10th December
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT. On the second Sunday advent, we pray: Lord Jesus, light of the world, the prophets said you would bring peace and save your people in trouble. Give peace in our hearts at Christmas and show all the world God’s love. Amen.
9th December
Today we pray for Kirkby-in-Ashfield, St Thomas. We also pray for The Diocese of Bath and Wells.
8th December
Today we pray for Huthwaite, All Saints. We also pray for The Diocese of Barrackpore (The Church of North India).
7th December
Today we pray for West Hucknall, St Peter & St Paul. We also pray for The Diocese of Barisal (The Church of Bangladesh).
6th December
Today we pray for St Mary Magdalene and St John the Evangelist, Hucknall. We also pray for The Diocese of Baringo (The Anglican Church of Kenya).
Bishop Paul’s Christmas Message 2023
‘A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices. For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.’ In his Christmas message, Bishop Paul reminds us that Jesus’ birth restores hope to a weary world. He shares, "this is why the church exists, not because Christians have all the answers to the biggest questions of life or never feel weary, but because the peace of Christ that passes all understanding can settle our restless hearts and awaken in us a thrill of hope
5th December
Today we pray for St Mary's Greasley. We also pray for The Diocese of Bari (The Church of Nigeria - Anglican Communion).
4th December
Today we pray for St Mary's Eastwood. We also pray for The Diocese of Barbados (The Church in the Province of the West Indies).
3rd December
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Today, 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. As we begin the season of Advent, we pray: Lord Jesus, light of the world, born in David’s city of Bethlehem, born like him to be a king: be born in our hearts at Christmas, be King of our lives today. Amen. We also pray for The Church of
1st December
Today we pray for Newstead Deanery. We also pray for The Diocese of Bangor (Church in Wales).