Daily prayers

Today, we pray for Bluecoat Wollaton Academy and The Diocese of Eastern Oregon – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province)

Today, we pray for Bluecoat Primary, Bilborough and The Diocese of Oregon – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province

Today, we pray for Bluecoat Aspley Academy and The Diocese of Ontario – The Anglican Church of Canada (Ontario Province)

Today, we pray for Bleasby C of E Primary School and The Diocese of Ondo – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Ondo Province)

On 1st Sunday of Christmas, we celebrate with the Holy Family as they offer Jesus to the Lord as their first born. We pray for all babies born today and for their families that they may grow in safety and security and ‘in the knowledge of the Lord’. We also pray for Archbishop Cranmer C of E Primary Academy, Aslockton and La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico

John Wyclif: Today we recall the life of one of the churches great reformers. We thank God for the vision we have to Grow Disciples and for the year ahead as we seek to introduce new people to Jesus Christ as our Lord. We also pray for The Diocese of Omu-Aran – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Kwara Province)

The first ‘quiet day’ of the week, with no feast day. Take a few minutes today to be thankful for things that can be celebrated from the last week. We remember those who have not been able to see family and friends as they have been caring for others and serving in the emergency services. We also pray for The Diocese of Olympia – The Episcopal Church (VIII (8) Province)

St Thomas Becket, Martyr: Today, we commemorate another martyr. We give thanks for Thomas’s gift of faith and pray for Justin, his successor. We pray for The Diocese of Olo – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Western Equatoria Province)

The Holy Innocents: This sombre commemoration of the death of the young is a sharp counterpoint to the celebration of new birth. Please pray today for those who are victims of aggression. The Diocese of Oleh – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Bendel Province)

On St John's Day, Apostle and Evangelist: ‘The Word was made Flesh and Dwelt Among Us’. With these words John acclaims, the Incarnation of God and Man. Today, we are thankful for John’s gift and for all evangelists in the Church. Pray for Christians in other denominations and the work of the ecumenical movement. We also pray for the Diocese of Okrika – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) (Niger Delta Province)