Week beginning 31 December 2006
Calendar of Intercessions
July–Aug–Sept 2020
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 Camin o 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, For‘Rachel our Bishop, and Robert, Bishop of Tewkesbury
Key: A = Anglican Communion
Province Diocese Archbishop / Bishop
D = Diocese of Gloucester
[L] = Local Diocesan Calendar
P = Porvoo Communion
LIFE = Diocesan Life Vision
Week beginning Sunday 28 June 2020
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, Lincoln, Bishops Christopher Lowson,
David Court, Nicholas Chamberlain
Church of Sweden, Härnösand, Bishop Eva Nordung Byström
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland, Lappo,
Bishop Simo Peura
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
El Camino Real, Bishop Lucinda
We pray for
Sun 28Third Sunday after Trinity
Irenæus, Bishop of Lyons and Teacher of the Faith, c200
A: The United Church of North India, Archbishop Prem Chand Singh,
Bishop of Jabalpur
D:All those who would have been ordained Deacon at the Cathedral today but are beginning their ministry as lay workers until their ordination is possible.
Mon 29Peter and Paul, Apostles
A: The Episcopal Church North Dakota Bishop Michael Smith
Canada Athabasca Bishop Fraser Lawton
South Sudan Juba Bishop Justin Badi Arama
D: The Benefice of Thornbury and Oldbury-on-Severn with Shepperdine,
In Vacancy, Joy Ludlow (Parish Clergy), David Moyse, Monica Mullinex (Readers)
· We pray for the interview process for a new incumbent, for interviewers and candidates.
Tue 30A:North East India North IndiaBishop Michael Herenz
The Episcopal Church Atlanta Bishop Robert Wright
NigeriaKabba Bishop Steven Akobe
D:St Mary’s C of E VA School, Thornbury, Karl Joyce (Headteacher) Oldbury on Severn C of E Primary School, Debbie Dix (Headteacher)
· We pray for one of our teachers who continues to fight breast cancer. We also pray for all our families, children, and staff that they may all stay safe and well in these uncertain times.
Wed 1A: West Indies North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba
JulyBishop L Errol Brooks
South Sudan AttoochBishop Moses Anur Ayom
D:The Tyndale Benefice, Peter Marsh, Morag Langley (Parish Clergy),
Susan Plant (Reader)
· We pray for the continued work of the Spirit during the lock-down and vacancy.
Thu 2A:Uganda North KaramojaBishop James Nasak
Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia AucklandBishop Ross Bay
South SudanMagwiBishop Ogeno Opoka
D:North Nibley C of E Primary School, Paul Batchelor (Headteacher)
Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Wotton-under-Edge, Mark Ryan
(Headteacher)
Fri 3Thomas the Apostle
A: Uganda North KigeziBishop Benon Magezi
South Sudan AweilBishop Abraham Yel Nhial
D:Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to
Officiate
Sat 4A: Uganda North MbaleBishop Samuel Gidudu
South Sudan AwerialBishop Akau Mayom
SudanKadugli & Nuba Mountains Bishop Andudu Elnail
D:Students training at Cuddesdon Gloucester & Hereford (formerly
WEMTC)
Week beginning Sunday 5 July 2020
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: England, St Albans, Bishops Alan Smith, Richard Atkinson,
Michael Beasley
Sweden, Linköping, Bishop Martin Modéus
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
· We pray for
Sun 5Fourth Sunday after Trinity
A: The United Church of Pakistan, Peshawar, Archbishop
Humphrey Peters
D: The Mothers’ Union, Kay Hensley, Diocesan President
Mon 6A: Australia North QueenslandBishop Keith Joseph
Nigeria Awgu/Aninri Bishop Emmanuel Ugwu
KadunaBishop Timothy Yahaya
D: The Diocesan Professional Counselling Service, Sarah Jones, Officer
Tue 7 A: AustraliaNorth West Australia Bishop Gary Nelson
NigeriaAwkaBishop Alexander Ibezim
KafanchanBishop Marcus Dogo
D:The Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing, Kate Wyatt, Director
Wed 8A: South AmericaNorth ArgentinaBishop Nicholas Drayson
NigeriaAwori Bishop J Akin Atere
D:The Prison Chaplains, Tony Williams, Lesley Hewish, Bryony Davis,
Gill Martin
Thu 9A: The Episcopal Church Northern CarolinaBishop Barry Beisner
NigeriaBadagryBishop Joseph Adeyemi
AustraliaBallaratBishop Garry Weatherill
D:The Cirencester Deanery, Poppy Hughes (Area Dean), Karen Czapiewski (Lay Chair)
Fri 10A: The Episcopal Church Northern IndianaBishop Douglas Sparks
WalesBangorBishop Andrew John
D:The Benefice of Brimpsfield with Birdlip, Syde, Daglingworth, The Duntisbournes, Winstone, Miserden and Edgeworth, Val Thorne (Parish Priest), Philip Ling, Alan Asprey (Readers)
· We pray for all the team involved in the ‘Flourish’ initiative, the continuing growth of lay leaders across the Benefice and a realistic Spirit inspired vision to guide us into the future
Sat 11Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, Father of Western Monasticism, c550
A: PhilippinesNorthern Luzon Bishop Hilary Ayban Pasikan
MelanesiaBanks & TorresBishop Alfred Patterson Worek
TanzaniaKageraBishop Darlington Bendankeha
D: Miserden C of E Primary School, Lucie Mitchell (Headteacher)
Week beginning Sunday 12 July 2020
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: England, Newcastle, Bishops Christine Hardman, Mark Tanner
Norway, Moere, Bishop Ingeborg Midttoemme
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel
We pray for the
Sun 12Fifth Sunday after Trinity
A: Papua New Guinea, Archbishop Allan Migi
D:The Benefice of Cirencester with Watermoor, Graham Morris,
Katie Richardson, Julian Wilson (Parish Clergy), Richard Marlowe (Reader)
Mon 13A: KenyaKajiadoBishop Gadiel Katanga Lenini
South SudanKajo- KejiBishop Emmanuel Murye Modi
CongoKamangoBishop Sabiti Tibafa Daniel
D:Powell’s C of E Primary School, Cirencester, Helen Cooper (Headteacher)
Watermoor C of E Primary School, Sarah Fox (Headteacher)
Tue 14John Keble, priest, poet, 1866
A: Central AfricaNorthern MalawiBishop Fanuel Magangani
West Indies BarbadosBishop Michael Maxwell
UgandaKampalaArchbishop Stephen Kaziimba
D:South Cotswold Team Ministry, John Swanton, Tim Hastie-Smith, Andrew Cinnamond, Caroline Symcox, Denise Hyde, Helen Caine, Simon Brignall, Kim Brown (Parish Clergy), Susan Holmes, Gordon Land, Rob Mitchell, Maureen Partington, Ian Taylor (Readers)
· We pray for Kim and Simon who have both joined the team since April.
We pray for our schools who reopened on the 1 June.
Wed 15Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, c862
Serlo, Abbot of Gloucester, Founder of St Peter’s Abbey,
1104 [L]
A: MexicoNorthern MexicoArchbishop Francisco Moreno
NigeriaBariBishop Idris Zubairu
D:Ampney Crucis C of E Primary School, Tana Wood (Headteacher) Bibury C of E Primary School, Suki Pascoe (Headteacher)
Thu 16A:The Episcopal Church Northern Michigan Bishop Rayford Ray
Bangladesh Barisal Bishop Shourabh Pholia
North India Barrackpore Bishop Paritosh Canning
D:Hatherop C of E Primary School, Caroline Burton (Headteacher)
Down Ampney C of E Primary School, Adam Clarke (Headteacher)
Fri 17Kenelm of Winchcombe, Mercian Prince, Martyr, 812 or 821 [L]
A: PhilippinesNorthern PhilippinesBishop Brent Alawas
EnglandBath & WellsBishop Peter Hancock
D:Fairford C of E Primary School, Julie Fellows (Headteacher)
Kempsford C of E Primary School, Richard Mendum (Headteacher)
Sat 18A: AustraliaNorthern TerritoryBishop Greg Anderson
BathurstBishop Mark Calder
NigeriaKanoBishop Zakka Nyam
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)
Week beginning Sunday 19 July 2020
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: Sweden, Skara, Bishop Åke Bonnier
England, Leeds, Bishops Nick Baines, Tony Robinson, Helen-Ann Hartley, Toby Howarth, Jonathan Gibbs, Paul Slater
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
· We pray for
Sun 19Sixth Sunday after Trinity
A:The Episcopal Church in the Phillippines Archbishop Joel Pachao
D:The Benefice of Kemble, Poole Keynes, Somerford Keynes with Shorncote, Coates, Rodmarton and Sapperton with Frampton Mansell, Trevor Kemp, David Austin (Parish Clergy), Liz Collins, Barrie Cran (Readers)
Mon 20Arilda, Martyr at Kingston-by-Thornbury, buried in Gloucester
Abbey (date unknown) [L]
A:Uganda Northern Uganda Bishop Johnson Gakumba
NigeriaBauchiBishop Musa Tula
The Episcopal Church KansasBishop Cathleen Bascom
D:Sapperton C of E Primary School, Mathew Blacker (Headteacher)
Tue 21A: Central AfricaNorthern ZambiaArchbishop Albert Chama
West IndiesBelizeBishop Philip Wright
South IndiaKanyakumariBishop A R Chelliah
D:The Benefice of South Cerney with Cerney Wick, Siddington and Preston, Jennifer McKenzie (Parish Priest), Liz Pearse, Joan Townsend, William Irving (Readers)
Wed 22Mary Magdelene
A: Uganda Northwest Ankole Bishop Amos Magezi
AustraliaBendigoBishop Matt Brain
D:Siddington C of E Primary School, Carol Dougill (Headteacher)
· We pray for all the staff who are working hard to keep the school open for our key work and vulnerable families and for one member of staff in particular..
Ann Edwards C of E Primary School, Cerney Wick, Helen Sowden
(Headteacher)
Thu 23Bridget of Sweden, Abbess of Vadstena, 1373 [L]
A:The Episcopal ChurchNorthwest TexasBishop Scott Mayer
NigeriaBeninBishop Peter Imasuen
Bermuda Bermuda Bishop Nicholas Dill
D:The Benefice of Tetbury, Beverston, Long Newnton and Shipton
Moyne, Poppy Hughes, Robert Church (Parish Clergy), Andrea Aveyard,Sarah Parton (Readers)
Fri 24A:The Episcopal Church Northwestern Pennsylvania
Bishop Sean Rowe
Bethlehem Bishop Kevin Nichols
D:St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Tetbury, Joanne Woolley (Headteacher)
Sat 25James the Apostle
A: EnglandNorwichBishop Graham James
North IndiaBhopalBishop Manoj Charan
South SudanKapoetaBishop Isaac Deu Chol
D:The Churn Valley Benefice, David Minns, Arthur Champion, Cliff Pooley (Parish Clergy), Martin Green (Reader)
Week beginning Sunday 26 July 2020
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 Lithuania, Bishop
Mindaugas Sabutis
Church of Ireland, Derry & Raphoe, Bishop Andrew Foster
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
Sun 26Ann and Joachim, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A: South Sudan, Kapoeta, Bishop Isaac Deu Chol
D:Clergy in the Stroud Deanery with the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate
Sat 27A:Canada, Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island, Archbishop
Ronald Cutler
D: The Honorary Assistant Bishops of the Diocese, +Anthony Priddis, +Bob Evens, +Christopher Hill, +David Jennings
Sun 26The Seventh Sunday after Trinity
A: Lambeth Conference Please pray for the bishops gathered in Canterbury, Kent for the Lambeth Conference
D:
Mon 27A: Canada Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island
Archbishop Ronald Cutler
NigeriaBidaBishop Jonah Kolo
PakistanKarachiBishop Sadiq Daniel
D:Coberley C of E Primary School, Andrew Milner (Headteacher)
North Cerney C of E Primary School, Suki Pascoe (Headteacher)
Stratton C of E Primary School, Ceris Towler (Headteacher)
Tue 28A: Nigeria Nsukka Bishop Aloysius Agbo
TanzaniaBiharamuloBishop Yusuph Vithalis
UgandaKaramojaBishop Joseph Abura
D:The Benefice of Avening with Cherington, Gerald South (Parish Priest), Derrick Pierce (Reader), Cas Boddam-Whetham and Jennie South (Pastoral Assistants)
Wed 29Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Companions of Our Lord
A: Kenya NyahururuBishop Stephen Kabora
EnglandBirminghamBishop David Urquhart
D:Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate
Thu 30William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, Olaudah Equiano and Thomas Clarkson, Anti-Slavery Campaigners, 1833, 1797 and 1846
A: South SudanNzaraBishop Richard Aquilla
EnglandBlackburnBishop Julian Henderson
West AfricaBo (Sierra Leone)Bishop Solomon Scott-Manga
D:The Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity
Fri 31A: Brazil Missionary District of Oeste-Brazil
Archbishop Naudal Alves Gomes
CongoBogaBishop Mugenyi Bahemuka
Southern AfricaPort ElizabethBishop Edward Daniels
D:The Dean, Stephen Lake, Fiona Price, Executive PA
Sat 1A: Nigeria Offa Bishop Solomon Akambi
AugSouth AmericaBoliviaBishop Raphael Samuel
South IndiaKarimnagarBishop Reuben Mark
D:The Cathedral Clergy, Celia Thomson, Richard Mitchell, Nikki Arthy, Hilary Dawson, Andrew Braddock
Week beginning Sunday 2 August 2020
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: England,Bristol, Bishops Vivienne Faull, Lee Rayfield
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland, Helsinki, Bishop
Teemu Laajasalo
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
El Camino Real, Bishop Lucinda
· We pray for
Sun 2The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Arthur Cayley Headlam, Bishop of Gloucester, Scholar, Educationalist, Ecumenist, 1947 [L]
A: Lambeth Conference, Please pray for the bishops gathered in Canterbury, Kent for the Lambeth Conference
D:The North Cotswold Deanery, Katrina Scott (Area Dean), Michael Storey
(Lay Chair)
Mon 3A:South IndiaKarnataka CentralBishop Prasana Samuel
Karnataka NorthBishop Ravikumar Niranjan
Karnataka SouthBishop Mohan Manoraj
D:The Benefice of Bourton-on-the-Water, Rowena King (Parish Priest),
Ann Grinnell (Reader)
Tue 4A:Nigeria OgbaruBishop Prosper Amah
KenyaBondoBishop David Kodia
CongoKasai-MbujimayiVacant
D:The Benefice of Broadwell, Evenlode, Oddington, Adlestrop and Westcote with Icomb and Bledington, Richard Rendall, Helkias Mapimhidze (Parish Clergy)
Wed 5Oswald, King of Northumbria, King, Martyr, buried at St Oswald’s Abbey, Gloucester, 642 [L]
A:NigeriaOgbiaBishop James Oruwori
South SudanBorArchbishop Ruben Ngong
Southern AfricaUmzimvubuBishop Sitembele Mzamane
D: The Benefice of Chedworth, Yanworth and Stowell, Coln Rogers and Coln St Denys, Stephen Goundrey-Smith (Parish Priest), Priscilla Burris, Helen Oldham, Ian Smallman (Readers)
Thu 6The Transfiguration of Our Lord
A:NigeriaOgbomosaVacant
Central AfricaBotswanaBishop Metlhayotlhe Beleme
CanadaBrandonBishop William Cliff
D:St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Chedworth, Nikita Salmon (Headteacher)
Fri 7A: NigeriaOgoniBishop Solomon Gberegbara
BrazilBraziliaBishop Maricio Jose Araujo De Andrade
CongoBrazzavilleBishop Molanga Jean Botola
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 with thanksgiving for the care and spirit of our communities in this difficult year and to pray for those who are particularly struggling at this time. And that our churches may continue to reach out in love and service.
Sat 8Dominic, Priest, Founder of the Order of Preachers, 1221
A: NigeriaOgori-Magongo Bishop Festus Davies
ScotlandBrechinBishop Andrew Swift
KenyaKatakwaBishop John Okude Omuse
D:Temple Guiting C of E Primary School, Ann Barry (Headteacher)
Week beginning Sunday 9 August 2020
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: England, Portsmouth, Bishop Christopher Foster
Sweden, Stockholm, Bishop Andreas Holmberg
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
· We pray for the
Sun 9The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
A: The Province de L’Eglise Anglicane au Rwanda ShyiraArchbishop Laurent Mbanda
D:The Benefice of Moreton-in-Marsh with Batsford, Todenham, Lower Lemington and Longborough with Sezincote, Stephen Wookey,
Ben Thompson (Parish Clergy), Rod Lee, Mary Newsom (Readers)
Mon 10Laurence, Deacon at Rome, Martyr, 258
A: NigeriaOhaji/EgbemaBishop Chidi Oparaojiaku
AustraliaBrisbaneArchbishop Phillip Aspinal
D: Longborough C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson (Headteacher), St David’s C of E Primary Academy, Moreton-in-Marsh, Jennifer Walker (Headteacher)
Tue 11Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares, 1253
A:The Episcopal Church Ohio Bishop Mark Hollingsworth
EnglandBristolBishop Vivienne Faull
CongoKatangaBishop Bertin Subi
D: The Benefice of Northleach with Hampnett and Farmington, Cold
Aston with Notgrove and Turkdean with Compton Abdale with Haselton, In vacancy, John Hollows (Reader)
Wed 12A: Nigeria Oji River Archbishop Amos Madu
CanadaBritish ColumbiaBishop Logan McMenamie
D:Cold Aston C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson (Headteacher)
Northleach C of E Primary School, Kirsty Williams (Headteacher)
Thu 13Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Down and Connor, Teacher, 1667
A: NigeriaOkeneBishop Emmanuel Onsachi
BurundiBuhigaBishop Evariste Nijimbere
BujumburaBishop Eraste Bigirimana
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)
Fri 14A: NigeriaOke-Ogun Bishop Cornelius Onsachi
CongoBukavuBishop Sylvestre Bahati
D:Withington C of E Primary School, Sonia Beames (Headteacher)
Sat 15The Blessed Virgin Mary
A:Nigeria Oke-Osun Bishop Abraham Akinlalu
KatsinaBishop Jonathan Bamaiyi
UgandaBukediBishop Samuel Egesa
D:The Benefice of Sherborne, Windrush, Great Barrington with Little Barrington and Aldsworth, In Vacancy
Week beginning Sunday 16 August 2020
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 Ireland, Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh, Bishops Ferran Glenfield
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark, Aarhus, Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel
· We pray for
Sun 16The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
A:The Scottish Episcopal ChurchMoray, Ross & Caithness
Archbishop Mark Strange
D: Sherborne C of E Primary School, John Moore (Headteacher)
Mon 17A:NigeriaOkigweBishop Edward Osuegbu
Okigwe NorthBishop Godson Ukanwa
Okigwe SouthBishop David Onuoha
KebbiArchbishop Edmund Akanya
D:The Benefice of Stow-on-the-Wold, Condicote and The Swells, Martin Short, Tony Whitaker (Parish Clergy), Dilys Neill (Reader)
Tue 18A: JapanOkinawaBishop David Eisho Uehara
NigeriaBukuruBishop Jwan Zhumbes
D:The Benefice of Quinton, Welford, Weston and Marston Sicca,
Ros Greenhalgh, Yvette Grundy, Jim Edie (Parish Clergy), Linda Thomas (Reader)
Wed 19A: The Episcopal ChurchOklahomaBishop Edward Konieczny
AustraliaBunburyBishop Ian Coutts
D:Vale and Cotswold Edge Team Ministry, Craig Bishop, Dana Delap, Kevin Grumball, Scott Watts (Parish Clergy), Mark Taylor, Bridget Wade (Readers)
Thu 20Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, Teacher, 1153
A: NigeriaOkrikaBishop Tubokosemie Atere
KenyaBungomaBishop George Mechumo
D:Blockley C of E Primary Academy, Mike Pudifoot (Headteacher)
St James & Ebrington C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson (Headteacher)
Willersey C of E Primary School, Mark Jackson (Headteacher)
Fri 21A: NigeriaOlehBishop John Usiwoma Aruakpor
UgandaBunyoro-KitaraBishop Samuel Kahuma
D:Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate
Sat 22A:The Episcopal ChurchKentuckyBishop Terry White
KenyaKerichoBishop Ernest Kiprotich Ng’eno
SudanKhartoumArchbishop Ezekiel Kumir Kondo
D:The Secretariat Department: Benjamin Preece Smith, Kerry Pateman, Clare Mouat, Kathryn Warner
Week beginning Sunday 23 August 2020
Daily:LIFE:Faith – living as adventurous followers of Jesus Christ
· Please pray for the group who are planning a conference for next year encouraging Christians to engage with their faith Monday to Sunday
P: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland, Espoo, Bishop Kaisamari Hintikka
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the
Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael
· We pray for
Sun 23The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
A: The Church of the Province of South East AsiaSabah
Archbishop Melter Tais
D:The Diocesan Communications Team: Lucy Taylor, Katherine Clamp, Sam Cavender
Mon 24Bartholomew The Apostle
A: TanzaniaKibondoBishop Sospeter Ndenza
RwandaKigaliBishop Nathan Amooti Rusengo
KegemeBishop Assiel Musabyimana
D:The Diocesan HR and Safeguarding Team: Judith Knight, Alice Clark, Kate Peake, Brett Riches, Becca Faal
Tue 25A: South SudanOloBishop Tandema Obede
KoreaBusanArchbishop Onesimus Dongsin Park
UgandaKigeziBishop George Bagamuhunda
D:The Resources Team: Helen Crawford, Laura Evans
Wed 26A: The Episcopal ChurchOlympiaBishop Gregory Rickel
UgandaBusogaBishop Paul Naimanhye
D:The Church Buildings Team: Kath Hilsden, Adam Klups, Catherine McGirr
Thu 27Monica, Mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387
A: NigeriaOmu-AranBishop Philip Adeyemo
RwandaButareBishop Nathan Gasatura
KenyaButereBishop Timothy Wambunya
D: Property and Development Team: Colin Scorer, Mary Coates,
Craig Smith, Chris Swioklo
Fri 28Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Teacher, 430
A: NigeriaOn the Lake Bishop Chijioke Oti
BurundiBuyeBishop Sixbert Macumi
D:Diocesan Finance Team: Julie Ridgway, Deborah Smith, Harriet Fletcher, Justyna Stawarz, Gemma Dee, Clare Morris, Mina Chapman
Sat 29The Beheading of John the Baptist
A: Nigeria On the Niger Bishop Owen Nwokolo
RwandaByumbaBishop Emmanuel Ngendahayo
IrelandKilmore, Elphin & ArdaghBishop Ferran Glenfield
D:The Parish Giving Scheme Staff, Helen Richardson, Helen Taylor,
Steph Hartley, Kim Carter, Carol Townsend, Amy Townsend,
Catia Martins Oldrey
Week beginning Sunday 30 August 2020
Daily:LIFE:Engagement – living out Christ’s love and hope
· In the season of Creationtide, we pray for churches seeking to discern how God is leading us in caring for wider Creation.
· Please pray for PSALMS as we begin a fresh academic year of school clubs and youth groups.
P: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland, Turku, Archbishop
Tapio Luoma, Bishop Kaarlo Kalliala
Church of England, York, Archbishop John Sentamu, Bishops
Paul Ferguson, John Thomson, Alison White, Glyn Webster
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the
Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock
· We pray for their retiring Bishop, Mary Gray-Reeves and for preparations to welcome their new Bishop, Lucinda Ashby.
Sun 30The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
A: The United Church of South IndiaSouth Kerala
Archbishop Dharmaraj Rasalam
D:The Severn Vale Deanery, Simon Mason (Area Dean), Sue Padfield (Lay Chair)
Mon 31Aiden, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 651
A: Southern AfricaKimberley & Kuruman Bishop Oswald Swartz
Congo KinduArchbishop Zacharie Katanda
Uganda KinkiiziBishop Dan Zoreka
D: The Benefice of Abenhall with Mitcheldean, David Gill (Parish Priest), Janet Keene, Julie James (Readers)
Tue 1A: Nigeria Ondo Bishop Stephen Oni
SeptCalabarBishop Tunde Adeleye
CongoKinshasaBishop Achille Mutshindu
D: Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School, Kathryn Oshun (Headteacher)
Wed 2A: Canada Ontario Bishop Michael Oulton
North IndiaCalcuttaBishop Probal Kanto Dutta
D:The Benefice of Ashleworth, Corse, Hartpury, Hasfield, Maisemore, Staunton and Tirley, John Longuet-Higgins, Stephen Godsell (Parish Clergy)
Thu 3Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome, Teacher, 604
A: Nigeria Ogbomosa Bishop Titus Babtunde Olayinka
CanadaCaledoniaBishop David Lehmann
CalgaryArchbishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson
D: Ashleworth C of E Primary School, Michelle Kelly (Headteacher)
Hartpury C of E Primary School, Simon Millington (Headteacher)
Staunton & Corse C of E Primary School, John Tibbles (Headteacher)
Fri 4 A: The Episcopal Church Oregon Bishop Michael Hanley
CaliforniaBishop Marc Andrus
D:The Benefice of Badgeworth, Shurdington and Witcombe with Bentham, Susan Cooke (Parish Priest), Robert Poole (Reader)
Sat 5Katharine Parr of Sudeley, Queen, Woman of Prayer, 1548 [L]
A: Nigeria OrluArchbishop Bennett Okoro
West AfricaCameroonBishop Dibo Thomas-Babyngton Elango
KenyaKirinyagaBishop Joseph Kibichwa
D: Shurdington C of E Primary School, Jon Millin (Headteacher)
Week beginning Sunday 6 September 2020
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, Salisbury, Bishops Nicholas Holtam,
Andrew Rumsey, Karen Gorham
Church in Wales, St Asaph, Bishop Gregory Cameron
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark, Ribe, Archbishop Lauma Zušēvica
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
El Camino Real, Bishop Lucinda
We pray for
Sun 6The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
A: The Anglican Church of Southern AfricaCapetown
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
D:The Benefice of Brockworth, Mike Smith (Parish Priest),
Louisa Messenger, Gordon Clifford (Readers)
Mon 7A: Nigeria Oru Bishop Geoffrey Chukwunenye
AustraliaCanberra & Goulburn Bishop Mark Short
D:The Benefice of Churchdown, Jonathan Perkin (Parish Priest)
Tue 8A: Japan Osaka Bishop Andrew Haruhisa Iso
EnglandCanterburyArchbishop Justin Welby
D: The Benefice of Highnam, Tibberton with Rudford, and Taynton,
Helen Sammon (Parish Priest)
Wed 9Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A: Nigeria Osun Bishop James Afolabi Popoola
West AfricaCape CoastBishop Victor Atta-Baffoe
D: Highnam C of E Academy, Stephen Dean (Headteacher)
Thu 10A: Nigeria Osun North Bishop Abiodun Olaoye
Southern AfricaCape TownArchbishop Thabo Makgoba
EnglandCarlisleBishop James Newcome
D:Huntley and Longhope, Churcham and Bulley, Lara Bloom (Parish Priest), Monica Richardson, Matthew Gacek (Readers)
Fri 11A: Nigeria Osun North East Bishop Ebenezer Okuyelu
IrelandCashel & OssoryBishop Michael Burrows
D:Huntley C of E Primary School, Ella Curtis (Headteacher)Hope Brook C of E Primary School, Longhope, Stephanie Severn
(Headteacher)
Sat 12A:Canada Ottawa Vacant
UgandaCentral BugandaBishop Michael Lubowa
D:The Benefice of Newent and Gorsley with Clifford’s Mesne, Simon Mason, Dan Browne (Parish Clergy)
Week beginning Sunday 13 September 2020
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 Ireland, Tuam, Bishop Patrick Rooke
Church of England, Bath & Wells,
Bishops Peter Hancock, Ruth Worsley
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao
· We pray for
Sun 13The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
A: The Anglican Church of South America, Argentina, Archbishop Gregory Venables
D:The Benefice of Redmarley D’Abitot, Bromesberrow, Pauntley,
Upleadon, Oxenhall, Dymock, Donnington, Kempley and Preston, In vacancy, David Clowes, Caroline Dunnett, Roger Parker (Readers)
Mon 14Holy Cross Day
A: Nigeria Otukpo Bishop David Bello
UgandaCentral BusogaBishop Lambert Funga Botolome
D:Bromesberrow St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Laura Hankins and Sue Thornley (Headteachers)
Ann Cam C of E Primary School, Dymock, Chris Ward (Headteacher)
Tue 15Cyprian, bishop, martyr, 258
A: NigeriaOwerri Bishop Chukwuma Oparah
The Episcopal ChurchCentral Equador Bishop Victor Scantlebury
JapanKita Kanto Bishop Zerubbabel Hirota
D: Pauntley C of E Primary School, Chris Ward (Headteacher),
Redmarley C of E Academy, Sarah Smith (Headteacher)
Wed 16Ninian, Bishop of Galloway, Apostle of the Picts, c432
A:Nigeria Owo Bishop Stephen Fagbemi
The Episcopal ChurchCentral FloridaBishop Gregory Brewer
D:The Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Churchdown and Innsworth, Jacqui Hyde (Parish Priest)
Thu 17Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, Visionary, 1179
A: England Oxford Bishop Steven Croft
The Episcopal ChurchCentral Gulf CoastBishop Russell Kendrick
MelanesiaCentral Melanesia
Archbishop Leonard Dawea
D:The Benefice of Twigworth, Down Hatherley, Norton, The Leigh, Evington, Sandhurst and Staverton with Boddington, Suzanne Skepper, Philippa Donald (Parish Clergy)
Fri 18 A:Nigeria Oyo Bishop Williams Aladekugbe
The Episcopal ChurchCentral New York
Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe
D:Norton C of E Primary School, Jane Farren (Headteacher)
Sat 19A: South Sudan Pacong Bishop Joseph Maker Atot
CanadaCentral NewfoundlandBishop John Watton
KenyaKitaleBishop Stephen Kewasis
D:The Benefice of Westbury on Severn with Flaxley, Blaisdon and Minsterworth, Steve Taylor (Parish Priest)
Week beginning Sunday 20 September 2020
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: The Church of England, Sheffield, Bishops Pete Wilcox,
Peter Burrows
Church of England, Sodor & Man, Bishop Peter Eagles
Church of Greenland, Greenland within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark, Bishop Sofie Petersen
DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially the Diocese of
Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel
We pray for the
Sun 20The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
A: The Province of the Episcopal Church of South SudanJuda
Archbishop Justin Badi Arama
D:Westbury-on-Severn C of E Primary School, David Crunkhurn, (Headteacher)
Mon 21Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
A: Tanzania Kiteto Bishop Isaiah Chambala
UgandaKitgumBishop Wilson Kitara
KenyaKituiBishop Josephat Mule
D:Clergy in the Severn Vale Deanery with the Bishop’s Permission to Officiate
Tue 22A: Central America Panama Bishop Julio Murray Thompson
The Episcopal ChurchCentral PennsylvaniaBishop Audrey Scanlan
RwandaKivuBishop Augustin Ahimana
D:Chaplain among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing People, Steve Morris
Wed 23Ember Day
A: Nigeria Pankshin Bishop Olumuyiwa Ajayi
PhillippinesCentral PhillipinesBishop Dixie Taclobao
D: Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Jon Holden (Centre Manager)
Thu 24A: South Sudan Panyana Bishop Seme Nigo Abinda
Melanesia Central Solomons Bishop Ben Seka
TanzaniaCentral TanganyikaBishop Dickson Chilongani
D: Department of Mission and Ministry, Andrew Braddock, Victoria Braddock, Ruth Cameron, Ian Bussell, Pauline Godfrey, Natasha Kent, Rebecca Paisey, Jo Wetherall, Cate Williams, Julie O’Keefe, Ann Sargent, Julie Fay, Sam Norton
Fri 25Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester, Spiritual Writer, 1626
A:Central Africa Central Zanbia Bishop Derek Kamukwamba
D:Cuddesdon Gloucester & Hereford, Roger Latham (Director)
Sat 26Ember Day
A:South America Paraguay Bishop Peter Bartlett
Central AfricaCentral ZimbabweBishop Ignatius Makumbe
JapanKobeBishop Augustine Kobayashi
D:The Cheltenham Deanery, Gary Grady (Area Dean), Sara Turner (Lay Chair)
Week beginning Sunday 27 September 2020
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 Västerås, Bishop Mikael
· We pray for
Sun 27The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
A:The Episcopal Church of Sudan, Khartoum,
Archbishop Ezekiel Kumir Kondo
D:The Benefice of Charlton Kings, Holy Apostles, Ashley Collishaw (Parish Priest), John Lawrence (Reader)
Mon 28A:North India Patna Archbishop Philip Marandih
ChandigarhBishop Younas Massey
D:Holy Apostles C of E Primary School, Charlton Kings, Lee Stanley (Headteacher)
Tue 29Michael and All Angels
A:Brazil Pelotas Bishop Renato Da Cruz Raatz
EnglandChelmsfordVacant
D:The Benefice of Charlton Kings, St Mary, Graham Bowkett,
Adrian Beere (Parish Clergy), Jean Huckett (Reader)
Wed 30George Whitefield of Gloucester, Preacher, 1770 [L]
A: The Episcopal Church Pennsylvania Bishop Daniel Gutierrez
EnglandChester Bishop Peter Forster
D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, St Mary with St Matthew and St Luke, Richard Coombs, Clare Dyson, Patrick Wheaton (Parish Clergy), Pete Burke, Diane Bruckland, Vaughan Kerry, Mike Milburn, Rod Pellereau,
Robert Sutton (Readers)
Thu 1A: Australia Perth Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy
OctNorth IndiaChhattisgarhBishop Robert Ali
The Episcopal ChurchChicagoBishop Jeffrey Lee
D: St John’s C of E Primary School, Cheltenham, Juliette Moxham
(Headteacher)
Fri 2Thomas Cantelupe, Bishop of Hereford, 1282 [L]
A: South America Peru Bishop Jorge Aguilar
EnglandChichesterBishop Martin Warner
D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, St Michael, Ashley Collishaw (Parish Priest)
Sat 3A: Pakistan Peshawar Archbishop Humphrey Peters
North IndiaChotanagpurBishop B B Baskey
West AfricaKoforiduaBishop Feliz Odei Annancy
D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, Christ Church, Simon Heron (Parish Priest), Andrew Judge, Angela Smith, David Laszlo, Amanda Thiselton (Readers)
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