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).
30th November
Today we pray for those who support rough sleepers. We also pray for The Diocese of Ballarat (The Anglican Church of Australia).
29th November
Today we pray for those who are homeless. We also pray for The Diocese of Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands (The Church in the Province of the West Indies).
28th November
Today we pray for the diocesan Discipleship & Ministry team. We also pray for The Diocese of Badagry (The Church of Nigeria - Anglican Communion).
27th November
Today we pray for all our Licensed Lay Ministers, Readers, Local Missional Leaders & authorised ministers across the diocese and give thanks for their important ministry. We also pray for The Diocese of Ayod (Province of the Episcopal Chuch of South Sudan).
26th November
CHRIST THE KING. Today, we end the Church’s year, and we celebrate the Universal Kingship of Jesus Christ. We remind ourselves that in a world that can often seem so uncertain, Jesus has won the victory over sin through the Cross, and we have the promise of his glory before us. We pray today for all those situations in our world where this message most urgently needs to be heard today.