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1st December 2025
Start of Advent
Lord, as Advent begins, open our hearts to your coming. Kindle in us hope, peace,
joy, and love. Prepare us to welcome Christ with faith, gratitude, and wonder. Amen.
Lord, as Advent begins, open our hearts to your coming. Kindle in us hope, peace,
joy, and love. Prepare us to welcome Christ with faith, gratitude, and wonder. Amen.
2nd December 2025
Christ Church, Lye
Please pray for our ongoing mission and for our new vicar, Glen Ruffle; for his wife Angela and daughter Hazel, as they settle into life in Lye. Clergy: Glen Ruffle, Chris Kent. Reader: Graham Dyer
Please pray for our ongoing mission and for our new vicar, Glen Ruffle; for his wife Angela and daughter Hazel, as they settle into life in Lye. Clergy: Glen Ruffle, Chris Kent. Reader: Graham Dyer
3rd December 2025
Diocese of Peru
Following his consecration as Bishop Coadjutor in August, pray for Bishop Victor as he undertakes his new role and assumes new responsibilities. Pray too for Bishop Jorge, as the two work together to discern the future shape of mission and ministry in the Diocese of Peru, and prepare for Victor replacing Jorge as diocesan bishop in a few years’ time.
Following his consecration as Bishop Coadjutor in August, pray for Bishop Victor as he undertakes his new role and assumes new responsibilities. Pray too for Bishop Jorge, as the two work together to discern the future shape of mission and ministry in the Diocese of Peru, and prepare for Victor replacing Jorge as diocesan bishop in a few years’ time.
4th December 2025
Malvern & Upton Deanery
We pray for growth in the links between our churches, so that together we may be an expression of the body of Christ across the whole area of the Deanery. We pray for wisdom and discernment for the Deanery Leadership Team, as they seek to further kingdom growth and strengthen the impact of mission and ministry through the Deanery. Deanery Leadership Team - Area Dean: Gary Crellin, Lay Chair: Maria Toman, Becky Elliott and Derek Valentine
We pray for growth in the links between our churches, so that together we may be an expression of the body of Christ across the whole area of the Deanery. We pray for wisdom and discernment for the Deanery Leadership Team, as they seek to further kingdom growth and strengthen the impact of mission and ministry through the Deanery. Deanery Leadership Team - Area Dean: Gary Crellin, Lay Chair: Maria Toman, Becky Elliott and Derek Valentine
5th December 2025
Berrow with Pendock
Pray for everyone who is supporting the ministry in the Berrow and Longdon Benefices during their vacancy. As a new vicar is sought to take forward the wonderful ongoing ministry there, we pray that your will be done, Lord, and we lift before you whoever the new vicar will be. We pray that, through the Holy Spirit, they will hear your call to lead these parishes as we seek to follow your way. Clergy: vacant, Anthea Elston
Pray for everyone who is supporting the ministry in the Berrow and Longdon Benefices during their vacancy. As a new vicar is sought to take forward the wonderful ongoing ministry there, we pray that your will be done, Lord, and we lift before you whoever the new vicar will be. We pray that, through the Holy Spirit, they will hear your call to lead these parishes as we seek to follow your way. Clergy: vacant, Anthea Elston
6th December 2025
Growing as Kingdom People
Lord Jesus, grow in us hearts that reflect your kingdom. May our words, actions, and love reveal your presence. Shape us into servants who bring light, hope, and grace.
Lord Jesus, grow in us hearts that reflect your kingdom. May our words, actions, and love reveal your presence. Shape us into servants who bring light, hope, and grace.
7th December 2025
Christmas singing in Halesowen
An exciting new singing group is beginning today at St John the Baptist Church in Halesowen. Initially meeting once each month, Joyful Noise is aimed at children and young people who enjoy singing and want to flourish in faith through song.
The first session will focus on Christmas songs and Carols, including a song especially for the Christingle Messy Church on 21 December. Future sessions will explore new and previously learnt songs, and it is hoped that the singing group will ultimately share the ‘Joyful Noise’ at some Sunday Worship services, and special services such as Easter and Christmas.
Children and Families’ Worker, Louise Hicklin, said: “Singing worship songs together fosters a sense of belonging, helping children to
connect emotionally with their faith. Praising God through singing allows them to have active and meaningful participation in worship.”
‘Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.’ Psalm 98:4
Pray for the new singing group at St John the Baptist in Halesowen and for all our churches who are finding new ways of reaching
children and families during Advent and Christmas.
An exciting new singing group is beginning today at St John the Baptist Church in Halesowen. Initially meeting once each month, Joyful Noise is aimed at children and young people who enjoy singing and want to flourish in faith through song.
The first session will focus on Christmas songs and Carols, including a song especially for the Christingle Messy Church on 21 December. Future sessions will explore new and previously learnt songs, and it is hoped that the singing group will ultimately share the ‘Joyful Noise’ at some Sunday Worship services, and special services such as Easter and Christmas.
Children and Families’ Worker, Louise Hicklin, said: “Singing worship songs together fosters a sense of belonging, helping children to
connect emotionally with their faith. Praising God through singing allows them to have active and meaningful participation in worship.”
‘Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.’ Psalm 98:4
Pray for the new singing group at St John the Baptist in Halesowen and for all our churches who are finding new ways of reaching
children and families during Advent and Christmas.
8th December 2025
Christ Church, Malvern
Please pray for our mission to the community, particularly those who are more elderly. We pray for the group of ministers and the local ministry team working together for Christ Church and its mission to be viable and relevant to the people of Malvern. Clergy: Gary Crellin, Sue Beverly, Kim Taplin. Reader: Eileen Tomlin
Please pray for our mission to the community, particularly those who are more elderly. We pray for the group of ministers and the local ministry team working together for Christ Church and its mission to be viable and relevant to the people of Malvern. Clergy: Gary Crellin, Sue Beverly, Kim Taplin. Reader: Eileen Tomlin
9th December 2025
Eldersfield, Hollybush and Birtsmorton
We pray for everyone supporting the ministry in the Berrow and Longdon Benefices during their vacancy. We pray that your will be done Lord, and, through the Holy Spirit, the right person will hear your call to lead these parishes as we seek to follow
your way. Clergy: vacant, Anthea Elston
We pray for everyone supporting the ministry in the Berrow and Longdon Benefices during their vacancy. We pray that your will be done Lord, and, through the Holy Spirit, the right person will hear your call to lead these parishes as we seek to follow
your way. Clergy: vacant, Anthea Elston
10th December 2025
Diocese of Morogoro
We pray for all those who minister within the Diocese of Morogoro and give special thanks for the partnership between our two Dioceses. In particular, we remember the many challenges facing the clergy and people in Morogoro, particularly in the light of recent unrest in Tanzania, and pray they will be filled with hope and joy as they prepare for 2026.
We pray for all those who minister within the Diocese of Morogoro and give special thanks for the partnership between our two Dioceses. In particular, we remember the many challenges facing the clergy and people in Morogoro, particularly in the light of recent unrest in Tanzania, and pray they will be filled with hope and joy as they prepare for 2026.
11th December 2025
Great Malvern Priory
Pray for our Children, Youth and Families’ Group, reaching children and families at the Priory, especially for leader Hilary Ruck, and for the ‘Join the Christmas Story’ initiative. Clergy: Roger Latham, Philippa Lowe. Readers: Chris Boulton, Sue Copsey, Claire Darnborough, Richard Weatherill, David Webster
Pray for our Children, Youth and Families’ Group, reaching children and families at the Priory, especially for leader Hilary Ruck, and for the ‘Join the Christmas Story’ initiative. Clergy: Roger Latham, Philippa Lowe. Readers: Chris Boulton, Sue Copsey, Claire Darnborough, Richard Weatherill, David Webster
12th December 2025
Holy Trinity, Malvern
Please pray for our Places of Welcome coffee morning, our Babies and Toddler group, our Anna Chaplains and our service for young families, Creative Church. Also, our reordering project to create a more flexible space in church. Clergy: Becky Elliott, Eric Knowles, Peter Nokes
Please pray for our Places of Welcome coffee morning, our Babies and Toddler group, our Anna Chaplains and our service for young families, Creative Church. Also, our reordering project to create a more flexible space in church. Clergy: Becky Elliott, Eric Knowles, Peter Nokes
13th December 2025
Growing as Kingdom People
Heavenly Father, plant your truth deep within us. Let our faith mature through prayer, worship, and service. Make us bold witnesses, spreading your kingdom wherever you lead.
Heavenly Father, plant your truth deep within us. Let our faith mature through prayer, worship, and service. Make us bold witnesses, spreading your kingdom wherever you lead.