Diocese of York Prayer Diary - January 2016
Friday 1st
Naming and
Circumcision of Jesus
Saturday 2nd
Basil the Great and
Gregory of Nazianzus,
bishops, teachers of
the faith, 379 and 289
Seraphim, monk,
spiritual guide, 1833
Vedanayagom Samuel
Azariah, bishop,
evangelist, 1945
Sunday 3rd
2nd Sunday of
Christmas
Monday 4th
Tuesday 5th
Wednesday 6th
Ephiphany
Archbishop Sentamu’s Pilgrimage of Prayer, Witness and Blessing
Please pray for the Archbishop as he continues on his Diocesan Pilgrimage of Prayer, Witness
and Blessing. Give thanks for all those whose faith has been encouraged through this
Pilgrimage. Give thanks for those who are offering hospitality of Refectory and Sanctuary.
Please pray for safety in travel and for life transforming moments ‘on the road’.
Diocese of Aba (Niger, Delta, Nigeria). Archbishop Ugochukwu Ezuoke
York Minster
The Dean: The Very Revd Dr Vivienne Faull, Canon Precentor: The Revd Canon Peter Moger,
Canon Chancellor: The Revd Canon Dr Chris Collingwood, Canon Pastor: The Revd Canon
Michael Smith, Canon Residentiary: The Ven David Butterfield, Curate: The Revd Ellie Bangay.
Please give thanks and pray for all who sustain our work of welcome, worship and learning staff and volunteers; for Ellie Bangay as she progresses through her deacon’s year; for Nicky
Corp and her team preparing to deliver the Mystery Plays; for the hearts and minds of many to
be challenged by our learning programme and worship this Lent.
Diocese of Aba Ngwa North (Niger Delta, Nigeria). Bishop Nathan Kanu
Stokesley Deanery
Rural Dean: The Revd Canon John Ford, Lay Chair: Kate Brown, Chapter Clerk: Revd Paul
Peverell, Secretary: David Local, DFA: Martin Bailey, Deanery Reader: Avril Rhodes
Stokesley Deanery extends from the southern edge of Middlesbrough to the northern edge of the
North Yorkshire Moors. Please pray for the Deanery as we explore ways of supporting one
another as we develop the Deanery Plan, seeking to discover God's plan for the most effective
way of ministering across the Deanery. We give thanks that all parishes now have incumbents
and we look forward to working together in 2016.
Pray for The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. Archbishop
William Turel.
St Margaret, Brookfield, St Peter, Hilton, St Peter and Paul, Stainton-in-Cleveland.
Clergy: The Revd Vivienne Hatton, The Revd Bill Dewing, Readers: Joan Mason, David Local
Churchwardens: David Clark, Gill Sheret, Barbara Sowerby, Colin Mason, Vernon Clare.
Prayers needed please for Giving in Grace campaigns at Brookfield and Stainton, the new
children's club and all age worship service at Brookfield, the "Filling Station" ecumenical
worship meetings at Hilton and the new coffee and kids group at Stainton
Diocese of Abakaliki (Enugu, Nigeria). Bishop Monday Nkwoagu
St Hilda, Bilsdale Priory; St Andrew, Ingleby Greenhow; St Cuthbert, Kildale; St
Augustine, Kirkby-in-Cleveland.
Clergy: Revd Dr Anne Heading, Readers: Pat Weighell, Dr David Heading, Retired Clergy: The
Revd Geoffrey Haysmore, Churchwardens: John Coverdale, Pat Coverdale, Dennis Easton, Carol
McGee, Neil Glover, Ros Tomlinson, RPAs: Sarah Weyell, Carol McGee
Give thanks for the 200th anniversary of the rebuilding of St Augustine’s Church Kirkby that we
celebrated in 2015, for our Confirmation Service in May and for the Deanery Light Party led by
Sarah Weyell (RPA). Please pray for the newly started monthly Pram service “Steps” at Kirkby.
Pray for opportunities to share the Gospel through the popular Lambing Service at St. Hilda’s
Bilsdale Priory, for the work in the schools and our monthly United Benefice Services.
Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney (Scotland). Bishop Robert Gillies
St Francis of Assisi, Ingleby Barwick.
Clergy: The Revd Clay Roundtree, The Revd Dan Sladden, The Revd Catherine Reid,
Churchwardens: Janet Gyllenspetz, Hayley Morris. Headteachers: Kevin Mann, All Saints
Academy and Paul Bramley, St Francis of Assisi VA Primary.
Please pray for Foundation Governors with the responsibility to appoint a new Headteacher for
St Francis Primary, giving thanks for Paul's time with us in the school as he approaches
retirement at the end of the academic year.
O God, who revealed your only Son to the Gentiles by the leading of a star, mercifully grant
that we, who know you now by faith, may after this life enjoy the splendor of your gracious
Godhead, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Should you have any queries regarding the Prayer Calendar please do not hesitate to contact the Reverend
Richard Carew via email: [email protected] or phone: 01904 707021
Thursday 7th
Friday 8th
St Timothy, Hemlington.
Clergy: The Revd Rob Desics
We give thanks for God's goodness over the past year, not least our summer holiday club. We pray for
our Boys' Brigade & Girls' Association Company. We pray for the work of Tim's Tots. We pray for the
work of our community cafe. We pray for our outreach and witness to the gospel in our community .
Pray for the Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria and Bishop of Abuja. Archbishop
Nicholas Okoh
Christ Church, Great Ayton & St Oswald’s Newton under Roseberry
Clergy: The Revd Paul Peverell, The Revd Geoff Jaques, The Revd Jon Dean: Readers: Margaret
Lewis, Peter Titchmarsh. Churchwardens: Martin Simmons, Vicki Nath, Maureen Rider, Paul Carter.
Please give thanks for 2 more people now doing RPA training; For HLF Grant to restore Christ
Church Organ and exciting developments in music: increase in Little Fishes Toddlesr Service; for
large increase in weddings across benefice especially at St Oswald’s; for work with young at Church
and in schools. May we use opportunities to help our Churches grow.
Diocese of Abyei (Sudan). Bishop Michael Deng
Saturday 9th
St Mary, Nunthorpe.
Clergy: The Revd Laurence Biggs, Reader: Janet Hinton, Wardens: Julie Williams, David Young
Retired Clergy: The Revd Judy Cook, The Revd Pat Harrison, The Revd George McCleave, The
RevdJohn Blakesley
Give thanks for a successful start of home groups in the parish. Pray for greater community
engagement especially with younger people (the congregation is mainly aged 60+). Pray for wisdom
in the development of our hall site to create a new hall which might become a community hub .
Diocese of Accra (Ghana, West Africa). Bishop Daniel Torto
Sunday 10th
St Peter & St Paul Stokesley, St Martin Seamer-in-Cleveland.
Clergy: The Revd Paul Hutchinson, The Revd Sarah Strand, Reader: Dr Noel Harker, Retired Clergy:
The Revd Malcolm Spenceley; The Revd Howard Smith, Churchwardens: John Groom, Jo Tulip
We pray for preparations for our Lent course, and for a renewal in giving; for new active
contributors to church life, as a number have moved away in the last year; and for a deepening in
the prayer life of the parish through recently introduced opportunities to pray more together. We
also give thanks for five good years of "Farmers' Market Coffee and Cake".
Pray for The Anglican Church of Australia. Archbishop Philip Freier
Baptism of Christ
1st Sunday of
Ephiphany
Monday 11th
Mary Slessor,
missionary, 1915
Tuesday 12th
Aelred, abbot,
1167
Benedict Biscop,
scholar, 689
Wednesday 13th
Hilary, bishop,
teacher of the
faith, 367
Kentigern
(Mungo),
missionary
bishop, 603
George Fox,
founder of the
Socieity of Friends
(Quakers), 1691
Benefice of Whorlton with Carlton and Faceby
Clergy: The RevdLinda Shipp, The Revd Alison Hutchinson; Lay Minister: Reader: Gordon Clarke
(Emeritus)
Please pray for deepening links between the parishes and the church schools, and for the Cafe
Church that is growing to meet the needs of new people. For the new patterns of worship
developing in the new year to welcome more young families. We give thanks for the variety of
opportunities to worship together and for new ways of expressing our faith.
Diocese of Adelaide (South Australia, Australia). Archbishop Jeffrey Driver
St Mary Magdalene, Yarm.
Clergy: The Reverend Canon John Ford, The Reverend Billy Barnes, Churchwardens: Peter Monck,
John Rhodes Retired Clergy: The Revd Peter Elliott
Please pray for the PCC as they review the Parish Plan with an emphasis on growth and for team
leading the LYCIG initiatives as we seek to make and nurture disciples in Yarm. Pray also for our
work with young families, both in the Pram Service and through our partnership with HomeStart as
we reach out to those in need.
Diocese of Afikpo (Enugu, Nigeria). Bishop Paul Uduogu
All Saints Crathorne; St Martin and St Hilary Kirklevington; St Cuthbert’s Middleton; All
Saints Rudby-in-Cleveland; All Saints Worsall
Clergy: The Revd Pam Sanders, The Revd Pauline Percy, Reader: Su Reid, RPA: Kate Brown
Churchwardens: Lord Crathorne, Kate Brown, Elsi Hampton, Margaret Gotts, Fred Smith, Margaret
Donaldson, Richard Ward
Please give thanks for and pray for all who are involved in the 5 churches, for the clergy,
Churchwardens and PCC members, for Su in her Reader ministry and Kate as RPA. We give thanks
for the opportunity of sharing our faith on a regular basis with the 2 County Primary Schools within
the plurality and also for the very positive effect of the alterations at All Saints in Hutton Rudby.
Please pray for those involved in the ecumenical Youth Cafe in the Methodist Chapel Hub in Hutton
Rudby which started on November 2nd for Secondary years 7-9.
Diocese of Agra (North India). Bishop Prem Habil
Thursday 14th
Church among Deaf People
Pray for the Revd Linda Shipp, Chaplain among Deaf People, and churches in York that welcome
them; also The Deaf Club at Hull and those who sign for the services. For the congregations of Hull,
York and Ingleby Barwick; for growth of the church; for young deaf people everywhere.
Diocese of Aguata (Niger, Nigeria). Archbishop Christian Efobi
Friday 15th
Church among Disabled People
Please pray for a deeper awareness of the needs of disabled people, and the will and knowledge to
make them equal members of our worshipping communities. Please pray for those who are
currently looking at how we might better serve and support those who need it, and to raise
awareness of the difficulties disabled people face in accessing worship.
Diocese of Aipo Rongo (Papua New Guinea). Bishop Nathan Ingen
Saturday 16th
Chaplaincy in Cleveland:
Cleveland Police Force Chaplain: The Revd David King
Please pray for all members of Cleveland Police, Police Officers, Police Community Support
Officers, Police Staff and other Partners in Policing. In addition to the daily stresses of the work
Cleveland Police have faced huge changes in recent years and are now settling to new ways of
working. Pray for the Christian Police Association and Revd Carol Sunley Volunteer Chaplain.
Diocese of Ajayi Crowther (Ibadan, Nigeria). Bishop Olugbenga Oduntan
Sunday 17th
HM Prison Kirklevington Grange
Anglican Chaplains: The Revd Susanne Jukes, The Revd Alison Hutchinson
Please pray for men in the prison who are coming to the end of their sentences and preparing for
release; for the Chaplaincy Team, that it may model patience, humanity, dignity and compassion;
for all Christians in prison, that they may learn how to grow in their own faith while living
alongside those of other faiths and none.
Pray for the Church of Bangladesh. Archbishop Paul Sarker
2nd Sunday of
Epiphany
Monday 18th
Amy Carmichael,
founder of the
Dohnavur
Fellowship, spiritual
writer, 1951
Tuesday 19th
Wulfstan, bishop,
1095
Wednesday 20th
Richard Rolle,
spiritual writer, 1349
Thursday 21st
Agnes, child martyr,
304
Friday 22nd
Vincent of Saragossa,
deacon, martyr, 304
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Risen Lord Jesus, the stone was no barrier to you; your resurrection brings love, new life, new
challenges. Give us strength and courage to allow ourselves to believe this and so to roll back the
stones that imprison us, embrace the glory of the Easter morning, and meet the believers from
whom we are separated. In your name, O risen Lord, we pray. Amen.
Diocese of Akoko (Ondo, Nigeria). Bishop Gabriel Akinbiyi
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Lord Jesus, Lord of joy, the world craves good news; the world craves your love and joy. Fill us
with that love and joy. Help us to see the plight of others, to hear the sighs of need, the howls of
pain the cries of despair, and to respond, always, in the love and joy of you, our Saviour and our
Lord. Amen
Diocese of Akot (Sudan). Bishop Isaac Ater
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Lord Jesus, Lord of wholeness, your prayer for unity amongst your disciples has fallen on closed
ears and on hard hearts. Forgive us our closed ears, forgive us our hard hearts which perpetuate
suspicion, prejudice and division: forgive us our fractured mission. Open our hearts, eyes and
minds to your love and truth within all Christian people and strengthen in us the resolve to work
to restore the unity of your Church and your creation to the glory of your name. Amen.
Diocese of Akure (Ondo, Nigeria). Bishop Simeon Borokini
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Lord Jesus, the Word made flesh and sent to live among us, the Word of truth, of love, of joy, the
Word of compassion, of acceptance, of unity. Forgive our negative, critical, wounding and divisive
thoughts and words. Inspire us with your Spirit and give us that unity which will empower us to
speak words of joy, acceptance and of reconciliation. Make us life-giving, priestly people in our
communities, to your glory. Amen.
Diocese of Alabama (IV, The Episcopal Church). Bishop John Sloan
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Jesus, our suffering Lord, our disunity as churches compounds your suffering and causes pain to
those who long for your dream of unity to become reality. Forgive us our part in continuing
division; grant us humility to hear your voice ever urging reconciliation. Inspire us to work
tirelessly to be one so that the world may believe in your name. Amen.
Diocese of Alaska (IX, The Episcopal Church). Bishop Mark Lattime
Saturday 23rd
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Lord Jesus, You asked your apostles to stay awake and pray with you. May we offer the world sacred
space and holy time in which to find refreshment and peace, so that praying together we come to
know you more deeply. Amen
Diocese of Algoma (Ontario, Canada). Bishop Stephen Andrews
Sunday 24th
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Lord Jesus, constant companion on the journey you have made our hearts burn within us, and have
sent us back on the road towards our brothers and sisters, with the Gospel message on our lips. Help
us to see that hope and obedience to your commands always lead to the greater unity of your people.
Amen.
Pray for Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil. Archbishop Francisco De Assis Da Silva
3rd Sunday of
Ephiphany
Monday 25th
Conversion of
Paul
Tuesday 26th
Timothy and
Titus,
companions of
Paul
Wednesday
27th
Thursday 28th
Thomas
Aquinas,
priest,
philosopher,
teacher of the
faith, 1274
Week of Prayer Christian Unity
Lord Jesus, you commanded us to break bread together and to drink one cup in remembrance of you
- your imperative ignored. Forgive us, Lord. Open the hearts and minds of Christians world-wide,
especially those entrusted with leadership in your Church, to the joys and blessings of this
fellowship. Create in all of us a passion to realise the hope to which you have called us: one body and
one Spirit, one Lord, one baptism, one God who is above and through and in all. Amen.
Diocese of Leeds (West Yorkshire and the Dales)
The Rt Revd Nicholas Baines
"The diocese continues to re-shape for the future. Please pray for all those responsible for managing
change, transforming the culture of the diocese, and establishing a clear vision for church growth
and evangelism; and that the move to a single office will prove smooth and positive for all."
Diocese of Amazon (Brazil). Bishop Saulo Mauricio de Barros
Ripon Cathedral
Dean: The Very Revd John Dobson, Residentiary Canon and Sub-Dean: The Revd Canon Keith
Punshon, Precentor: The Revd Canon Paul Greenwell, Canon Pastor and Canon Educator: The Revd
Canon Elizabeth Sewell
Ripon Cathedral, one of the three cathedrals of the Diocese, an ancient centre of prayer, worship and
mission going back to the seventh century. Pray for Dean John Dobson, the Chapter and Cathedral
Community as together they seek to discern God’s will for the development of mission and ministry
to serve the churches and communities of the region.
Pray for Archbishop Ellud Wabukala of All Kenya.
Diocesan Board of Education
Chair: The Rt Revd Paul Ferguson
Give thanks for all those involved in our schools and tasked with responsibility for providing a
distinctive and life enhancing education for all our children. Please pray for our school leaders as
they consider how best to respond to the growing challenges facing our schools in a changing
educational landscape, and for the DBE's education team in supporting them.
Diocese of Amichi (Niger, Nigeria). Bishop Ephraim Ikeakor
Friday 29th
Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches
Chairman: The Revd Canon John Weetman, Senior Advisor: Phil Thomas, Secretary: Catherine Copp.
Please pray for the members and officers of the Committee, for their wisdom and advice, and for the
stewardship that we all share in caring for our church buildings, their contents and their
churchyards as sources of inspiration and instruments of mission.
Moderator of CNI and Bishop of Amritsar. Archbishop Pradeep Samantaroy
Saturday 30th
Chester Cathedral
Dean: The Very Revd Prof Gordon McPhate
Please pray for all involved in the life of the Cathedral.
Anglican Parishes of the Central Interior (formerly Cariboo) (British Columbia & the Yukon,
Canada). Bishop Barbara Andrews.
Charles, King
and martyr
1649
Sunday 31st
4th Sunday of
Epiphany
Diocese of Chester
The Rt Revd Peter Forster
Please pray for a deepening of our sense of God’s presence and call to everyone in the Diocese
of Chester, and in particular for the outworking of a new diocesan mission strategy
Pray for The Anglican Church of Burundi. Archbishop Bernard Ntahoturi