Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Newport Minster will be open for prayer on Friday from 10am and from 5-7pm and on Sunday from 10am on.A Book of Condolence will be available for people to sign if they wish.
We are looking for a new Team Rector for the Parish of Newport Minster, St John and Carisbrooke. To find out more watch this video from the Diocese of Portsmouth - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CofEPortsmouth/videos/1702453520125234">https://www.facebook.com/CofEPortsmouth/videos/1702453520125234</a>.
On Palm Sunday we had a united benefice service which started in the chapel in Carisbrooke Castle, St Nicholas-in-Castro. We then walked with two of the Castle donkeys to St Mary's Church, Carisbrooke, where we finished the service.To watch the service go to https://tinyurl.com/4c8ywamp.
God of peace and justice,we prayer for the people of Ukraine todayWe pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.We pray for those with power over war or peace,for wisdom, discernment and compassionto guide their decisions.Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,that you would hold and protect them.We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.Amen.
