December 5th
Today, we pray for Carlton-in-Lindrick, St John the Evangelist; Langold, St Luke; Oldcotes, St Mark (Mark Orr; Churchwardens: Patricia Shepherd, Richard Smith) and The Diocese of el-Obeid – Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan
December 4th
On 2nd Sunday of Advent, we pray for Blyth, St Mary & St Martin; St Mary & St Martin’s Church School; Ranskill, St Barnabas; Scrooby, St Wilfrid (Vacant; Area Dean: David Gough; Lay Chair: Isabelle Richards; Churchwardens: Gordon Ashworth, David Hill, Graham Robinson, David Stacey). We also pray for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem & The Middle East.
December 3rd
Today, we pray for University Hospitals NHS Trust – Queens Medical Centre and City Hospital (Julian Hemstock, Gail Spencer, James Pacey, Monika Doering, Colin Reed, Sam Tredwell, David McCoulough). We also pray for The Diocese of Nzara – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Western Equatoria Province)
Start the Day on First Fridays with Bishop Paul and Sarah (149) – 2nd December 2022
In a special Start the Day for Advent, Bishop Paul and Sarah reflect on how to find strength and hope in God when you are feeling weary or anxious during the busy and intense days leading to Christmas. They also express particular thanks to all the people who lead and serve in the parishes of the diocese, with a special mention of the many village churches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt23h41o8nA
December 2nd
Today, we pray for Beckingham, All Saints; Walkeringham, St Mary Magdalene; Misterton, All Saints; West Stockwith, St Mary the Blessed Virgin; Clayworth, St Peter; Gringley-on-the-Hill, St Peter & St Paul (Vacant; Area Dean: David Gough; Lay Chair: Isabelle Richards; Churchwardens: Susan Pearce, Stephanie Baines, Hugo Dunkley, Ann-Marie Morley, Sarah Elliott, Jean Fowkes). We also pray for The Diocese of Southern Nyanza – The Anglican Church of Kenya.
December 1st
Today, we pray for Chaplains in Education: Nottingham University (Grant Walton, Daniele Bocchetti, Anna Clarke); Nottingham Trent University (Richard Davey, Andrew Porter). We also pray for the Diocese of Nyang – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Eastern Bahr el Ghazal Province)
November 30th
Today, we pray for Bassetlaw & Bawtry Deanery (Area Dean: David Gough; Lay Chair: Isabelle Richards) and The Diocese of Nyamlel – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Northern Bahr el Ghazal Province)
November 29th
Today, we pray for the leadership of the Younger Leader College (Duncan Dean, Ruth Lee) and The Diocese of Nyahururu – The Anglican Church of Kenya
November 28th
Today, we pray for Sector Based Ministries, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Andy Armitt) and The Diocese of Nsukka – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Enugu Province)
November 27th
On the 1st Sunday of Advent, we begin a new Church Year. We give thanks for all that has been and what shall be. We pray for Disciples to Grow Wider, Younger and Deeper across our diocese. Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through Jesus the Lord. Amen.We also pray for The Nippon Sei Ko Kai