Read the latest news from the Church of England over concerns about memorials in our churches which have links to slavery and of the first planned meeting of the General Synod, ' in person' since the lockdown. Plus news of their new booklet published to help those who are struggling with their mental health. Church family news and look whose been celebrating their birthdays recently !!This weeks bible passage from John's gospel are words from the High Priestly prayer. They are said by Jesus as he prays for his diciples as the culmination of his earthly ministry reaches a climax and soon he will no longer be with them . Nicky Beasley writes , as Jesus prays for his Father to care and protect them as believers they are prayers for us too. As Jesus is now ascended to heaven and as our great High Priest we can be assured that Jesus now intecedes for us on our behalf. What reassurance.This weeks prayers have been written by Julie Leweney
Read about the new pilgrimage route St. Sigfrids way named after the 11 th Century pilgrim, which passes through the diocese starting in York and finishing in Vaxjo, Sweden .Join Bishop Michael as he walks with the pilgrims later this month . The service sheet for this Sunday includes prayers written by Denise Snowball.
In this weeks edition there are details about the latest book written by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell entitled," Prayer : Where to start and how to keep going ". Read about what the Jesus prayer is and what Stephen says about it and how using it can bring calmness when we might be feeling anxious or worried. ' Getting Ready ,' the title of our new bible study which begins this Tuesday evening 7pm via zoom . Come along and join us as we start to prepare for our new incumbent that we hope will be in post soon!This weeks prayers have been written by Frank Mugglestone.
Matthew Parker , the new new Bishop of Stafford was consecrated at Lambeth palace last week. We all wish him well now its official !'I am the good shepherd,' says Jesus in this weeks gospel reading from John10:11-18. Why does Jesus describe himself as a good shepherd and why is his role as one very important especially in the light of the events of Good Friday ? Nicky Beasley writes this weeks message and Val Adams has prepared our intercessions.
