnership with PSALMS and a
Deanery project for local training days run by the
parishes of the Deanery
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the youth at Finnåker and Stiftsgården
centres
Tue 3 Thomas the Apostle
A: East Ruwenzori (Uganda), Bishop George Turyasingura
D: Ashleworth C of E Primary School, Michelle Kelly
(Headteacher)
Hartpury C of E Primary School, Simon Millington
(Headteacher):
We pray for a number of families who are part of our
school community who have recently suffered
bereavements - a past pupil who died in a motor cycle
accident, a former member of staff who died of cancer
and the husband of a former member of staff who died
of sepsis. Many members of the school community have
been deeply affected by these deaths.
We would also ask that the development of the
Christian ethos of the school is prayed for as we
continue to strive to be a beacon in our local community
and explore the possibility of becoming part of the
Primary Quest MAT.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika,
Bishop Sadock
We pray for the health work at Shunga Hospital, as
they undertake a large expansion project to serve the
local communities
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Wed 4 A: East Tennessee (IV, The Episcopal Church),
Bishop Brian Lee Cole
D: Staunton & Corse C of E Primary School,
Jon Tibbles(Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for ministries which focus on immigration rights and
racial justice.
Thu 5 A: Eastern Himalayas (North India), In vacancy
D: The Benefice of Badgeworth, Shurdington and
Witcombe with Bentham, Susan Cooke (Parish Priest),
Robert Poole (Reader)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for all the staff of the Diocesan Office in
Dornakal
Fri 6 A: Eastern Michigan (V, The Episcopal Church),
Bishop Todd Ousley
D: The General Synod meeting this weekend
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana
Samuel
We pray for the Bishop Cotton Boys’ School in
Bangalore and for the principal, John Zachariah
Sat 7 A: Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador (Canada),
Bishop Geoffrey Peddle
D: Shurdington C of E Primary School, Jon Millin
(Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the diocesan centres at Finnåkerand
Stiftsgården
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Week beginning 8 July 2018
Daily P: Linköping, Sweden, Bishop Martin Modéus
Sun 8 Sixth Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Sharing our stories in new and different
ways, including through digital media
We pray for all the people who will gather at the
Cathedral for Wordfest, for inspiration, creativity and
good conversations. We pray for the organisers to be
energised and enthused and for the words that are said
to make a real difference in people’s lives.
A: The Church of Pakistan (United), The Most Revd
Humphrey Peters Bishop of Peshawar & Moderator of the
Church of Pakistan
D: The Benefice of Brockworth, Jane Walden,
Steve Newnes (Parish Clergy), Gordon Clifford,
Louisa Messenger (Reader)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika,
Bishop Sadock
We pray for the very rural parishes of the Diocese, far
from roads and communication, giving thanks for the
faithful local Christians
Mon 9 A: Eastern Oregon (VIII, The Episcopal Church),
Bishop Patrick Bell
D: The Benefice of Churchdown, Jonathan Perkin (Parish
Clergy), Alison Summerskill (Reader)
We pray for our new staff joining in September -
Associate Vicar and Youth Pastor and for building a new
unit in the courtyard, for wisdom, finances and
construction.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for the parish of St. Stephen’s, San Luis
Obispo, partnered with St. Peter’s Winchcombe
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Tue 10 A: Eastern Zambia (Central Africa), Bishop
William Mchombo
D: The Benefice of Highnam, Lassington, Rudford,
Tibberton and Taynton, Helen Sammon (Parish Priest)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for St Peter’s Mission School and the hostels in
Madiripuram
Wed 11 Benedict, abbot, c550
A: Eau Claire (V, The Episcopal Church), Bishop
William Jay Lambert
D: Highnam C of E Academy, Stephen Dean (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana
Samuel
We pray for the work of the Church of South India
Hospitals in Bangalore and Chickballapur
Thu 12 A: Edinburgh (Scotland), Bishop John Armes
D: The Benefice of Huntley and Longhope, Churcham and
Bulley, In Vacancy (Parish Clergy),
Monica Richardson (Readers)
We pray for Lara Bloom who will be licenced as Priest-
in-Charge on 3 September 2018
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the choirs of the diocese
Fri 13 A: Edmonton (Rupert's Land, Canada),
Bishop Jane Alexander
D: Huntley C of E Primary School, Maddy Owen,
Ella Curtis (Co-Headteachers), Hope Brook C of E
Primary School, Longhope, Stephanie Severn
(Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika,
Bishop Sadock
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We pray for the orphanage at Matyazo, caring for
babies whose families are unable to care for them
Sat 14 John Keble, priest, poet, 1866
A: Egba (Lagos, Nigeria), Bishop Emmanuel Adekunle,
Egba West (Lagos, Nigeria), Bishop Samuel Ajani
D: The Benefice of Newent and Gorsley with Clifford’s
Mesne, Simon Mason, Dan Browne (Parish Clergy)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for the parish of St. Francis, San Jose,
partnered with St. Lawrence, Bourton on the Water
Week beginning 15 July 2018
Daily P: Moere, Molde, Norway: Bishop Ingeborg
Midttoemme
Sun 15 Serlo, Abbot of Gloucester, Founder of St Peter’s
Abbey, 1104 [L]
LIFE: Investing in people and programmes, which excite
young people to explore and grow in faith
We pray for the Spree children and youth camp
happening between 13-15 July. Pray for Sara, Simon,
John and Jo the core team members in their preparation
and management of the weekend. For the worship
leaders and activities team in their engagement with the
young people, all the young people and leaders
attending for the opportunity to grow in their
relationship with God and each other.
For the sheer joy and excitement of the whole event.
A: The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea,
The Most Revd Allan Migi Archbishop of Papua New
Guinea
D: The Benefice of Redmarley D’Abitot, Bromesberrow,
Pauntley, Upleadon, Oxenhall, Dymock, Donnington,
Kempley and Preston,
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Andy Sewell (Parish Priest), David Clowes, Caroline Dunnett,
Roger Parker (Readers)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the clergy and congregation at Dornakal
Cathedral
Mon 16 A: Egbu (Owerri, Nigeria), Bishop Geoffrey Okoroafor
D: Bromesberrow St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Laura
Hankins (Headteacher), Ann Cam C of E Primary
School, Dymock, Chris Ward (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana
Samuel
We pray for the churches and children’s projects in
Kolar Gold Fields
Tue 17 Kenelm of Winchcombe, Mercian Prince, Martyr,
812 or 821 [L]
A: Egypt (Jerusalem & Middle East), Bishop Mouneer Hanna
Anis, Area Bishop for the Horn of Africa (Jerusalem &
Middle East), Vacant, Area Bishop for North Africa
(Jerusalem & Middle East), Bishop Samy Fawzy
D: Pauntley C of E Primary School, Chris Ward
(Headteacher), Redmarley C of E Academy,
Sarah Smith (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for all parishes with links in the Diocese of
Gloucester
Wed 18 A: Eha, Amufu (Enugu, Nigeria), Bishop Daniel Olinya
D: The Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Churchdown
and Innsworth, Jacqui Hyde, Simon Monk (Parish Clergy)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for Bishop Makaya High School, in the last
phase of fundraising and building work
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Thu 19 Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa and his sister Macrina,
Deaconess, Teachers, c394 and 379
A: El Camino Real (VIII, The Episcopal Church),
Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves
D: The Benefice of Twigworth, Down Hatherley, Norton,
The Leigh, Evington, Sandhurst and Staverton with
Boddington, Suzanne Skepper,
Philippa Donald (Parish Clergy)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the Monterey
Deanery
Fri 20 Arilda, Martyr at Kingston-by-Thornbury, buried in
Gloucester Abbey (date unknown) [L]
A: Ekiti Oke (Ondo, Nigeria), Bishop Isaac Olubowale
D: Norton C of E Primary School, Jane Johnson
(Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the Gloucester Diocese Youth Trip which
will be in India over the next 3 weeks
Sat 21 A: El Salvador (Central America), Bishop Juan David
Alvarado Melgar
D: The Benefice of Westbury on Severn with Flaxley,
Blaisdon and Minsterworth, Steve Taylor (Parish Priest)
We pray for the completion of spire repairs at Westbury
and the flourishing of Messy Church
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana
Samuel
We pray for CEZM School, Bangalore and St Andrew’s
School, Siddapura which work mainly among the poor in
the Muslim community
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Week beginning 22 July 2018
Daily P: Skara, Sweden, Bishop Åke Bonnier
Sun 22 Mary Magdelene
LIFE: Placing schools at the heart of our mission with
creative connections between churches and schools
We give thanks for the parish school partnerships that
have blossomed this year, praying particularly for new
projects that have begun. Giving thanks for new
relationships that are forming particularly between
school leadership teams and PCCs as they discern
together foundation governor appointments. As the
school year ends pray for the children leaving our
schools and moving into Year 7 and any staff who are
retiring or leaving for a new challenge
A: The Episcopal Church in the Philippines
D: Westbury-on-Severn C of E Primary School,
David Crunkhurn, (Headteacher)
We pray for the staff, particularly those on maternity
leave and those teaching; that God might give them the
wisdom to lead the children in their care with
compassion and courage, remembering the value that
God has placed on each life. Also for the wider school
community of Governors and parents; that God's love
will be made known to them through the work of our
school.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the strengthening of ecumenical
relationships in the Diocese
Mon 23 Bridget of Sweden, Abbess of Vadstena, 1373 [L]
A: Eldoret (Kenya), Bishop Christopher Ruto
D: Clergy in the Severn Vale Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Jill Bond,
Judith Carpenter, Roy Chivers, Geoff Crago,
Clive Edmonds, Richard Franklin
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DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for the very active youth work of the Diocese,
their leader Pastor Birasa, in their outreach and witness
through the youth choirs.
Tue 24 A: Ekiti West (Ondo, Nigeria), Bishop Samuel Oke
D: Clergy in the Severn Vale Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, John Furst,
Ian Gobey, David Godwin, Richard Inglesby, Allan Kemp,
George Moffat
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the San Luis Obispo
Deanery
Wed 25 James the Apostle
A: El-Obeid (Sudan), Bishop Ismail Gabriel Abudigin
D: The Bishop’s Council meeting this evening
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for Bishop Prasada Rao in his work as Deputy
Moderator of the Church of South India
Thu 26 Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A: Ekiti (Ondo, Nigeria), Bishop Christopher Tayo Omotunde,
Ekiti Kwara (Ibadan, Nigeria), Bishop Andrew Ajayi
D: Clergy in the Severn Vale Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Andrew Perry, Pat Phillips,
Donald Phillpot, David Sutch, Penny West
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop
Prasana Samuel
We pray for the work of St Mark’s Cathedral in
Bangalore
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Fri 27 A: Ely (Canterbury, England), Bishop Stephen David
Conway, Ely - Huntingdon - (Canterbury, England),
Bishop David Thomson
D: Chaplain among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
People, Steve Morris
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the tourists visiting the churches of the
diocese
Sat 28 A: Embu (Kenya), Bishop David Muriithi Ireri
D: Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Jon Holden
(Centre Manager)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray John Mhanuzi, heading up the work of the
Health and Development department of the Diocese, as
they support local village health projects
Week beginning 29 July 2018
Daily P: Ireland, Derry and Raphoe, Bishop
Kenneth Good
Sun 29 Ninth Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Piloting liberating models of leadership and ministry,
especially in multi-parish benefices
We give thanks for the ministry of local churches in
conducting funerals and caring for the bereaved. We
pray for the funeral project led by Mike Smith in
Gloucester City Deanery exploring ways to support local
churches in extending this provision, and developing the
vital partnership with local funeral directors.
A: Province de L'Eglise Anglicane au Rwanda,
The Most Revd Onesphore Rwaje Archbishop of L'Eglise
Episcopal au Rwanda and Bishop of Gasabo
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D: The Department of Mission and Ministry,
Andrew Braddock, Ian Bussell, David Runcorn,
Pauline Godfrey, Cate Williams
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the Santa Clara
Deanery
Mon 30 William Wilberforce, social reformer, Olaudah
Equiano and Thomas Clarkson, anti-slavery campaigners,
1833, 1797 and 1846
A: Enugu (Niger, Nigeria), Bishop Emmanuel Chukwuma
D: The Department of Mission and Ministry,
Joanne Wetherall, Victoria Braddock,
Iona Bird, Natasha Kent, Julie O’Keefe
We pray for:
SPREE children and youth camp
Pray for Sara, Simon, John and Jo the core team
members in their preparation and management of the
weekend.
For the worship leaders and activities team in their
engagement with the young people,
All the young people and leaders attending for the
opportunity to grow in their relationship with God and
each other.
For the sheer joy and excitement of the whole event.
Mega Messy Church
For Sandie Bradley Messy Church co-ordinator for the
Forest of Dean and all the enthusiasm and creativity
within the Messy Church teams contributing to the day.
For the staff and instructors at Viney Hill giving thanks
for their skills and enthusiasm.
For everyone who will attend for the chance to find God
in new challenges in facing fears or discovering creativity.
Baby and Toddler Groups
We pray for the Toddler Groups run in our worshipping
communities.
We give thanks for the energy and commitment of their
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leaders in creating valued places of safety, support and
understanding.
For the children and carers who attend, may they
experience God in the welcome they receive, the
relationships they build and the fun they have.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for St Mary’s Hospital in Khammam and for
the medical staff and the School of Nursing
Tue 31 A: Europe - (II, The Episcopal Church), Bishop
Pierre Whalon
D: West of England Ministerial Course (WEMTC),
Canon Dr Janet Williams, Director of Studies,
Jane Cusworth, Administrator
We pray for the new Director of WEMTC, Roger
Latham, as he makes the transition into this new stage
of his life and ministry
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana
Samuel
We pray for the New Life Centre in Bangalore for girls
rescued from dangerous or abusive situations
Wed 1 A: Evo (Niger Delta, Nigeria), Bishop Innocent Ordu
Aug D: The Cheltenham Deanery, Nick Davies (Area Dean),
Sara Turner (Lay Chair)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the Eco Theological network
Thu 2 Arthur Cayley Headlam, Bishop of Gloucester, Scholar,
Educationalist, Ecumenist, 1947 [L]
A: Etche (Niger Delta, Nigeria), Bishop Precious Nwala,
Etsako (Bendel, Nigeria) Bishop Jacob Bada
D: The Benefice of Charlton Kings, Holy Apostles,
In Vacancy (Parish Priest), John Lawrence (Reader)
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We pray that that our vacancy may see us grow in love
and service, that we may know God's direction for us as
a congregation, find the right person to fill the vacancy,
and that God will strengthen all who are carrying the
extra load.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for the students starting the new academic
year at the Bible College, and for their families who they
leave at home
Fri 3 A: Exeter (Canterbury, England), Bishop Robert Atwell,
Exeter, Crediton (Canterbury, England), Vacant,
Exeter, Plymouth (Canterbury, England), Bishop
Nick McKinnel
D: Holy Apostles C of E Primary School, Charlton Kings,
Gareth Davies (Headteacher)
We pray for for Holy Apostles’ PCC as the parish seeks
a new incumbent; and that all schools’ staff and pupils
are blessed with a refreshing summer break.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for ministries which focus on immigration rights and
racial justice
Sat 4 A: Ezo (Minye, South Sudan), Bishop John Kereboro Zawo
D: The Benefice of Charlton Kings, St Mary,
Graham Bowkett (Parish Priest), Jean Huckett (Reader)
We pray for our new vicar, Graham, as he takes up this
new challenge and seeks to discern the way forward for
the parish. Please also include a thanksgiving for the
ministry of all the retired clergy who have so generously
helped us during the vacancy - Bishop Bob Evens, Revd
Rosanne Roberts, Revd Pauline Smith, Revd David Nye,
Revd Felicity Bayne and Revd Jackie Gardner.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
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We pray for the English Medium School at Dornakal
and its partnership with the Kings School in Gloucester
Week beginning Sunday 5 August 2018
Daily P: Finland, Helsinki, Bishop Teemu Laajasalo
Sun 5 Oswald, King of Northumbria, King, Martyr, buried at St
Oswald’s Abbey, Gloucester, 642 [L]
LIFE: Being advocates for human flourishing, through
initiatives which combat injustice, environmental
destruction, exclusion and isolation
We pray for churches working with families for whom
the summer holidays are a tricky time. For families who
don’t have budget for a summer holiday and are looking
for things to do, for those struggling with ‘summer
hunger’ when the lack of free school meals adds to
already existing food poverty. Pray for a mutual sharing
and openness to God’s grace.
A: Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Revd Mark Strange
Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church & Bishop of Moray,
Ross & Caithness
D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, St Mary with St Matthew
and St Luke, Clare Dyson, Andrew Hall, Patrick Wheaton
(Parish Clergy), Pete Burke, Diane Bruckland, Vaughan
Kerry, Eric Porter, Robert Sutton, Rod Pellereau (Readers)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop PK Samuel
We pray for the Youth Team from Gloucester Diocese
as they spend time in Karnataka Central
Mon 6 Transfiguration of Our Lord
A: Faisalabad (Pakistan), Bishop John Samuel
D: St John’s C of E Primary School, Cheltenham,
Juliette Moxham (Headteacher)
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We pray for the Y6 pupils as they begin their transition
days, staff that are absent due to illness and successful
outcomes for grants that we are currently applying for.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the Diocesan Board
Tue 7 A: False Bay (Southern Africa), Bishop Margaret
Brenda Vertue
D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, St Michael, James White
(Parish Priest)
We pray that the right person will be found to fill our
vacancy and, in the meantime, we ask for prayers for all
those carrying the extra load.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for the women starting their studies at the
Bible College, thanks to the provision of the new
accommodation block for them
Wed 8 Dominic, priest, founder of the Order of Preachers, 1221
A: Enugu North (Niger Delta, Nigeria), Bishop
Sosthenes Eze
D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, Christ Church,
Tim Mayfield, Michael Smith (Parish Clergy), Andrew Judge,
Angela Smith, David Laszlo, Amanda Thiselton (Readers)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for farmers and migrant workers in the Salinas
Valley.
Thu 9 Mary Sumner, founder of the Mothers’ Union, 1921
A: Federal Ministries (II, The Episcopal Church),
Bishop Carl Wright
D: Christ Church C of E Primary Academy, Cheltenham,
Duncan Cook (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
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We pray for Revd Bondla Ravindra, the Diocesan
Secretary, and Mr Shubhakar Ashirvadam, the Diocesan
Treasurer
Fri 10 Laurence, deacon, martyr, 258
A: Esan (Bendel, Nigeria), Bishop Friday Imaekhai
D: The Benefice of Cheltenham Holy Trinity and
St Paul, Andrew Blyth, Tim Grew, Roger Widdecombe,
Gareth Dickinson (Parish Clergy)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel
We pray for the work of the Diocesan Office and for the
Diocesan Secretary, Revd John Milton
Sat 11 Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares, 1253
A: Fianarantsoa (Indian Ocean), Bishop Gilbert
Rateloson Rakotondravelo
D: Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Cheltenham,
Duncan Degruney (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the choirs of the diocese
Week beginning Sunday 12 August 2018
Daily P: Sweden, Stockholm, Bishop Eva Brunne
Sun 12 Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Using sport, music and art to build relationships and
share the Christian faith
Please pray for the PSALMS Sports holiday camp
happening for three days in Nailsworth with children
from across the Stroud area. Please pray for the children
who will be practically exploring issues around faith and
life through high energy games and activities. Please
pray for the partnership of local churches engaged in
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delivering this camp, and for the local young people who
are leading the camp.
A: Province of South East Asia, The Most Revd
Ng Moon Hing Archbishop of South East Asia &
Bishop of West Malaysia
D: The North Cheltenham Team Ministry,
Nick Bromfield, Robert Wright (Parish Clergy), Linda Biggs,
Neil Jones, Sarah Jones (Readers)
Please pray for our new team vicar Robert Wright and
also George Davis who will join our benefice in
September also as a team vicar.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for the Cathedral, its Dean and staff, in their
witness to the town of Kasulu
Mon 13 Jeremy Taylor, bishop, teacher of the faith, 1667
A: Florida (IV, The Episcopal Church), Bishop John Howard
D: Prestbury St Mary's C of E Junior School,
Matt Fletcher (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for the visit of Canon Brian Nordwick to our
Diocese
Tue 14 A: Fredericton (Canada), Bishop David Edwards
D: The South Cheltenham Churches, Nick Davies,
Brian Dunlop, Ken Shill, Liz Mitchell, Natalie Burfitt, Gary
Grady, Jo Pestell, Peter Quinnell (Parish Clergy), Pam
Dainton, Dereck Freeman, Roy McBane, Celia Shill, Rachel
Tarling, Peter Thornton (Readers)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today the
Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the day care centres at Kodad and
Garidepalli, caring for the children of poor casual
labourers
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Wed 15 The Blessed Virgin Mary
A: Freetown (Sierra Leone), (West Africa, West
Africa), Bishop Thomas Arnold Ikunika Wilson
D: Leckhampton C of E Primary School,
Samantha Porter (Headteacher), St James C of E
Primary School, Leckhampton, Lisa Harford
(Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana
Samuel
We pray for all the people of the Diocese as they
celebrate India’s Independence Day
Thu 16 A: Gahini (Rwanda), Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo
D: The Benefice of Up Hatherley, Richard Dunstan-
Meadows (Parish Priest)
We pray for the churchwardens and PCC members as
the parish prepares for an interregnum in September,
and for visiting priests who will be supporting the
worship and ministry.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for all parish volunteers and staff
Fri 17 A: Fond du Lac (V, The Episcopal Church), Bishop
Matthew Alan Gunter, Fort Worth (VII, The Episcopal
Church) Bishop Scott Mayer
D: The West Cheltenham Team Ministry, Rod Paterson
(Parish Priest), Derek Holden, John Jepson, Melissa Webb
(Readers)
We pray for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit on us all
in the churches as we begin the new chapter in the life
of West Cheltenham Team, under the leadership of the
new rector Rod Paterson.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
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We pray for the students at the Theological college who
are sponsored by Gloucester Diocese, giving thanks for
the support and relationships
Sat 18 A: Gambia (West Africa, West Africa), Bishop
James Allen Yaw Odico
D: St Mark’s C of E Junior School, Cheltenham,
Lynne Bailey (Headteacher), All Saints’ Academy,
Cheltenham, Dermot McNiffe (Headteacher), Matthew
Pinless (Chaplain)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially
today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the Monterey
Deanery
Week beginning 19 August 2018
Daily P: Denmark, Aarhus, Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen
Sun 19 Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Being advocates for human flourishing, through
initiatives which combat injustice, environmental
destruction, exclusion and isolation
We pray that we may discover greater depth and joy in
God’s creation. May we grow in thankfulness for the
richness of creation around us and as we do so, we pray
that God will inspire us with commitment to living well
with the natural world around us. In particular, we pray
for those considering or working towards eco-church
awards, and those preparing for ‘Creationtide’ in
September.
A: The Church of South India (United), The Most Revd
Thomas Kanjirappally Oommen Moderator of CSI & Bishop
of Madhya Kerala
D: Dean Close School, Leonard Browne (Headteacher)
We pray that the Lord would maintain unity of mind
and purpose amongst the Christian staff here, and that
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we would continue to see staff and pupils drawn to
Christ as Saviour, Lord and Healer
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the work of the village evangelists,
especially those working in remote areas and tribal
communities
Mon 20 Bernard, abbot, teacher of the faith, 1153
A: Gboko (Abuja, Nigeria), Bishop Emmanuel Nyitsse
D: Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Eve Jardine-Young
(Headteacher), Josie Goodwin, Helen Wood (Chaplains)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel
We pray for the Bishop Cotton Girls’ School in Bangalore
and for the principal, Lavanya Mithran
Tue 21 A: George (Southern Africa), Bishop Brian Marajh
D: Cheltenham Network Church: Bishops Mission Order,
Ashley Collishaw (Leader)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the church councils
Wed 22 A: Georgia (IV, The Episcopal Church) Bishop
Scott Benhase
D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Andrew Banfield, David Barlow,
Owen Barraclough, Felicity Bayne, Graham Bryant, Richard
Buckley
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for the children’s work of the Diocese, and the
growing Sunday school movement, under the leadership
of mission partner Andrea Jung
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Thu 23 A: Gippsland (Victoria, Australia), Archdeacon Philip
Muston is the Administrator, Grafton (New South Wales,
Australia) Vacant
D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Geoffrey Cox, Stephen Eldridge,
Michael French, John Gann, Jacqueline Gardner, Nigel
Graham
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the San Luis Obispo
Deanery
Fri 24 Bartholomew the Apostle
A: Gitega (Burundi), Bishop John Nduwayo
Coadjutor Bishop (Burundi), Bishop Aimé Joseph
Kimararungu
D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Stephen Gregory, Patrick Harris,
Anne Holderness, John Horan,
Brian Horne, Lyn Horne
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the development of English medium
education at St Mary’s High School in Khammam
Sat 25 A: Glasgow & Galloway, (Scotland), Bishop
Gregor Duncan
D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the
Bishop’s Permission to Officiate, Barbara Knight,
Sue Knight, Audrey Martin-Doyle, John Mead,
David Murray, Peter Naylor, Elizabeth Nichols
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana
Samuel
We pray for the Link Officer for the Gloucester-KCD
partnership in Bangalore, Revd Christy Gnanadasan
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Week beginning Sunday 26 August 2018
Daily P: Finland, Espoo, Bishop Tapio Luoma
Sun 26 Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Piloting liberating models of leadership and ministry,
especially in multi-parish benefices
We pray for all the teams from multi parish benefices
joining in the THRIVE course; seeking to be church the
best that they can in their different contexts.
A: Southern Africa, The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba,
Archbishop of Capetown and Primate of Southern Africa
D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the
Bishop’s Permission to Officiate, Howard Nichols,
Dan Papworth, Jean Phillips, John Ridout, Rosanne Roberts,
Jacqueline Rodwell
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for all parishes with a link to parishes in
Gloucester
Mon 27 Monica, mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387
A: Gloucester (Canterbury, England), Bishop
Rachel Treweek, Gloucester, Tewkesbury (Canterbury,
England) Bishop Robert Springett
D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, William Rumball, Kerry Samuel,
Michael Sanders, Mike Schorah, Nigel Scotland,
Peter Sibley
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for The Revd Cosmas Galaliza, who is serving
as a missionary from DWT in the Islamic community of
Zanzibar; and for his family
Tue 28 Augustine, bishop, teacher of the faith, 430
A: Gombe (Jos, Nigeria), Bishop Henry Ndukuba
Goma (Congo), Bishop Kadhoro Desire Makanirwa
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D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Pauline Smith, Roger Symon,
Michael Taylor, Timothy Watson, John Willard, Paul Youde
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the Santa Clara Deanery
Wed 29 Beheading of John the Baptist
A: Grahamstown (Southern Africa), Bishop
Ebenezer Ntlali
D: Rachel, our Bishop
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the School for Children with Learning
Disabilities in Khammam
Thu 30 John Bunyan, spiritual writer, 1688
A: Guadalcanal (Melanesia), Bishop Nathan Tome
Hanuato'o (Melanesia), Bishop Alfred Karibongi
D: The Bishop’s Personal Staff, David Gardiner
(Chaplain), Diane Best, Claire Digby
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central,
Bishop Prasana Samuel
We pray for the Cathedral High School in Bangalore
and for the principal, Glory Shanthi
Fri 31 Aidan, bishop, missionary, 651
A: Guatemala (Central America), Bishop Armando Guerra
Soria, Guatemala (Central America) Bishop Silvestre
Romero
D: The Chancellor of the Diocese, June Rodgers
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the tourists visiting the churches of the
diocese
Sat 1 A: Guildford - (Canterbury, England), Bishop Andrew
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Sept John Watson, Guildford - Dorking - (Canterbury,
England), Bishop Jo Bailey Wells
D: The Diocesan Registrar, Jos Moule
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for all women who serve the local churches in
senior lay positions
Week beginning Sunday 2 September 2018
Daily P: Finland, Turku, Archbishop Kari Mäkinen,
Bishop Kaarlo Kalliala
Sun 2 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Placing schools at the heart of our mission with
creative connections between churches and schools
We pray for the new school year – for all new staff,
governors and children. Particularly for our new
Reception children and their families as they take this
big step into school. Pray for all those expecting an
Ofsted or SIAMS inspection this year. Praying for the
start of our Good Shepherd project which sees 9 fibre
glass sheep – one for each deanery – travelling around
the diocese helping to stimulate prayer and worship and
help our schools and parishes see themselves as one
worshipping community
A: South America, The Most Revd Gregory James Venables
Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America
& Bishop of Argentina
D: The Stroud Deanery, Pat Freeth (Area Dean),
Margaret Sheather (Lay Chair)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for ministries which focus on immigration rights
and racial justice
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Mon 3 Gregory the Great, bishop, teacher of the faith, 604
A: Guinea - (West Africa, West Africa), Bishop
Jacques Boston
D: The Benefice of Bisley, Chalford, France Lynch and
Oakridge and Bussage with Eastcombe, Sue Murray
(Parish Priest), Alan Aspray, John Cowen, Brenda Cox
(Readers)
We pray for new initiative with Messy Church beginning
this month
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for Revd Ananda Rao and the church in
Bhadrachalam
Tue 4 A: Gujarat - (North India), Bishop Silvans Christian
Kolhapur - (North India), Bishop Bathuel Tiwade
D: Bisley Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Lisa Austin
(Headteacher), Bussage C of E Primary School, Andrew
Ferguson (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central,
Bishop Prasana Samuel
We pray for the pupils and staff of the Arpana School
for children with learning disabilities
Wed 5 Katherine Parr of Sudeley, Queen, Woman of Prayer,
1548 [L]
A: Gusau - (Kaduna, Nigeria), Bishop John Garba
D: Christ Church C of E Primary School, Chalford, Lisa
Hinkley (Headteacher), Oakridge Parochial School, Lisa
Austin (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the distinctive ministry of deacons in social
work
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Thu 6 A: Guyana - (West Indies), Bishop Charles Davidson
D: The Benefice of Minchinhampton with Box and
Amberley, Sandy Emery, John Spiers (Parish Clergy), Linda
Jarvis (Readers)
We pray for our vacancy that God will send us the right
person to be our new Rector
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for the 7 new churches that have been planted
in the area around Kasulu and for their rapidly growing
congregations
Fri 7 A: Gwagwalada - ( Abuja, Nigeria), Bishop Moses
Tabwaye
D: Amberley Parochial School, Sharon Cale (Headteacher),
Minchinhampton Academy,
Nick Moss (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for Bishop Mary and all of the Diocesan staff
working at Sargent House, Salinas
Sat 8 Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A: Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church), Bishop
Jean Duracin
Suffragan Bishop of Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church),
Bishop Oge Beauvoir
D: The Benefice of Nailsworth with Shortwood, Horsley
and Newington Bagpath with Kingscote, Sue Sobczak,
Stephen Jarvis (Parish Clergy), Susan White (Reader)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the work of the Diocese with the elderly
Week beginning 9 September 2018
Daily P: Denmark, Ribe, Bishop Elof Westergaard
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Sun 9 Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Investing in our engagement with baptism families to
spark an amazing adventure with Jesus Christ
We pray for the Mega Messy Church event happening
at Viney Hill adventure centre on
16 September. For Sandie Bradley Messy Church
co-ordinator for The Forest of Dean and all the
enthusiasm and creativity within the Messy Church
teams contributing to the day. For the staff and
instructors at Viney Hill giving thanks for their skills and
enthusiasm. For everyone who will attend for the chance
to find God in new challenges in facing fears or
discovering creativity.
A: The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
D: Horsley C of E Primary School, Lisa Brind
(Headteacher), Nailsworth C of E Primary School,
Vince Southcott (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central,
Bishop Prasana Samuel
We pray for the churches, schools and vocational centre
at Tumkur
Mon 10 A: Harare - (Central Africa) Bishop Chad Nicholas
Gandiya, Luapula - (Central Africa) Bishop
Robert Mumbi
D: The Benefice of Painswick, Sheepscombe, Cranham,
The Edge, Pitchcombe, Harescombe and Brookthorpe,
Andrew Leach (Parish Priest), Mike Campbell, Sue Hartley,
Sue Stanley (Readers)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially
Today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the partnerships with Lebombo in
Mozambique and Karagwe in Tanzania
Tue 11 A: Hawaii - (VIII, The Episcopal Church), Bishop
Robert Fitzpatrick
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D: Cranham C of E Primary School, Anne Nolan
(Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for the evangelists working in every church,
who visit house to house and within the market places
to spread the gospel
Wed 12 A: Hereford - (Canterbury, England), Bishop
Richard Frith, Hereford - Ludlow - (Canterbury,
England), Bishop Alistair James Magowan
D: The Benefice of Rodborough, Peter Francis (Parish Priest)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for schools and colleges
Thu 13 John Chrysostom, bishop, teacher of the faith, 407
A: Highveld - (Southern Africa), Bishop Charles Mthetheleli
May
D: The Stroud Team Ministry, Simon Howell,
Mathew Page, Kate Stacey, Brian Woollaston (Parish
Clergy), Leslie Macleod-Downes, William Richardson
(Readers)
Prayers of thanks:
For all that is in the Team, for the ministry of many
people in many different ways.
Prayers of supplication:
For the strengthening of relationships and trust within
the team.
For healing where relationships and trust have been
damaged, and the courage to say yes to God's future for
us.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the English Medium School at Sathupalli
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Fri 14 Holy Cross Day
A: Ho - (Ghana, West Africa), Bishop Matthias Mededues-
Badohu
D: St Matthew’s C of E Primary School, Cainscross,
Gina Thompson (Headteacher), Randwick C of E
Primary School, David Poad (Headteacher)
We pray for our school community to be happy and
peaceful
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop
Prasana Samuel
We pray for all at the Makkala Ashraya Kendra, a
home for boys rescued from abusive situations or from
sleeping rough on the streets
Sat 15 Cyprian, bishop, martyr, 258
A: Honduras - (XI, The Episcopal Church), Bishop
Lloyd Allen
D: Whiteshill Primary Academy, Di Bainbridge
(Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for all parish volunteers and staff
Week beginning 16 September 2018
Daily P: Ireland, Tuam, Killala and Achonry, Bishop
Patrick Rooke
Sun 16 Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Investing in people and programmes, which excite
young people to explore and grow in faith
Catalyst - Saturday 22 September 2018 - We pray for
this exciting Diocese wide youth ministry gathering
coming up in September. That the planning for this
event will continue to come together and that the
publicity will be seen and flow through to those involved
in youth work, those who manage youth workers and
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those who are looking to start some youth work in their
setting. Please pray that people will start to book onto
the event and there will be an excitement about coming
together to learn from one another, and ultimately see
youth people connecting and growing with God.
A: The Episcopal Church of Sudan, The Most Revd Ezekiel
Kumir Kondo Archbishop of the Province of Sudan &
Bishop of Khartoum
D: The Benefice of Woodchester and Brimscombe,
Deborah Curram, Peter Francis (Parish Priest), Victoria
Robson, Richard Spencer (Readers)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
We pray for peaceful and understanding relationships
with the local Islam community
Mon 17 Hildegard, abbess, visionary, 1179
A: Hpa-an - (Myanmar), Bishop Saw Stylo
D: Brimscombe C of E Primary School, Joe Roberts
(Headteacher), Woodchester Endowed C of E Primary
School, Lynn Pennington (Headteacher)
Lord, we thank you for the wonderful living
community that is our school. We know that your
love binds us together, supporting and nurturing our
school family and community. Please help us to make
sure that our new children, teachers, parents and
Governors feel welcomed and supported at the start
of this new academic year.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the Monterey
Deanery
Tue 18 A: Huron - (Ontario, Canada), Bishop Linda Nicholls
Suffragan Bishop of Huron - (Ontario, Canada), Bishop
Terrance Arthur Dance, Kootenay - (British Columbia &
the Yukon, Canada), Bishop John Elswood Privett
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D: The Stroudwater Team Benefice, Steve Harrison,
Charles Minchin, Liz Palin, John Thompson (Parish Clergy),
Charles Garven, Kay Hensley, Richard Norton, Val Winder,
Colin Wood (Readers)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for St Andrews Church in Kothagudem, a large
mining town
Wed 19 A: Hyderabad - (Pakistan), Bishop Kaleem John
D: Lakefield C of E Primary Academy, Ian Williams
(Headteacher) Haresfield C of E Primary School, Rachel
Bacon (Headteacher)
We pray for our links with another C of E school in the
city – may it be fruitful for both schools
That our "Worship" times would be real and meaningful
to the children
That we would continue to develop our links with
St Peter's Church Haresfield giving thanks for the
faithfulness of our foundation governors.
That Haresfield school would live out our Christian
values within our local community and in our homes.
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central,
Bishop Prasana Samuel
We pray for the work of the church in social justice,
especially in campaigning for the rights of the Dalit
community
Thu 20 John Coleridge Patteson, bishop, and companions,
martyr, 1871
A: Ibadan - (Ibadan, Nigeria), Bishop Joseph Akinfenwa
D: King’s Stanley C of E Primary School, Derk van den Broek
(Headteacher), Leonard Stanley C of E Primary School,
Andrew Green (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the deanery of Södra Västmanland
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Fri 21 Ember Day
A: Ibadan North - (Ibadan, Nigeria), Bishop Segun
Okubadejo
D: Whitminster Endowed C of E Primary School,
Lisa Hinkley (Headteacher)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Western Tanganyika,
Bishop Sadock
We pray for the Diocesan Secretary, Canon Daudi and
all senior staff of the Diocese
Sat 22 Michael of All Angels
A: Ibadan South - (Ibadan, Nigeria), Bishop Akintunde
Popoola
D: Clergy in the Stroud Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, John Aldis, Brian Andrews, John
Ansell, Brian Atkinson, Richard Bryant, Peter Cheesman
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially
today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the San Luis Obispo
Deanery
Week beginning 23 September 2018
Daily P: Greenland, Bishop Sofie Petersen
Sun 23 Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity
LIFE: Investing in our engagement with baptism families to
spark an amazing adventure with Jesus Christ
We pray for the Toddler Groups run in our worshipping
communities. We give thanks for the energy and
commitment of their leaders in creating valued places of
safety, support and understanding. For the children and
carers who attend, may they experience God in the
welcome they receive, the relationships they build and
the fun they have.
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A: The Anglican Church of Tanzania Mpwapwa -
(Tanzania), In Vacancy
D: Clergy in the Stroud Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Ian Cooper, Stephen Earley,
Bryan East, Philip Elliott, Pat Freeth, Christopher Garrett
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for St. Paul’s church in Paloncha
Mon 24 Remigus, bishop, 533
A: Ibba - (Minye, South Sudan), Bishop Wilson Elisa Kamani
D: Clergy in the Stroud Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Jeffrey Green, Alison Guy,
Judith Howard, John Hunnisett, Michael Irving,
Vernon Lidstone
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially
today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop
Prasana Samuel
We pray for the work of the Women’s Fellowship in the
Diocese
Tues 25 A: Idah - ( Abuja, Nigeria), Bishop Joseph Musa
D: Clergy in the Stroud Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, Ann Morris, David Newell, Peter
Newing, Angela Reeder, Anthony Roberts, Laurie Smith,
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the deanery of Norra Dalarna
Wed 26 A: Idah - ( Abuja, Nigeria), Bishop Joseph Musa
D: Clergy in the Stroud Deanery with the Bishop’s
Permission to Officiate, David Stoddart,
Michael Tucker, Pepita Walker
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially
today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop
Sadock
We pray for the Government centre at Kabanga, caring
for albino children
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Thu 27 Francis of Assisi, friar, deacon, 1226
A: Idaho - (VIII, The Episcopal Church), Bishop Brian Thom,
Indianapolis - (V, The Episcopal Church), Bishop Jennifer
Baskerville-Burrows
D: The Honorary Assistant Bishops of the Diocese, Bob
Evens, Pat Harris, Christopher Hill, David Jennings, Anthony
Priddis
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today
the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary
We pray for church communities in the Santa Clara
Deanery
Fri 28 A: Ideato - (Owerri, Nigeria), Bishop Caleb Maduoma
D: The Bishop’s Advisory Group on the Ministry of
Healing, Sheila Appleton (Convener)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today
the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
We pray for the work of the School for the Deaf in
Dornakal
Sat 29 William Tyndale, translator, martyr, 1536
A: Idoani - (Ondo, Nigeria) Bishop Ezekiel Dahunsi
D: The Bishop’s Worship, Prayer and Spirituality Group,
Rob Axford (Chair)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today
the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop
Prasana Samuel
We pray for the work of the churches and projects in
the rural areas around Bangalore
Week beginning 30 September 2018
Daily P: Wales, Swansea and Brecon, Bishop
John Davies
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Sun 30 George Whitefield of Gloucester, Preacher, 1770 [L]
LIFE: Sharing our stories in new and different ways, including
through digital media
We pray for the upcoming Cheltenham Literature
Festival and the relationships that will be made there.
We pray for the partnership between the Diocese of
Gloucester and Cheltenham festivals, particularly
remembering those staffing the Children and Families
space hosted by the Diocese of Gloucester. We pray for
all those visiting that space, and writing messages for the
Tree of Hopes and Dreams, that each person goes out
with a sense of joy and promise for the future.
A: Ife - (Ibadan, Nigeria) Bishop Oluwole Odubogun
D: The Forest South Deanery, Chris Maclay (Area
Dean), Chris Witham (Lay Chair)
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today
the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
We pray for the seniors coming to the diocesan centre
in Rättvik