An occasional short reflection produced by the Stourdene team. It can be accessed from the website https://www.stourdene.comContact the Stourdene administrator Jane Evans for further details
A prayer for Ukraine by Sally Foster-Fulton, Head of Nations and Church Relations, Christian AidBorders, barricades, bewilderment…When the bargaining begins,God please protect peace.Sanctions, security measured in minutes and it’s scary…When safety scatters,God please protect peace.War dresses up in peace-keeper’s clothes,Troops amass, the ground trembles and so do people…When the future feels fragile,God please protect peace.The littlest, the least likely to have a say,Those whose lives are sanctioned and bargained over –Violence always finds them first.And the ‘oh-so-important’ political maneuvers mean nothing to them.They just want to live.When the winners want to wipe them out of the way,God please protect peace.We will not turn away. We will stand together –God give us the strength to protect peace.Amenhttps://www.christianaid.org.uk/pray/
Join us in the Prayer Room by phoneIt is free, simple to use and you are welcome.We use the rhythm of prayer resources of the Northumbria Community. These can be found in the books Celtic Daily Prayer published by Collins, or online at https://www.northumbriacommunity.org/, or we can post you a copy.Every Thursday:9am Morning PrayerStep 1. Decide you are joining to pray at one of the times aboveStep 2. Dial this number from your phone: 0333 0164 757Step 3. When prompted, key in the conference room number to your keypad: 82803339#Step 4. When prompted, key in the pin number 8402#Step 5. You will be able to hear and speak as normal on the phone, hearing us leading the prayers and others who choose to participate out loud. But you can also simply listen in.Please feel free to contact Jane Evans, Benefice Administrator, at janealisonevans@gmail.com or Reverend Sharon Goble, Rector of Stourdene Benefice which includes the parishes of Ettington, Alderminster, Newbold on Stour, Halford, the Pillertons and Butlers Marston. She can be reached by email on sharon.goble@btinternet.com
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