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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.
14th December 2025
Joy at Christmastime
The Church of England’s Advent and Christmas theme for 2025 revolves round
a single word: Joy!
Our churches will - as always - be seeking to make the most of the opportunity
December brings to share The Joy of Christmas with their communities.
The great joy of Christmas, of course, is the good news the angel declared to
the shepherds - the news of Jesus’ birth as Emmanuel (God with us).
The national church has put together a wealth of resources for churches to use
to help spread more joy this Advent and Christmas season. These include story
books for children and families, picture books and daily reflections to help us
enter into deeper prayer this Advent.
All the resources can be found on the Church of England’s website:
www.churchofengland.org/christmas
The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people ...’ Luke 2.10-11
Lord, thank you for all that our churches will be doing to spread your joy this
Advent season. May we all work together to bring light into the world and share
the joy of your kingdom here on earth.
The Church of England’s Advent and Christmas theme for 2025 revolves round
a single word: Joy!
Our churches will - as always - be seeking to make the most of the opportunity
December brings to share The Joy of Christmas with their communities.
The great joy of Christmas, of course, is the good news the angel declared to
the shepherds - the news of Jesus’ birth as Emmanuel (God with us).
The national church has put together a wealth of resources for churches to use
to help spread more joy this Advent and Christmas season. These include story
books for children and families, picture books and daily reflections to help us
enter into deeper prayer this Advent.
All the resources can be found on the Church of England’s website:
www.churchofengland.org/christmas
The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people ...’ Luke 2.10-11
Lord, thank you for all that our churches will be doing to spread your joy this
Advent season. May we all work together to bring light into the world and share
the joy of your kingdom here on earth.
15th December 2025
St James, West Malvern
Please pray for our Community Orchard Pilgrim Path Project, that we can develop use of the orchard as an ecologically diverse, accessible place for school activities, outdoor worship, community events and a space where people can reflect on nature and God. Clergy: Becky Elliott, Rosemary Herbert, Nicholas Menon
Please pray for our Community Orchard Pilgrim Path Project, that we can develop use of the orchard as an ecologically diverse, accessible place for school activities, outdoor worship, community events and a space where people can reflect on nature and God. Clergy: Becky Elliott, Rosemary Herbert, Nicholas Menon
16th December 2025
The Severnside Parishes
Please pray for our missional work with young people, seniors and community
groups across Kempsey, Norton, Severn Stoke and Croome D’Abitot. In particular
our ministry team: Kat Mepham, Libbirty Webber, Owain Bell, Don Sloggett, Libby
James, Kay Mason and Ron Rust
Please pray for our missional work with young people, seniors and community
groups across Kempsey, Norton, Severn Stoke and Croome D’Abitot. In particular
our ministry team: Kat Mepham, Libbirty Webber, Owain Bell, Don Sloggett, Libby
James, Kay Mason and Ron Rust
17th December 2025
The Protestant Church of Central Germany
We pray for the victims and all those affected by last year’s terrorist attack in
Magdeburg, and for the preparations for this year’s commemorative ceremonies on 20 December. God, give us wisdom, comfort, healing and peace.
We pray for the victims and all those affected by last year’s terrorist attack in
Magdeburg, and for the preparations for this year’s commemorative ceremonies on 20 December. God, give us wisdom, comfort, healing and peace.
18th December 2025
The Severnside Parishes
Please pray for our churches as we look at growing our discipleship and for St Mary, Kempsey as we contemplate a reorder of the church. Ministry Team: Kat Mepham, Libbirty Webber, Owain Bell, Don Sloggett, Libby James, Kay Mason and Ron Rust
Please pray for our churches as we look at growing our discipleship and for St Mary, Kempsey as we contemplate a reorder of the church. Ministry Team: Kat Mepham, Libbirty Webber, Owain Bell, Don Sloggett, Libby James, Kay Mason and Ron Rust
19th December 2025
Little Malvern Priory
Pray that we may build on the success and energy of our 875 Celebration year, in
drawing more people to worship with us regularly. Pray for all those who visit us as walkers, cyclists or visitors to Little Malvern Court. Pray for all affected by the eight month closure of the A449, especially for local shops and businesses whose trade
is threatened. Clergy: Stephen Sealy
Pray that we may build on the success and energy of our 875 Celebration year, in
drawing more people to worship with us regularly. Pray for all those who visit us as walkers, cyclists or visitors to Little Malvern Court. Pray for all affected by the eight month closure of the A449, especially for local shops and businesses whose trade
is threatened. Clergy: Stephen Sealy
20th December 2025
Growing as Kingdom People
Gracious God, nurture our spirits with your word. Help us grow in compassion,
humility, and courage. Through our lives, may others glimpse the beauty of your
kingdom.
Gracious God, nurture our spirits with your word. Help us grow in compassion,
humility, and courage. Through our lives, may others glimpse the beauty of your
kingdom.
21st December 2025
40 years of Maggs, Worcester
On this day in 1985, Maggs was founded as a sub-committee of All Saints’ Church in Worcester, responding to the growing need for practical and compassionate support for people experiencing homelessness. Forty years on,
Maggs continues to provide vital services across Worcestershire — including day centres, outreach, clothing provision, and long-term support — helping individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
We give thanks for everyone who has played a role in Maggs’ journey: from the founders to the staff, volunteers, churches, supporters, and the resilient individuals we walk alongside every day.
Please pray for the continued work of Maggs, for all who are without a safe place to call home this winter, and for wisdom and compassion to shape the next 40 years of this vital mission.
On this day in 1985, Maggs was founded as a sub-committee of All Saints’ Church in Worcester, responding to the growing need for practical and compassionate support for people experiencing homelessness. Forty years on,
Maggs continues to provide vital services across Worcestershire — including day centres, outreach, clothing provision, and long-term support — helping individuals rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
We give thanks for everyone who has played a role in Maggs’ journey: from the founders to the staff, volunteers, churches, supporters, and the resilient individuals we walk alongside every day.
Please pray for the continued work of Maggs, for all who are without a safe place to call home this winter, and for wisdom and compassion to shape the next 40 years of this vital mission.