Calendar of Intercessions - Oct-Nov-Dec 2021 - Diocese of Gloucester
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Calendar of Intercessions
Oct-Nov-Dec 2021
The Partnership Prayer of the
El Camino Real, Gloucester and
Western Tanganyika Partnership
Holy God,
source of healing and of peace,
bless with your grace the companion dioceses
of El Camino Real, Gloucester
and Western Tanganyika.
Through our partnership one with another
may we grow in mutual affection and communion,
seek a more profound experience of truth,
build up the Church in unity
and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
The Partnership Prayer of the
Gloucester – Västerås Partnership
God, without boundaries, limitless in love:
bless with your grace
the partnership between Gloucester and Västerås;
in learning of one another,
help us to understand ourselves;
in wrestling with difference,
help us deepen our friendship;
in worshipping in unity,
help us to draw closer to you,
God in Trinity, embracing all.
Amen.
Please note:
When praying for our bishops, please pray for
‘Rachel our Bishop, and Robert, Bishop of Tewkesbury’
2
Key: A = Anglican Communion
Province Diocese Archbishop / Bishop
D = Diocese of Gloucester
[L] = Local Diocesan Calendar
P = Porvoo Communion
LIFE = Diocesan Life Vision
N = Notables
Week beginning Sunday 26 September 2021
Daily: LIFE: Engagement – living out Christ’s love and hope
• Being advocates for human flourishing, through initiatives which
combat injustice, environmental destruction, exclusion and isolation
• Using sport, music and art to build relationships and share the
Christian faith
• Connecting with new housing developments in innovative ways
• Investing in people and programmes, which excite young people to
explore and grow in faith
P: Church in Wales, Swansea & Brecon, Archbishop John Davies
Church of England, Leicester, Bishops Martyn Snow,
Guli Francis-Dehqani
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
El Camino Real, Bishop Lucinda
• We pray for Sunday after Trinity
Sun 26 The Seventeenth
A: The Episcopal Church Archbishop Michael Curry
D: The Benefice of Lower Cam with Coaley, Peter Fewings [Parish Clergy]
• We pray for the search for a new Priest in Charge as we are in vacancy
and for better health for one of our churchwardens.
Mon 27 Vincent de Paul, founder of the Lazarists, 1660
A: The Episcopal Church IV Southwest Florida Bishop Dabney Smith
D: Coaley C of E Primary School, Richard Lucas [Headteacher]
Tue 28 A: The Episcopal Church V Fond du Lac Bishop Matthew Gunter
N: The annual St Kyneburga service in the Cathedral this evening
D: The Benefice of Sharpness, Purton, Brookend and Slimbridge,
Bill Boon, Mary Tucker [Parish Clergy], Stilman Davis [Readers]
3Wed 29 Michael and All Angels
A: Canada Fredericton Bishop David Edwards
D: The Sodbury Vale Benefice, David Bowers, Jane Jones-Williams [Parish
Clergy], Wulstan Perks, Mike Swain [Readers]
• We're looking to restart our children's ministry very soon and we're also
having a stewardship campaign starting from the end of September into
October, so we'd value prayer for both of these.
Thu 30 George Whitefield of Gloucester, Preacher, 1770 [L]
A: Southern Africa Free State Bishop Dintoe Letloenyane
N: The Bishop’s Council meeting this evening
D: St John’s Mead C of E Primary School and Horton C of E Primary
VA School, Nicola Berry [Headteacher]
Old Sodbury C of E Primary School, Bernice Webber-Brown
[Headteacher]
• We pray for a successful and happy year ahead for our school and its
local community.
Fri 1 A: West Africa Freetown Bishop Thomas Wilson
Oct D: The Benefice of Thornbury and Oldbury-on-Severn with
Shepperdine, Joy Ludlow [Parish Clergy], David Moyse, Monica Mullinex
[Readers]
• We pray for our ‘Vision and Hope’ weekend and ongoing vision for our
communities.
Sat 2 Thomas Cantelupe, Bishop of Hereford, 1282 [L]
A: Rwanda Gahini Bishops Alexis Bilindabagabo, Manasseh Gahima
D: St Mary’s C of E VA School, Thornbury, Samantha Gillman
[Headteacher]
Oldbury on Severn C of E Primary School, Amanda Luke [Interim
Headteacher]
4Week beginning Sunday 3 October 2021
Daily LIFE: Leadership – committed to transformation
• Developing diverse lay and ordained leaders from the communities we
serve
• Piloting liberating models of leadership and ministry, especially in
multi-parish benefices
• Creating learning networks for lay and ordained leaders
P: Church of England, Liverpool, Bishops Paul Bayes, Beverley Mason
Church in Wales, Monmouth, Bishop Cherry Vann
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark, Haderslev,
Bishop Marianne Christiansen
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially for the Diocese of
Dornakal, Bishop Padma Rao Kodirekka
Sun 3 • We pray
Eighteenth for theafter
Sunday parishTrinity
of St. Stephen’s, San Luis Obispo, partnered
A: Thewith St. Peter’s
Church Winchcombe.
in Wales Archbishop John Davies
•
D: The Tyndale Benefice, Rachel Cook, Peter Marsh, Morag Langley [Parish
Clergy], Susan Plant [Readers]
Mon 4 A: Alexandria Gambella Bishops Rajan Jacob, Kuan Kim Seng
D: North Nibley C of E Primary School, Paul Batchelor [Headteacher]
• Father God,
We thank you for your faithfulness and watchful care as we emerge
from the strangest of times.
Thank you that at North Nibley School we have a place where we can
belong.
We thank you for our friends, our homes and our families.
As we learn how to live, we are sorry for the mistakes we make.
Help us to remember that we are all special to you.
Help us to treat others with care and compassion.
Give us generous hearts, a forgiving nature, a respectful attitude and a
hope for the future.
Please bless our school, so that we might be a blessing to all who come
through its doors.
We ask in Jesus` name, Amen
Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Wotton-under-Edge, Glyn Jones
[Headteacher]
• We pray for our children. They have managed through an incredibly
difficult time with the restrictions, being away from friends and families.
They are now getting used to being part of a whole school community
together which is new and different for them.
5Tue 5 A: West Africa Gambia Bishop James Allen Yaw Odico
D: Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to
Officiate
Wed 6 William Tyndale, born at Slimbridge or Cam, Translator of the
Scriptures, Reformation Martyr, 1536 [L]
A: Kenya Garissa Bishop David Mutisya
D: Students training at Cuddesdon, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire
(formerly known as WEMTC)
Thu 7 A: Rwanda Gasabo Bishop Onesphore Rwaje
D: The Mothers’ Union, Kay Hensley, Diocesan President
Fri 8 A: Nigeria Gboko Bishop Emmanuel Nyitsse
D: The Diocesan Professional Counselling Service, Sarah Jones, Officer
Sat 9 A: Southern Africa George Bishop Brian Marajh
D: The Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing, Kate Wyatt, Director
6Week beginning Sunday 10 October 2021
Daily: LIFE: Imagination – opening new paths to faith
• Investing in our engagement with baptism families to spark an
amazing adventure with Jesus Christ
• Placing schools at the heart of our mission with creative connections
between churches and schools
• Encouraging new and courageous ways of worshipping, in different
places, which connect with more people
• Approaching the use, upkeep and future of our church buildings in
bold and creative ways
P: Church of Norway, Tönsberg, Bishop Jan Otto Myrseth
Church of England, Truro, Bishops Philip Mounstephen,
Hugh Nelson
Church of Sweden, Strängnäs, Bishop Johan Dalman
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel
• We pray for
Sun 10 Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity
A: The Church of the Province of West Africa
Archbishop Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart
D: The Prison Chaplains, Tony Williams, Lesley Hewish, Bryony Davis
Mon 11 A: The Episcopal Church IV Georgia Bishop Frank Logue
D: The Cirencester Deanery, Poppy Hughes [Area Dean], George Collins
[Lay Chair]
Tue 12 Wilfred of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709
A: Australia Gippsland Bishop Richard Treloar
D: The Benefice of Brimpsfield with Birdlip, Syde, Daglingworth,
The Duntisbournes, Winstone, Miserden and Edgeworth, Val Thorne
[Parish Priest], Philip Ling, Alan Aspray [Readers]
• We pray that, as a Benefice, by our words and deeds we would bring
glory to God.
Wed 13 Edward the Confessor, king, 1066
A: Burundi Gitega Bishops John Nduwayo, Aimé Joseph Kimararungu
D: Miserden C of E Primary School, Lucie Mitchell [Headteacher]
7Thu 14 A: The Scottish Episcopal Church Glasgow & Galloway
Bishop Kevin Pearson
D: The Benefice of Cirencester with Watermoor, Graham Morris,
Julian Wilson, Alison Love, Joe Mottram [Parish Clergy], Richard Marlowe
[Reader]
Fri 15 Teresa of Avila, teacher of the faith, 1582
A: Canterbury, England Gloucester Bishops Rachel Treweek,
Robert Springett
D: Powell’s C of E Primary School, Cirencester, Helen Cooper
[Headteacher]
Watermoor C of E Primary School, Sarah Fox [Headteacher]
Sat 16 A: South Sudan Gogrial Bishop Abraham Ngor Mangong
D: South Cotswold Team Ministry, John Swanton, Tim Hastie-Smith,
Andrew Cinnamond, Caroline Symcox, Denise Hyde, Helen Caine,
Kim Brown, Simon Brignall, Gareth Griffith [Parish Clergy], Susan Holmes,
Gordon Land, Rob Mitchell, Ian Taylor [Readers]
• We pray for our churches as everyone comes back after Covid 19, for
our Alpha course, Youth Club, Family Service, and people training on lay
ministry courses.
8Week beginning Sunday 17 October 2021
Daily: LIFE: Faith – living as adventurous followers of Jesus Christ
• Enabling people to discover new depths to prayer and spiritual
growth, individually and together
• Nurturing confident disciples to live out their faith seven days a week
• Sharing our stories in new and different ways, including through
digital media
P: Church of Sweden, Växjö, Bishop Fredrik Modéus
Church of England, Oxford, Bishops Steven Croft, Olivia Graham,
Colin Fletcher, Alan Wilson
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Västerås, Bishop Mikael
• We pray for the youth workers and youth fellowships in Karnataka
Sun 17 TwentiethCentral Dioceseafter
Sunday and for all who work in the church schools and
Trinity
A: The children’s
Church projects.
in the Province of the West Indies
Archbishop Howard Gregory
D: Ampney Crucis C of E Primary School, Tana Wood [Headteacher]
• We pray for our school community, to give strength to all in times of
hardship, and to give courage in times of uncertainty. We pray for our
wider community, for those who are troubled or ill. We pray for children
around the world who are not as fortunate as us.
Bibury C of E Primary School, Suki Pascoe [Headteacher]
• We pray for strength in our partnership with the community and that
the school continues to be a beacon of joy for the village.
Mon 18 Luke the Evangelist
A: Congo Goma Bishop Kadhoro Desire Makanirwa
D: Hatherop C of E Primary School, Taryn Hancock [Headteacher]
Down Ampney C of E Primary School, Rebecca Gray [Headteacher]
Tue 19 Henry Martyn, Translator of the Scriptures, Missionary in
India and Persia, 1812
A: Nigeria Gombe Bishop Cletus Ajigben Tambari
D: Fairford C of E Primary School, Julie Fellows [Headteacher]
• We pray that our whole school continues to know God’s love. In these
challenging times, we have had many new families and children join our
school community. Keep them safe and well. We ask that you pray for
all the children, staff, governors and families of our school, help us and
guide us in all our decisions this year.
Kempsford C of E Primary School, Richard Mendum [Headteacher]
9Wed 20 A: Australia Grafton Bishop Murray Harvey
D: St Lawrence C of E Primary, Lechlade, Gordon Soutar [Headteacher]
Meysey Hampton C of E Primary School, Claire Lewis [Headteacher]
Southrop C of E Primary School, Megan Davies [Headteacher]
Thu 21 A: Southern Africa Grahamstown Bishop Ebenezer Ntlali
D: The Benefice of Kemble, Poole Keynes, Somerford Keynes with
Shorncote, Coates, Rodmarton and Sapperton with Frampton
Mansell, Trevor Kemp [Parish Priest], Liz Collins, Barrie Cran [Readers]
• We pray for Trevor who is currently on sabbatical at Scargill House. We
pray that it may be a time of rest and spiritual refreshment for him.
• We pray for the Benefice while Trevor is away; that we can all work
together to develop ministry and mission.
• We pray for the group involved in the Flourish programme; that the
plans they have to develop spiritual vitality, encouraging people on their
frontlines and lay ministry in all its forms will come to fruition.
• We pray that people will respond to the questionnaire about the future
of the Benefice; that it will encourage fruitful discussion and we pray for
wisdom to the people that have to analyse it and find a way forward.
Fri 22 A: Melanesia Guadalcanal Bishop Nathan Tome
D: Sapperton C of E Primary School, Mathew Blacker [Headteacher]
Sat 23 A: Central America Guatemala Bishop Armando Guerra Soria
D: The Benefice of South Cerney with Cerney Wick, Siddington and
Preston, Jennifer McKenzie [Parish Priest], Liz Pearse, Joan Townsend
[Readers]
10Week beginning Sunday 24 October 2021
Daily: LIFE: Engagement – living out Christ’s love and hope
• Being advocates for human flourishing, through initiatives which
combat injustice, environmental destruction, exclusion and isolation
• Using sport, music and art to build relationships and share the
Christian faith
• Connecting with new housing developments in innovative ways
• Investing in people and programmes, which excite young people to
explore and grow in faith
P: Church of Norway, Stavanger, Bishop Anne Lise Ådnøy
Church of England, Carlisle, Bishops James Newcombe,
Emma Ineson
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
• We pray for the youth meetings at Stiftsgården (the Diocesan Centre)
and Finnåker.
Sun 24 Last Sunday after Trinity
A: The Extra-Provincial Churches to the Archbishop of
Canterbury
D: Siddington C of E Primary School, Katie Cook [Headteacher]
• We pray for the school, staff, parents and children, for any challenges
they face this year. We also ask for your prayers for staff, as they look
to support the whole school community after such a troubled 12 months.
Ann Edwards C of E Primary School, Cerney Wick, Ian Moore
[Headteacher]
Mon 25 A: Canterbury, England Guildford Bishops Andrew Watson, Jo Wells
D: The Benefice of Tetbury, Beverston, Long Newnton and Shipton
Moyne, Poppy Hughes, Pauline Setterfield [Parish Clergy],
Andrea Aveyard, Sarah Parton [Readers]
Tue 26 Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 899
A: West Africa Guinea Bishop Jacques Boston
D: St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Tetbury, Joanne Woolley
[Headteacher]
• We pray for God's guidance and strength as we journey through these
uncertain times.
11Wed 27 A: North India Gujarat Bishop Silvans Christian
D: The Churn Valley Benefice, David Minns [Parish Priest], Martin Green,
Ruth Edy, Mark Venn [Readers]
• We hold before God the ministry and opportunities that lie ahead as we
plan for a new interim minister for the Benefice.
Thu 28 Simon and Jude, Apostles
A: The Episcopal Church IV Central Gulf Coast
Bishop Russell Kendrick
D: Coberley C of E Primary School, Andrew Milner [Headteacher]
North Cerney C of E Primary School, Suki Pascoe [Headteacher]
• Please pray to help us to strengthen connections make meaningful links
with the wider community.
Stratton C of E Primary School, Ceris Towler [Headteacher]
Fri 29 James Hannington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Martyr
in Uganda, 1885
A: Nigeria Gusau Bishop John Garba Danbinta
D: The Benefice of Avening with Cherington, Gerald South [Parish Priest],
Derrick Pierce [Readers]
Sat 30 A: West Indies Guyana Bishop Charles Davidson
D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to
Officiate
12Week beginning Sunday 31 October 2021
Daily LIFE: Leadership – committed to transformation
• Developing diverse lay and ordained leaders from the communities
we serve
• Piloting liberating models of leadership and ministry, especially in
multi-parish benefices
• Creating learning networks for lay and ordained leaders
P: Church of Norway, Agder and Telemark,
Bishop Stein Reinertsen
Church of England, Winchester, Bishops Timothy Dakin,
David Williams, Debbie Sellin
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Lucinda
• We give thanks for the active evangelism projects of all the
churches, and the rapid church growth. Pray for the new churches
Sun 31 Fourth Sunday before Advent
that have been planted in the past year, and for the continued
A: The Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria
spread of the gospel.
Archbishop Samy Fawzy
D: The Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity
Mon 1 All Saints Day
Nov A: Abuja, Nigeria Gwagwalada Bishop Moses Bukpe Tabwaye
D: The Dean, Stephen Lake, Fiona Price, Executive PA
Tue 2 Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day)
A: The Episcopal Church Haiti Bishop Jean Zache Duracin
D: The Cathedral Clergy, Celia Thomson, Richard Mitchell, Nikki Arthy,
Hilary Dawson, Andrew Braddock
Wed 3 Richard Hooker, priest, teacher of the faith, 1600
A: Melanesia Hanuato’o Bishop Alfred Karibongi
D: The North Cotswold Deanery, Katrina Scott [Area Dean],
Michael Storey [Lay Chair]
Thu 4 A: Central Africa Harare Bishop Farai Mutamiri
D: The Benefice of Bourton-on-the-Water, Rowena King,
Nina Summerfield [Parish Clergy], Ann Grinnell [Reader]
Fri 5 A: The Episcopal Church VIII Hawaii Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick
D: The Benefice of Broadwell, Evenlode, Oddington, Adlestrop and
Westcote with Icomb and Bledington, Oliver Strange [Parish Priest]
13Sat 6 A: Southern Africa Saint Helena Bishop Dale Bowers
D: The Benefice of Chedworth, Yanworth and Stowell, Coln Rogers and
Coln St Denys, Stephen Goundrey-Smith [Parish Priest],
Priscilla Burris, Helen Oldham [Readers]
14Week beginning Sunday 7 November 2021
Daily: LIFE: Imagination – opening new paths to faith
• Investing in our engagement with baptism families to spark an
amazing adventure with Jesus Christ
• Placing schools at the heart of our mission with creative connections
between churches and schools
• Encouraging new and courageous ways of worshipping, in different
places, which connect with more people
• Approaching the use, upkeep and future of our church buildings in
bold and creative ways
P: Church of Sweden, Luleå, Bishop Åsa Nyström
Church of England, Norwich, Bishops Graham Usher,
Alan Winton, Jonathan Mayrick
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Dornakal, Bishop Padma Rao Kodirekka
• We pray for church communities in the San Luis Obispo Deanery.
Sun 7 Third Sunday before Advent
A: The Church in the Province of Aotearoa, New Zealand
and Polynesia Archbishop Philip Richardson
D: St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Chedworth, Nikita Smith
[Headteacher]
Mon 8 Saints and martyrs of England
A: England Hereford Bishop Richard Jackson
D: The Benefice of The Guitings, Cutsdean, Farmcote, Upper Slaughter
and Lower Slaughter with Eyford and Naunton, Katrina Scott,
Sue Pestell, Catherine Cowie [Parish Clergy]
• We pray for our Churchwardens and Officers, for all who contribute to
our life together and for Temple Guiting Church of England School - as
together we seek to share God's love and build up our communities.
Tue 9 Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham, Educationalist, 1906 [L]
A: Tanzania Southern Highlands Bishop Julius Lugendo
D: Temple Guiting C of E Primary School, Ann Barry [Headteacher]
15Wed 10 Leo the Great, bishop, teacher of the faith, 461
A: Southern Africa Highveld Bishop Charles May
D: The Benefice of Moreton-in-Marsh with Batsford, Todenham, Lower
Lemington and Longborough with Sezincote, Henry Curran,
Ben Thompson, Ian Bentley [Parish Clergy], Rod Lee, Mary Newsom
[Readers]
• We pray for growing lay leaders within the church and for a vision for
how St. David’s can best resource the wider benefice.
Thu 11 Martin, Bishop of Tours, c397
A: North India Eastern Himalayas Vacant
D: Longborough C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson
[Headteacher]
St David’s C of E Primary Academy, Moreton-in-Marsh,
Jennifer Walker [Headteacher]
Fri 12 A: Ghana, West Africa Ho Bishop Matthias Mededues-Badohu
D: The Benefice of Northleach with Hampnett and Farmington, Cold
Aston with Notgrove and Turkdean with Compton Abdale with
Haselton, Alycia Timmis [Parish Priest], John Hollows, Cynthia Miller
[Readers]
• We give thanks for all those who assist and minister within our Benefice
and our two church schools.
Sat 13 Charles Simeon, Priest, Evangelical Divine, 1836
A: Japan Hokkaido Bishop Nathaniel Makoto Uematsu
D: Cold Aston C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson
[Headteacher]
Northleach C of E Primary School, Kirsty Williams [Headteacher]
16Week beginning Sunday 14 November 2021
Daily: LIFE: Faith – living as adventurous followers of Jesus Christ
• Enabling people to discover new depths to prayer and spiritual
growth, individually and together
• Nurturing confident disciples to live out their faith seven days a week
• Sharing our stories in new and different ways, including through
digital media
P: Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Archbishop Urmas Viilma, Bishops Tiit Salumäe, Joel Luhamets
Church of England, Rochester, Bishops James Langstaff,
Simon Burton-Jones
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel
• We pray
Sun 14 Second Sunday before Advent
A: The Church of Australia Archbishop Geoffrey Smith
D: The Benefice of Sevenhampton with Charlton Abbots, Hawling and
Whittington, Dowdeswell and Andoversford with The Shiptons and
Cold Salperton and Withington, Colin Randall [Parish Priest], Sue Lord,
Carol Norden [Readers]
Mon 15 A: The Episcopal Church IX Honduras Bishop Lloyd Allen
N: General Synod Meeting this week
D: Withington C of E Primary School, Sonia Beames [Headteacher]
Tue 16 Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer of the
Church, 1093
A: Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Hong Kong Island
Bishop Matthias Tze-Wo Der
D: The Benefice of Sherborne, Windrush, Great Barrington with Little
Barrington and Aldsworth, Gerard Moate [Parish Priest]
• We give thanks to God for the developing unity of the churches through
the use of Zoom services during the lockdowns.
• We pray that there will be a fresh approach to being Church in this part
of the Windrush Valley.
• We are looking for ways in which we may use our parish resources
better, both for our own needs and in service of the greater Church.
17Wed 17 Hugh, bishop, 1200
A: Myanmar Hpa-an Bishop Mark Maung Doe
D: Sherborne C of E Primary School, John Moore [Headteacher]
Thu 18 Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist,
1231
A: Ontario, Canada Huron Bishop Todd Townshend
D: The Benefice of Stow-on-the-Wold, Condicote and The Swells, In
vacancy, Dilys Neill [Reader]
• We pray for all those covering the vacancy in various ways and those
looking to discern the right person to minister here next.
Fri 19 Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680
A: Pakistan Hyderabad Bishop Azad Marshall
D: Swell C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson [Headteacher]
Sat 20 Edmund, King of the East Angles, Martyr, 870
A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ibadan Bishop Joseph O Akinfenwa
D: The Benefice of Quinton, Welford, Weston and Marston Sicca,
Ros Greenhalgh, Yvette Grundy, Jim Edie, Andrew Goy [Parish Clergy],
Linda Thomas [Reader]
• We pray for our mission across all the new housing being built in each
village in addition to the large developments at Meon Vale/Cotswold Vale
and at Fernleigh Park (the old Long Marston airfield) as we begin to
build back after the pandemic.
18Week beginning Sunday 21 November 2021
Daily: LIFE: Engagement – living out Christ’s love and hope
• Being advocates for human flourishing, through initiatives which
combat injustice, environmental destruction, exclusion and isolation
• Using sport, music and art to build relationships and share the
Christian faith
• Connecting with new housing developments in innovative ways
• Investing in people and programmes, which excite young people to
explore and grow in faith
P: Scottish Episcopal Church, Aberdeen and Orkney,
Bishop Anne Dyer
Church of England, St Edmundsbury and Ipswich,
Bishops Martin Seeley, Mike Harrison
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Västerås, Bishop Mikael
Sun 21 Christ the King
A: The Church of Bangladesh Bishop Samuel Sunil Mankhin
D: Vale and Cotswold Edge Team Ministry, Craig Bishop, Dana Delap,
Kevin Grumball, Scott Watts, Jay Niblett [Parish Clergy], Mark Taylor,
Bridget Wade, Nick Partridge [Readers], Amy Todd [Youth and Schools
Leader]
• We pray that the VaCE team might recognise and respond to the work
of the Holy Spirit amongst us.
Mon 22 A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ibadan North Archbishop Segun Okubadejo
D: Blockley C of E Primary Academy, Mike Pudifoot [Headteacher]
• We pray for the school as it has new leadership and is in partnership
with another school for this year. We would appreciate prayer for
wisdom and good working relationships between the two schools.
St James & Ebrington C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson
[Headteacher]
Willersey C of E Primary School, Mark Jackson [Headteacher]
Tue 23 Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c100
A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ibadan South Bishop Akintunde Popoola
D: Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission
to Officiate
19Wed 24 A: Western Equatoria, South Sudan Ibba Bishop Wilson Kamani
N: The Bishop’s Council meeting this evening
D: The Secretariat Department: Benjamin Preece Smith, Kerry Pateman,
Clare Mouat, Kathryn Warner
Thu 25 A: Lokoja, Nigeria Idah Bishop Joseph N Musa
D: The Diocesan Communications Team: Lucy Taylor, Katherine Clamp,
Sam Cavender
Fri 26 A: The Episcopal Church VIII Idaho Bishop Brian Thom
D: The Diocesan HR and Safeguarding Team: Judith Knight, Alice Clark,
Kate Peake, Brett Riches, Becca Faal
Sat 27 A: Owerri, Nigeria Ideato Archbishop Caleb Anny Maduoma
D: The Resources Team: Helen Crawford, Laura Evans
20Week beginning Sunday 28 November 2021
Daily: LIFE: Leadership – committed to transformation
• Developing diverse lay and ordained leaders from the communities
we serve
• Piloting liberating models of leadership and ministry, especially in
multi-parish benefices
• Creating learning networks for lay and ordained leaders
P: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland, Porvoo,
Bishop Bo-Göran Åstrand
Scottish Episcopal Church, St Andrews, Bishop Ian Paton
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
• We pray for all choirs in the diocese.
Sun 28 The First Sunday of Advent
A: Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil Bishop Naudal Alves Gomes
N: On Advent Sunday, for hope at the beginning of the new church year
D: The Church Buildings Team: Kath Hilsden, Adam Klups, Carmen Bowes
Mon 29 A: Ondo, Nigeria Idoani Bishop Ezekiel B Dahunsi
D: Property and Development Team: Colin Scorer, Mary Coates,
Craig Smith, Chris Swioklo
Tue 30 Andrew The Apostle
A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ife Bishop Olubunmi A Akinlade
D: Diocesan Finance Team: Julie Ridgway, Justyna Stawarz,
Harriet Fletcher, Gemma Dee, Mina Chapman
Wed 1 A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ife East Bishop Oluseyi Oyelade
Dec D: The Parish Giving Scheme Staff: Grant Forrest, Helen Taylor,
Steph Hartley, Kim Carter, Carol Townsend, Amy Townsend,
Catia Martins Oldrey, Brendan Harris
Thu 2 A: Lagos, Nigeria Ifo Bishop Nathaniel Oladejo Ogundipe
D: The Severn Vale Deanery, Simon Mason [Area Dean], Sue Padfield [Lay
Chair]
Fri 3 A: Kwara, Nigeria Igbomina Bishop Emmanuel Adeoye Adekola
D: The Benefice of Abenhall with Mitcheldean, David Gill [Parish Priest],
Janet Keene, Julie James [Readers]
21Sat 4 A: Kwara, Nigeria Igbomina West Bishop Olajide Adebayo
D: Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School, Kathryn Oshun
[Headteacher]
22Week beginning Sunday 5 December 2021
Daily: LIFE: Imagination – opening new paths to faith
• Investing in our engagement with baptism families to spark an
amazing adventure with Jesus Christ
• Placing schools at the heart of our mission with creative connections
between churches and schools
• Encouraging new and courageous ways of worshipping, in different
places, which connect with more people
• Approaching the use, upkeep and future of our church buildings in
bold and creative ways
P: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland, Kuopio,
Bishop Jari Jolkkonen
Church of England, Chester, Bishop Keith Sinclair
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
El Camino Real, Bishop Lucinda
• We pray for the Bishop Makaya High School, the building of which
Sun 5 The second has been sponsored
Sunday by Gloucester Diocese over the past 5 years.
of Advent
A: The Pray as theyChurch
Anglican aim to open the school in January,
of Burundi Bishop for the final
Martin Nyaboho
preparations and for dedicated teachers and staff.
D: The Benefice of Ashleworth, Corse, Hartpury, Hasfield, Maisemore,
Staunton and Tirley, John Longuet-Higgins [Parish Priest]
Mon 6 Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c326
A: Niger, Nigeria Ihiala Bishop Israel 'Kelue Okoye
D: Ashleworth C of E Primary School, Michelle Kelly [Headteacher]
• We pray for our spiritual leadership as we move into a new way of
working.
Hartpury C of E Primary School, Stephen Dean [Headteacher]
Staunton & Corse C of E Primary School, John Tibbles [Headteacher]
Tue 7 Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher, 397
A: Niger, Nigeria Ijebu Bishop Ezekiel Ayo Awosoga
D: Hartpury College and University, Richenda Wheeler [Chaplain]
Wed 8 The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A: Lagos, Nigeria Ijebu North Bishop Solomon G Kuponu
D: The Benefice of Badgeworth, Shurdington and Witcombe with
Bentham, Susan Cooke, Rebecca Spear [Parish Clergy], Robert Poole
[Reader]
Thu 9 A: Lagos, Nigeria Ijebu South West Bishop Babatunde Ogunbanwo
D: Shurdington C of E Primary School, Jon Millin [Headteacher]
23Fri 10 Ember Day
A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ijesa North East Bishop Joseph A F Olusola
D: The Benefice of Brockworth, Mike Smith [Parish Priest],
Louisa Messenger, Gordon Clifford [Readers]
• We pray for Gordon and Rona as they move to Wales to be closer to
family. This will draw and end to 50 years of churchwarden and licenced
Reader to a conclusion for Gordon. Thank God for his service, faith, and
commitment. Blessing and protect them both in the new life in Wales.
• Thank God for the service of Louisa during the challenging pandemic
times. Prayer for protection and the peace of God to fill her and her
family.
• Pray for the season ahead at St George’s as we return to Toddler groups,
worship, bibles studies etc. Pray also as we launch the Brockworth
Community Garden, a project to engage with all members of the local
community: pray for good conversations, good connections, and good
friendships.. and FUN!
Sat 11 Ember Day
A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ijesha North Bishop Isaac I Oluyamo
D: The Benefice of Churchdown, In vacancy
24Week beginning Sunday 12 December 2021
Daily: LIFE: Faith – living as adventurous followers of Jesus Christ
• We pray for those who are overwhelmed by the artificial glitz of
preparation for Christmas, that Christ’s light will shine through.
P: Church of Norway, Borg, Bishop Atle Sommerfeldt
Church of England, Southwell & Nottingham,
Bishops Paul Williams, Tony Porter
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Dornakal, Bishop Padma Rao Kodirekka
• We pray for Bishop Mary as she completes her last days as Bishop of
Sun 12 The ThirdEl Camino
SundayReal,ofand for Lucinda Ashby as she prepares for her
Advent
A: Theconsecration on 11 January
Anglican Church 2020.
of Canada Archbishop Linda Nicholls
D: The Benefice of Highnam, Tibberton with Rudford, and Taynton, In
vacancy
Mon 13 Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304
A: Lokoja, Nigeria Ijumu Bishop Paul Olarewaju Ojo
D: Highnam C of E Academy, Liz Coldrick [Headteacher]
Tue 14 John of the Cross, Poet, Teacher, 1591
A: Kaduna, Nigeria Ikara Bishop Yusuf Ishaya Janfalan
D: Huntley and Longhope, Churcham and Bulley, Lara Bloom [Parish
Priest], Monica Richardson, Matthew Gacek [Readers]
Wed 15 A: Owerri, Nigeria Ikeduru Bishop Emmanuel C. Maduwike
D: Huntley C of E Primary School, Ella Curtis [Headteacher]
Hope Brook C of E Primary School, Longhope, Stephanie Severn
[Headteacher]
Thu 16 A: Bendel, Nigeria Ikka Bishop Godfrey Ekpenisi
D: The Benefice of Newent and Gorsley with Clifford’s Mesne,
Simon Mason [Parish Priest]
25Fri 17 A: Niger Delta, Nigeria Ikwerre Bishop Blessing C Enyindah
D: The Benefice of Redmarley D’Abitot, Bromesberrow, Pauntley,
Upleadon, Oxenhall, Dymock, Donnington, Kempley and Preston,
Kat Mepham [Parish Priest], David Clowes, Caroline Dunnett,
Roger Parker [Readers]
• We pray for our wonderful retired clergy - Jill Bond, Andrew Perry,
Barbara Meesham and Richard Franklin. Also our childcare and family
worker, Owen Westall, especially as we start little church for pre-
schoolers and Reboot Youth Club
Sat 18 Francis Close, Priest, Rector of Cheltenham, Founder,
Educationalist, 1882 [L]
A: Enugu, Nigeria Ikwo Bishop Kenneth C Ifemene
D: Bromesberrow St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Laura Hankins and
Leonie Misom [Headteachers]
Ann Cam C of E Primary School, Dymock, Chris Ward [Headteacher]
26Week beginning Sunday 19 December 2021
Daily: LIFE: Engagement – living out Christ’s love and hope
• Being advocates for human flourishing, through initiatives which
combat injustice, environmental destruction, exclusion and isolation
• Using sport, music and art to build relationships and share the
Christian faith
• Connecting with new housing developments in innovative ways
• Investing in people and programmes, which excite young people to
explore and grow in faith
P: Church of Norway, Oslo, Bishop Kari Veiteberg
Church of England, Durham, Bishops Paul Butler, Sarah Clark
Scottish Episcopal Church, Moray, Ross & Caithness,
Bishop Mark Strange
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel
• We pray for
Sun 19 The Fourth Sunday of Advent
A: The Church of the Province of Central Africa
Archbishop Albert Chama
D: Pauntley C of E Primary School, Tony Larner [Headteacher]
Redmarley C of E Academy, Sarah Smith [Headteacher]
Mon 20 A: Aba, Nigeria Ikwuano Bishop Chigozirim U Onyegbule
D: The Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Churchdown and Innsworth,
Jacqui Hyde, Jade Scholes [Parish Clergy]
• We pray for wisdom and courage as we establish a renewed pattern of
mission and ministry. Also for those moving into new housing in our
parish and our engagement with them, in partnership with Sportily and
other local churches.
Tue 21 A: Ondu, Nigeria Ilaje Bishop Fredrick Idowu Olugbemi
D: The Benefice of Twigworth, Down Hatherley, Norton,
The Leigh, Evington, Sandhurst and Staverton with Boddington,
In vacancy
Wed 22 A: Ondu, Nigeria Ile – Oluji Bishop Abel Oluyemi Ajibodu
D: Norton C of E Primary School, Jane Farren [Headteacher]
Thu 23 A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ilesa Bishop Samuel Olubayo Sowale
D: The Benefice of Westbury on Severn with Flaxley, Blaisdon and
Minsterworth, In vacancy
27Fri 24 Christmas Eve
A: Ibadan, Nigeria Ilesa South West Bishop Samuel O Egbebunmi
D: Westbury-on-Severn C of E Primary School, David Crunkhurn,
[Headteacher]
Sat 25 Christmas Day
A: North India North East India Bishop Michael Herenz
N: On Christmas Day, for joy at the presence of God with us
D: Clergy in the Severn Vale Deanery with the Bishop’s Permission to
Officiate
28Week beginning Sunday 26 December 2021
Daily: LIFE: Leadership – committed to transformation
• Developing diverse lay and ordained leaders from the communities
we serve
• Piloting liberating models of leadership and ministry, especially in
multi-parish benefices
• Creating learning networks for lay and ordained leaders
P: Church of England, Chichester, Bishop Martin Warner
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland, Mikkeli, Bishop
Seppo Häkkinen
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Västerås, Bishop Mikael
• We pray for Bishop Prasana Samuel and for all the clergy and
Sun 26 Stephen, congregations in Karnataka
Deacon, First MartyrCentral Diocese, in the city of Bengaluru
andAnglicana
A: Iglesia in the districts
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America
Archbishop Julio Murray Thompson
D: Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Jon Holden [Centre Manager]
Mon 27 John, Apostle and Evangelist
A: The Episcopal Church V Northern Indiana Bishop Douglas Sparks
D: Department of Mission and Ministry, Andrew Braddock, Ruth Cameron,
Ian Bussell, Pauline Godfrey, Jo Wetherall, Cate Williams, Julie O’Keefe,
Ann Sargent, Heather Dehnel-Wild, Philip Jaekel, Barrie Voyce,
Natalie Burfitt, Sandie Reeves
Tue 28 The Holy Innocents
A: The Episcopal Church V Indianapolis
Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows
D: Cuddesdon Gloucester & Hereford, Roger Latham [Director]
Wed 29 Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170
A: The Episcopal Church VI Iowa Bishop Alan Scarfe
D: The Cheltenham Deanery, Gary Grady [Area Dean], Sara Turner [Lay
Chair]
Thu 30 Ecgwin, Bishop of Worcester, Founder of Evesham Abbey,
711 [L]
A: Jerusalem & The Middle East Iran In vacancy
D: The Benefice of Charlton Kings, Holy Apostles, Ashley Collishaw,
Rachel Beere [Parish Clergy]
29Fri 31 A: Ondo, Nigeria Irele - Eseodo In vacancy
D: Holy Apostles C of E Primary School, Charlton Kings, Lee Staley
[Headteacher]
Sat 1 The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus
Jan A: Owerri, Nigeria Isi Mbano Bishop Godson Udochukwu Ukanwa
D: The Benefice of Charlton Kings, St Mary, Graham Bowkett, Adrian
Beere [Parish Clergy], Jean Huckett [Reader]
• Please pray for our work with children and young families as we rebuild
after the Covid lockdowns, in particular prayers for our ‘Little Fishes’
toddler and carers group and the monthly All Age Service would be
welcome.
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