Opening Prayer Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be they name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us. Deliver us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. AmenA Thought for Today: Today we reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit to God’s new body, the disciples of Jesus. The Spirit came with power like a mighty wind and tongues of fire. The Spirit came with gifts that amazed, astonished and bewildered others. The Spirit came and fulfilled the words of the prophet Joel. (Acts 2v1-21) Today we can ask God for His Holy Spirit. The Spirit that will open our hearts, souls and minds to see that Jesus is Lord.Prayer for Pentecost: Eternal God, send us the Holy Spirit to enlighten us, to teach us and to guide us; so we may tell out your opening of the way of eternal life for people of all races and nations; so that everyone may join in telling others of your glory. AMENPrayer of blessing May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and evermore. Amen.Closing Note This message is sent to you with love and prayers as: a word of encouragement and a sign of hope in these quite extraordinary times.
Trinity SundayOpening Prayer Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be they name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us. Deliver us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. AmenA Thought for Today: Today we reflect on the amazing nature of God, a community of love. One God, three persons. A unity beyond our everyday understanding. Our creator, our saviour, our life giver. A Trinity, a three in one, a unity of three. A God that the Creeds of the Church attempt to describe. A God that the Church calls us to worship as father, son and holy spirit. A God that invites us to come. Prayer for Trinity: Almighty and eternal God, revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three persons and yet one God, in the perfect unity of love; by the grace of the Divine Majesty keep us steadfast in faith to acknowledge the Trinity and worship the unity. Hold us firm so that we may come to know you in all your ways and always rejoice in your eternal glory. AmenPrayer of blessing May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and evermore. Amen.Closing Note This message is sent to you with love and prayers as: a word of encouragement and a sign of hope in these quite extraordinary times.
Opening Prayer Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be they name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive them that trespass against us. Deliver us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. AmenA Thought for Today: Today we remember that Jesus returned to heaven where he now reigns and prays for us until his return. (Acts 1v9-11)Prayer for Ascension Risen Christ, you have raised our human nature to the throne of heaven: help us to seek and serve you, that we may join you at the Father’s side, where you reign with the Spirit in glory, now and for ever. AmenPrayer of blessing May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all, now and evermore. Amen.Closing Note This message is sent to you with love and prayers as: a word of encouragement and a sign of hope in these quite extraordinary times.
DYING MATTERS AWARENESS WEEK (May 2026) The mission of Dying Matters is to break down the stigma and taboo of talking about death and dying. Every year, people around the UK use Dying Matters Awareness Week to encourage communities to get talking in whatever way, shape or form works for them. This year, the focus of the week is on how we feel, talk about, and deal with death and dying – and what brings us together. Studies show that there are no scientific differences in grieving regardless of race, age or religion. This is even though there are many differences in the ways that cultures and faiths approach and mark death and dying. A friend or family member’s death can affect every person differently, we can all feel the impact of the loss, helplessness, sadness – but we may do it, and show it, in different ways. So whilst we may all talk about death and dying in a multitude of ways, we do share a common thread. For, at their core, feelings about dying, and our experiences of grief, are universal emotions that we all share, no matter who we are or where we live or what we believe.
