We pray for teachers and students. As the new term starts, schools have faced a lack of clarity over reopening which has made it more difficult to plan appropriate education for students and has left teachers and support staff without clear guidance. We pray that every child will be educated properly and safely, and that […]
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? No? How about making one small change – to a fair trade product – like highly nutritional quinoa pasta, made with durum wheat and 20% Fairtrade quinoa flour from Bolivia, refreshing and full bodied breakfast blend tea grown and harvested by traditional farmers in East Africa, […]
We pray for the UK’s new financial commitments in 2021. The recent Spending Review included the aid budget being slashed to just 0.5% of GNI and didn’t commit to a permanent £20 uplift in Universal Credit. We pray for budgetary commitments which prioritise creating a fairer society and a more just world. We pray for […]
We pray for the transformation which Jesus brings. This Christmas, we remember the coming of Jesus to our world, and the promise of hope which that brings with it. We pray that the trans-formative power of Jesus might be felt in all communities around the world today. We pray for those weighed down by debt […]
We pray for migrants. Friday 18th was UN International Migrants Day, which celebrates social cohesion and the new communities enriched by the contribution of migrants. We pray comfort for those leaving their homes for a better life and thank you for the communities enhanced by diversity. We give thanks and appreciation for teachers. Often caught […]
A person dies every 30 seconds from diseases caused by plastic pollution and rubbish. But what can you do? Think about how you can reduce the amount of waste you produce by opting for plastic-free alternatives. Here are some ideas: Replace sticky tape with string and recycle old Christmas cards into gift tags. Print brown […]
We pray for people fleeing conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Especially those who are fleeing conflict between forces in the area and are caught up in fighting, while humanitarian organisations have not been able to easily access the region. We pray for those forced to leave their homes and for the safety of all in […]
An evening of entertainment and fun was held recently run by the church drama group, The Progress Players. It was definitely a first for them performing on Zoom for a remote audience from as far away as the USA. Everyone was asked to make a Christmas hat in advance of the event and did this […]
We give thanks for biodiversity. World Soil Day, which celebrates the biodiversity encouraged by healthy soil and encourages sustainable management and are thankful for the variety of life supported by God’s creation We give thanks for vaccine development around the world especially the dedication of scientists in creating the vaccine, and pray for the success […]
We have received many Christmas Greetings from our friends around the country and we share God’s love with everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who struggle in our world in so many ways. God uses our hands, feet, eyes, ears, minds and hearts to be his presence […]
