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Calendar of Intercessions

July – August - September

2018

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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”

Bishop Mary

El Camino Real

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A = Anglican Communion

D = Diocese of Gloucester

[L]= Local Diocesan Calendar

P = Porvoo Communion

LIFE= Diocesan Life Vision

Week beginning 1 July 2018

Daily P: Härnösand, Sweden, Bishop Eva Nordung Byström

Sun 1 Fifth Sunday of Trinity

LIFE: Using sport, music and art to build

relationships and share the Christian faith

Give thanks for the work of Jake, who has been on a

trainee year with PSALMS for the last 12 months and

the project he has developed called Active RE. Give

thanks that this project has enabled six primary schools

to experience practical games based lessons that

support the RE curriculum. Praise God that schools have

responded really positively to the initial trial. Please pray

for guidance in how to take this forward next year.

A: The Church of North India (United), The Most Revd

Dr Prem Chand Singh Moderator of CNI & Bishop of

Jabalpur

D: All those being ordained Deacon at the Cathedral

this morning.

DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today

the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana

Samuel

We pray for the youth workers and youth fellowships of

the Diocese

Mon 2 A: East Kerala - (South India), Bishop

Kayalakkakathu George Daniel

D: The Benefice of Ashleworth, Corse, Hartpury,

Hasfield, Maisemore, Staunton and Tirley,

John Longuet-Higgins, Steve Godsell (Parish Clergy), Anna

Venables (Reader)

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We pray for our new curate, Steve Godsell and his wife

Debbie, children Hannah and Robert. For our "Parish

Development Minister" Project shortly to be started. Also

John Longuet-Higgins role as Assistant Rural Dean,

especially a Deanery project to reach 500 Primary

School children in the Newent Area using sport and

values, working in partnership with PSALMS and a

Deanery project for local training days run by the

parishes of the Deanery


the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael

We pray for the youth at Finnåker and Stiftsgården

centres

Tue 3 Thomas the Apostle

A: East Ruwenzori (Uganda), Bishop George Turyasingura

D: Ashleworth C of E Primary School, Michelle Kelly

(Headteacher)

Hartpury C of E Primary School, Simon Millington

(Headteacher):

We pray for a number of families who are part of our

school community who have recently suffered

bereavements - a past pupil who died in a motor cycle

accident, a former member of staff who died of cancer

and the husband of a former member of staff who died

of sepsis. Many members of the school community have

been deeply affected by these deaths.

We would also ask that the development of the

Christian ethos of the school is prayed for as we

continue to strive to be a beacon in our local community

and explore the possibility of becoming part of the

Primary Quest MAT.


the Diocese of Western Tanganyika,

Bishop Sadock

We pray for the health work at Shunga Hospital, as

they undertake a large expansion project to serve the

local communities

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Wed 4 A: East Tennessee (IV, The Episcopal Church),

Bishop Brian Lee Cole

D: Staunton & Corse C of E Primary School,

Jon Tibbles(Headteacher)


the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary

We pray for ministries which focus on immigration rights and

racial justice.

Thu 5 A: Eastern Himalayas (North India), In vacancy

D: The Benefice of Badgeworth, Shurdington and

Witcombe with Bentham, Susan Cooke (Parish Priest),

Robert Poole (Reader)


the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao

We pray for all the staff of the Diocesan Office in

Dornakal

Fri 6 A: Eastern Michigan (V, The Episcopal Church),

Bishop Todd Ousley

D: The General Synod meeting this weekend



Samuel

We pray for the Bishop Cotton Boys’ School in

Bangalore and for the principal, John Zachariah

Sat 7 A: Eastern Newfoundland & Labrador (Canada),

Bishop Geoffrey Peddle

D: Shurdington C of E Primary School, Jon Millin

(Headteacher)



We pray for the diocesan centres at Finnåkerand

Stiftsgården

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Daily P: Linköping, Sweden, Bishop Martin Modéus

Sun 8 Sixth Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Sharing our stories in new and different

ways, including through digital media

We pray for all the people who will gather at the

Cathedral for Wordfest, for inspiration, creativity and

good conversations. We pray for the organisers to be

energised and enthused and for the words that are said

to make a real difference in people’s lives.

A: The Church of Pakistan (United), The Most Revd

Humphrey Peters Bishop of Peshawar & Moderator of the

Church of Pakistan

D: The Benefice of Brockworth, Jane Walden,

Steve Newnes (Parish Clergy), Gordon Clifford,

Louisa Messenger (Reader)



Bishop Sadock

We pray for the very rural parishes of the Diocese, far

from roads and communication, giving thanks for the

faithful local Christians

Mon 9 A: Eastern Oregon (VIII, The Episcopal Church),

Bishop Patrick Bell

D: The Benefice of Churchdown, Jonathan Perkin (Parish

Clergy), Alison Summerskill (Reader)

We pray for our new staff joining in September -

Associate Vicar and Youth Pastor and for building a new

unit in the courtyard, for wisdom, finances and

construction.



We pray for the parish of St. Stephen’s, San Luis

Obispo, partnered with St. Peter’s Winchcombe

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Tue 10 A: Eastern Zambia (Central Africa), Bishop

William Mchombo

D: The Benefice of Highnam, Lassington, Rudford,

Tibberton and Taynton, Helen Sammon (Parish Priest)



We pray for St Peter’s Mission School and the hostels in

Madiripuram

Wed 11 Benedict, abbot, c550

A: Eau Claire (V, The Episcopal Church), Bishop

William Jay Lambert

D: Highnam C of E Academy, Stephen Dean (Headteacher)



Samuel

We pray for the work of the Church of South India

Hospitals in Bangalore and Chickballapur

Thu 12 A: Edinburgh (Scotland), Bishop John Armes

D: The Benefice of Huntley and Longhope, Churcham and

Bulley, In Vacancy (Parish Clergy),

Monica Richardson (Readers)

We pray for Lara Bloom who will be licenced as Priest-

in-Charge on 3 September 2018



We pray for the choirs of the diocese

Fri 13 A: Edmonton (Rupert's Land, Canada),

Bishop Jane Alexander

D: Huntley C of E Primary School, Maddy Owen,

Ella Curtis (Co-Headteachers), Hope Brook C of E

Primary School, Longhope, Stephanie Severn

(Headteacher)



Bishop Sadock

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We pray for the orphanage at Matyazo, caring for

babies whose families are unable to care for them

Sat 14 John Keble, priest, poet, 1866

A: Egba (Lagos, Nigeria), Bishop Emmanuel Adekunle,

Egba West (Lagos, Nigeria), Bishop Samuel Ajani

D: The Benefice of Newent and Gorsley with Clifford’s

Mesne, Simon Mason, Dan Browne (Parish Clergy)



We pray for the parish of St. Francis, San Jose,

partnered with St. Lawrence, Bourton on the Water


Daily P: Moere, Molde, Norway: Bishop Ingeborg

Midttoemme

Sun 15 Serlo, Abbot of Gloucester, Founder of St Peter’s

Abbey, 1104 [L]

LIFE: Investing in people and programmes, which excite

young people to explore and grow in faith

We pray for the Spree children and youth camp

happening between 13-15 July. Pray for Sara, Simon,

John and Jo the core team members in their preparation

and management of the weekend. For the worship

leaders and activities team in their engagement with the

young people, all the young people and leaders

attending for the opportunity to grow in their

relationship with God and each other.

For the sheer joy and excitement of the whole event.

A: The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea,

The Most Revd Allan Migi Archbishop of Papua New

Guinea

D: The Benefice of Redmarley D’Abitot, Bromesberrow,

Pauntley, Upleadon, Oxenhall, Dymock, Donnington,

Kempley and Preston,

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Andy Sewell (Parish Priest), David Clowes, Caroline Dunnett,

Roger Parker (Readers)



We pray for the clergy and congregation at Dornakal

Cathedral

Mon 16 A: Egbu (Owerri, Nigeria), Bishop Geoffrey Okoroafor

D: Bromesberrow St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Laura

Hankins (Headteacher), Ann Cam C of E Primary

School, Dymock, Chris Ward (Headteacher)



Samuel

We pray for the churches and children’s projects in

Kolar Gold Fields

Tue 17 Kenelm of Winchcombe, Mercian Prince, Martyr,

812 or 821 [L]

A: Egypt (Jerusalem & Middle East), Bishop Mouneer Hanna

Anis, Area Bishop for the Horn of Africa (Jerusalem &

Middle East), Vacant, Area Bishop for North Africa

(Jerusalem & Middle East), Bishop Samy Fawzy

D: Pauntley C of E Primary School, Chris Ward

(Headteacher), Redmarley C of E Academy,

Sarah Smith (Headteacher)



We pray for all parishes with links in the Diocese of

Gloucester

Wed 18 A: Eha, Amufu (Enugu, Nigeria), Bishop Daniel Olinya

D: The Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Churchdown

and Innsworth, Jacqui Hyde, Simon Monk (Parish Clergy)


the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock

We pray for Bishop Makaya High School, in the last

phase of fundraising and building work

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Thu 19 Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa and his sister Macrina,

Deaconess, Teachers, c394 and 379

A: El Camino Real (VIII, The Episcopal Church),

Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves

D: The Benefice of Twigworth, Down Hatherley, Norton,

The Leigh, Evington, Sandhurst and Staverton with

Boddington, Suzanne Skepper,

Philippa Donald (Parish Clergy)



We pray for church communities in the Monterey

Deanery

Fri 20 Arilda, Martyr at Kingston-by-Thornbury, buried in

Gloucester Abbey (date unknown) [L]

A: Ekiti Oke (Ondo, Nigeria), Bishop Isaac Olubowale

D: Norton C of E Primary School, Jane Johnson

(Headteacher)



We pray for the Gloucester Diocese Youth Trip which

will be in India over the next 3 weeks

Sat 21 A: El Salvador (Central America), Bishop Juan David

Alvarado Melgar

D: The Benefice of Westbury on Severn with Flaxley,

Blaisdon and Minsterworth, Steve Taylor (Parish Priest)

We pray for the completion of spire repairs at Westbury

and the flourishing of Messy Church



Samuel

We pray for CEZM School, Bangalore and St Andrew’s

School, Siddapura which work mainly among the poor in

the Muslim community

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Daily P: Skara, Sweden, Bishop Åke Bonnier

Sun 22 Mary Magdelene

LIFE: Placing schools at the heart of our mission with

creative connections between churches and schools

We give thanks for the parish school partnerships that

have blossomed this year, praying particularly for new

projects that have begun. Giving thanks for new

relationships that are forming particularly between

school leadership teams and PCCs as they discern

together foundation governor appointments. As the

school year ends pray for the children leaving our

schools and moving into Year 7 and any staff who are

retiring or leaving for a new challenge

A: The Episcopal Church in the Philippines

D: Westbury-on-Severn C of E Primary School,

David Crunkhurn, (Headteacher)

We pray for the staff, particularly those on maternity

leave and those teaching; that God might give them the

wisdom to lead the children in their care with

compassion and courage, remembering the value that

God has placed on each life. Also for the wider school

community of Governors and parents; that God's love

will be made known to them through the work of our

school.



We pray for the strengthening of ecumenical

relationships in the Diocese

Mon 23 Bridget of Sweden, Abbess of Vadstena, 1373 [L]

A: Eldoret (Kenya), Bishop Christopher Ruto

D: Clergy in the Severn Vale Deanery with the Bishop’s

Permission to Officiate, Jill Bond,

Judith Carpenter, Roy Chivers, Geoff Crago,

Clive Edmonds, Richard Franklin

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We pray for the very active youth work of the Diocese,

their leader Pastor Birasa, in their outreach and witness

through the youth choirs.

Tue 24 A: Ekiti West (Ondo, Nigeria), Bishop Samuel Oke


Permission to Officiate, John Furst,

Ian Gobey, David Godwin, Richard Inglesby, Allan Kemp,

George Moffat



We pray for church communities in the San Luis Obispo

Deanery

Wed 25 James the Apostle

A: El-Obeid (Sudan), Bishop Ismail Gabriel Abudigin

D: The Bishop’s Council meeting this evening



We pray for Bishop Prasada Rao in his work as Deputy

Moderator of the Church of South India

Thu 26 Anne and Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A: Ekiti (Ondo, Nigeria), Bishop Christopher Tayo Omotunde,

Ekiti Kwara (Ibadan, Nigeria), Bishop Andrew Ajayi


Permission to Officiate, Andrew Perry, Pat Phillips,

Donald Phillpot, David Sutch, Penny West


the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop

Prasana Samuel

We pray for the work of St Mark’s Cathedral in

Bangalore

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Fri 27 A: Ely (Canterbury, England), Bishop Stephen David

Conway, Ely - Huntingdon - (Canterbury, England),

Bishop David Thomson

D: Chaplain among the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

People, Steve Morris



We pray for the tourists visiting the churches of the

diocese

Sat 28 A: Embu (Kenya), Bishop David Muriithi Ireri

D: Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre, Jon Holden

(Centre Manager)



We pray John Mhanuzi, heading up the work of the

Health and Development department of the Diocese, as

they support local village health projects


Daily P: Ireland, Derry and Raphoe, Bishop

Kenneth Good

Sun 29 Ninth Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Piloting liberating models of leadership and ministry,

especially in multi-parish benefices

We give thanks for the ministry of local churches in

conducting funerals and caring for the bereaved. We

pray for the funeral project led by Mike Smith in

Gloucester City Deanery exploring ways to support local

churches in extending this provision, and developing the

vital partnership with local funeral directors.

A: Province de L'Eglise Anglicane au Rwanda,

The Most Revd Onesphore Rwaje Archbishop of L'Eglise

Episcopal au Rwanda and Bishop of Gasabo

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D: The Department of Mission and Ministry,

Andrew Braddock, Ian Bussell, David Runcorn,

Pauline Godfrey, Cate Williams



We pray for church communities in the Santa Clara

Deanery

Mon 30 William Wilberforce, social reformer, Olaudah

Equiano and Thomas Clarkson, anti-slavery campaigners,

1833, 1797 and 1846

A: Enugu (Niger, Nigeria), Bishop Emmanuel Chukwuma

D: The Department of Mission and Ministry,

Joanne Wetherall, Victoria Braddock,

Iona Bird, Natasha Kent, Julie O’Keefe

We pray for:

SPREE children and youth camp

Pray for Sara, Simon, John and Jo the core team

members in their preparation and management of the

weekend.

For the worship leaders and activities team in their

engagement with the young people,

All the young people and leaders attending for the

opportunity to grow in their relationship with God and

each other.

For the sheer joy and excitement of the whole event.

Mega Messy Church

For Sandie Bradley Messy Church co-ordinator for the

Forest of Dean and all the enthusiasm and creativity

within the Messy Church teams contributing to the day.

For the staff and instructors at Viney Hill giving thanks

for their skills and enthusiasm.

For everyone who will attend for the chance to find God

in new challenges in facing fears or discovering creativity.

Baby and Toddler Groups

We pray for the Toddler Groups run in our worshipping

communities.

We give thanks for the energy and commitment of their

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leaders in creating valued places of safety, support and

understanding.

For the children and carers who attend, may they

experience God in the welcome they receive, the

relationships they build and the fun they have.



We pray for St Mary’s Hospital in Khammam and for

the medical staff and the School of Nursing

Tue 31 A: Europe - (II, The Episcopal Church), Bishop

Pierre Whalon

D: West of England Ministerial Course (WEMTC),

Canon Dr Janet Williams, Director of Studies,

Jane Cusworth, Administrator

We pray for the new Director of WEMTC, Roger

Latham, as he makes the transition into this new stage

of his life and ministry



Samuel

We pray for the New Life Centre in Bangalore for girls

rescued from dangerous or abusive situations

Wed 1 A: Evo (Niger Delta, Nigeria), Bishop Innocent Ordu

Aug D: The Cheltenham Deanery, Nick Davies (Area Dean),

Sara Turner (Lay Chair)



We pray for the Eco Theological network

Thu 2 Arthur Cayley Headlam, Bishop of Gloucester, Scholar,

Educationalist, Ecumenist, 1947 [L]

A: Etche (Niger Delta, Nigeria), Bishop Precious Nwala,

Etsako (Bendel, Nigeria) Bishop Jacob Bada

D: The Benefice of Charlton Kings, Holy Apostles,

In Vacancy (Parish Priest), John Lawrence (Reader)

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We pray that that our vacancy may see us grow in love

and service, that we may know God's direction for us as

a congregation, find the right person to fill the vacancy,

and that God will strengthen all who are carrying the

extra load.



We pray for the students starting the new academic

year at the Bible College, and for their families who they

leave at home

Fri 3 A: Exeter (Canterbury, England), Bishop Robert Atwell,

Exeter, Crediton (Canterbury, England), Vacant,

Exeter, Plymouth (Canterbury, England), Bishop

Nick McKinnel

D: Holy Apostles C of E Primary School, Charlton Kings,

Gareth Davies (Headteacher)

We pray for for Holy Apostles’ PCC as the parish seeks

a new incumbent; and that all schools’ staff and pupils

are blessed with a refreshing summer break.



We pray for ministries which focus on immigration rights and

racial justice

Sat 4 A: Ezo (Minye, South Sudan), Bishop John Kereboro Zawo

D: The Benefice of Charlton Kings, St Mary,

Graham Bowkett (Parish Priest), Jean Huckett (Reader)

We pray for our new vicar, Graham, as he takes up this

new challenge and seeks to discern the way forward for

the parish. Please also include a thanksgiving for the

ministry of all the retired clergy who have so generously

helped us during the vacancy - Bishop Bob Evens, Revd

Rosanne Roberts, Revd Pauline Smith, Revd David Nye,

Revd Felicity Bayne and Revd Jackie Gardner.



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We pray for the English Medium School at Dornakal

and its partnership with the Kings School in Gloucester

Week beginning Sunday 5 August 2018

Daily P: Finland, Helsinki, Bishop Teemu Laajasalo

Sun 5 Oswald, King of Northumbria, King, Martyr, buried at St

Oswald’s Abbey, Gloucester, 642 [L]

LIFE: Being advocates for human flourishing, through

initiatives which combat injustice, environmental

destruction, exclusion and isolation

We pray for churches working with families for whom

the summer holidays are a tricky time. For families who

don’t have budget for a summer holiday and are looking

for things to do, for those struggling with ‘summer

hunger’ when the lack of free school meals adds to

already existing food poverty. Pray for a mutual sharing

and openness to God’s grace.

A: Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Revd Mark Strange

Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church & Bishop of Moray,

Ross & Caithness

D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, St Mary with St Matthew

and St Luke, Clare Dyson, Andrew Hall, Patrick Wheaton

(Parish Clergy), Pete Burke, Diane Bruckland, Vaughan

Kerry, Eric Porter, Robert Sutton, Rod Pellereau (Readers)


the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop PK Samuel

We pray for the Youth Team from Gloucester Diocese

as they spend time in Karnataka Central

Mon 6 Transfiguration of Our Lord

A: Faisalabad (Pakistan), Bishop John Samuel

D: St John’s C of E Primary School, Cheltenham,

Juliette Moxham (Headteacher)

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We pray for the Y6 pupils as they begin their transition

days, staff that are absent due to illness and successful

outcomes for grants that we are currently applying for.

DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today


We pray for the Diocesan Board

Tue 7 A: False Bay (Southern Africa), Bishop Margaret

Brenda Vertue

D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, St Michael, James White

(Parish Priest)

We pray that the right person will be found to fill our

vacancy and, in the meantime, we ask for prayers for all

those carrying the extra load.



We pray for the women starting their studies at the

Bible College, thanks to the provision of the new

accommodation block for them

Wed 8 Dominic, priest, founder of the Order of Preachers, 1221

A: Enugu North (Niger Delta, Nigeria), Bishop

Sosthenes Eze

D: The Benefice of Cheltenham, Christ Church,

Tim Mayfield, Michael Smith (Parish Clergy), Andrew Judge,

Angela Smith, David Laszlo, Amanda Thiselton (Readers)



We pray for farmers and migrant workers in the Salinas

Valley.

Thu 9 Mary Sumner, founder of the Mothers’ Union, 1921

A: Federal Ministries (II, The Episcopal Church),

Bishop Carl Wright

D: Christ Church C of E Primary Academy, Cheltenham,

Duncan Cook (Headteacher)



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We pray for Revd Bondla Ravindra, the Diocesan

Secretary, and Mr Shubhakar Ashirvadam, the Diocesan

Treasurer

Fri 10 Laurence, deacon, martyr, 258

A: Esan (Bendel, Nigeria), Bishop Friday Imaekhai

D: The Benefice of Cheltenham Holy Trinity and

St Paul, Andrew Blyth, Tim Grew, Roger Widdecombe,

Gareth Dickinson (Parish Clergy)


the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel

We pray for the work of the Diocesan Office and for the

Diocesan Secretary, Revd John Milton

Sat 11 Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares, 1253

A: Fianarantsoa (Indian Ocean), Bishop Gilbert

Rateloson Rakotondravelo

D: Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Cheltenham,

Duncan Degruney (Headteacher)



We pray for the choirs of the diocese


Daily P: Sweden, Stockholm, Bishop Eva Brunne

Sun 12 Eleventh Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Using sport, music and art to build relationships and

share the Christian faith

Please pray for the PSALMS Sports holiday camp

happening for three days in Nailsworth with children

from across the Stroud area. Please pray for the children

who will be practically exploring issues around faith and

life through high energy games and activities. Please

pray for the partnership of local churches engaged in

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delivering this camp, and for the local young people who

are leading the camp.

A: Province of South East Asia, The Most Revd

Ng Moon Hing Archbishop of South East Asia &

Bishop of West Malaysia

D: The North Cheltenham Team Ministry,

Nick Bromfield, Robert Wright (Parish Clergy), Linda Biggs,

Neil Jones, Sarah Jones (Readers)

Please pray for our new team vicar Robert Wright and

also George Davis who will join our benefice in

September also as a team vicar.



We pray for the Cathedral, its Dean and staff, in their

witness to the town of Kasulu

Mon 13 Jeremy Taylor, bishop, teacher of the faith, 1667

A: Florida (IV, The Episcopal Church), Bishop John Howard

D: Prestbury St Mary's C of E Junior School,

Matt Fletcher (Headteacher)



We pray for the visit of Canon Brian Nordwick to our

Diocese

Tue 14 A: Fredericton (Canada), Bishop David Edwards

D: The South Cheltenham Churches, Nick Davies,

Brian Dunlop, Ken Shill, Liz Mitchell, Natalie Burfitt, Gary

Grady, Jo Pestell, Peter Quinnell (Parish Clergy), Pam

Dainton, Dereck Freeman, Roy McBane, Celia Shill, Rachel

Tarling, Peter Thornton (Readers)

DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today the

Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao

We pray for the day care centres at Kodad and

Garidepalli, caring for the children of poor casual

labourers

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Wed 15 The Blessed Virgin Mary

A: Freetown (Sierra Leone), (West Africa, West

Africa), Bishop Thomas Arnold Ikunika Wilson

D: Leckhampton C of E Primary School,

Samantha Porter (Headteacher), St James C of E

Primary School, Leckhampton, Lisa Harford

(Headteacher)



Samuel

We pray for all the people of the Diocese as they

celebrate India’s Independence Day

Thu 16 A: Gahini (Rwanda), Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo

D: The Benefice of Up Hatherley, Richard Dunstan-

Meadows (Parish Priest)

We pray for the churchwardens and PCC members as

the parish prepares for an interregnum in September,

and for visiting priests who will be supporting the

worship and ministry.



We pray for all parish volunteers and staff

Fri 17 A: Fond du Lac (V, The Episcopal Church), Bishop

Matthew Alan Gunter, Fort Worth (VII, The Episcopal

Church) Bishop Scott Mayer

D: The West Cheltenham Team Ministry, Rod Paterson

(Parish Priest), Derek Holden, John Jepson, Melissa Webb

(Readers)

We pray for a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit on us all

in the churches as we begin the new chapter in the life

of West Cheltenham Team, under the leadership of the

new rector Rod Paterson.



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We pray for the students at the Theological college who

are sponsored by Gloucester Diocese, giving thanks for

the support and relationships

Sat 18 A: Gambia (West Africa, West Africa), Bishop

James Allen Yaw Odico

D: St Mark’s C of E Junior School, Cheltenham,

Lynne Bailey (Headteacher), All Saints’ Academy,

Cheltenham, Dermot McNiffe (Headteacher), Matthew

Pinless (Chaplain)

DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially

today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary


Deanery

Week beginning 19 August 2018

Daily P: Denmark, Aarhus, Bishop Henrik Wigh-Poulsen

Sun 19 Twelfth Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Being advocates for human flourishing, through

initiatives which combat injustice, environmental

destruction, exclusion and isolation

We pray that we may discover greater depth and joy in

God’s creation. May we grow in thankfulness for the

richness of creation around us and as we do so, we pray

that God will inspire us with commitment to living well

with the natural world around us. In particular, we pray

for those considering or working towards eco-church

awards, and those preparing for ‘Creationtide’ in

September.

A: The Church of South India (United), The Most Revd

Thomas Kanjirappally Oommen Moderator of CSI & Bishop

of Madhya Kerala

D: Dean Close School, Leonard Browne (Headteacher)

We pray that the Lord would maintain unity of mind

and purpose amongst the Christian staff here, and that

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we would continue to see staff and pupils drawn to

Christ as Saviour, Lord and Healer



We pray for the work of the village evangelists,

especially those working in remote areas and tribal

communities

Mon 20 Bernard, abbot, teacher of the faith, 1153

A: Gboko (Abuja, Nigeria), Bishop Emmanuel Nyitsse

D: Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Eve Jardine-Young

(Headteacher), Josie Goodwin, Helen Wood (Chaplains)


the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel

We pray for the Bishop Cotton Girls’ School in Bangalore

and for the principal, Lavanya Mithran

Tue 21 A: George (Southern Africa), Bishop Brian Marajh

D: Cheltenham Network Church: Bishops Mission Order,

Ashley Collishaw (Leader)



We pray for the church councils

Wed 22 A: Georgia (IV, The Episcopal Church) Bishop

Scott Benhase

D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the Bishop’s

Permission to Officiate, Andrew Banfield, David Barlow,

Owen Barraclough, Felicity Bayne, Graham Bryant, Richard

Buckley



We pray for the children’s work of the Diocese, and the

growing Sunday school movement, under the leadership

of mission partner Andrea Jung

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Thu 23 A: Gippsland (Victoria, Australia), Archdeacon Philip

Muston is the Administrator, Grafton (New South Wales,

Australia) Vacant


Permission to Officiate, Geoffrey Cox, Stephen Eldridge,

Michael French, John Gann, Jacqueline Gardner, Nigel

Graham




Deanery

Fri 24 Bartholomew the Apostle

A: Gitega (Burundi), Bishop John Nduwayo

Coadjutor Bishop (Burundi), Bishop Aimé Joseph

Kimararungu


Permission to Officiate, Stephen Gregory, Patrick Harris,

Anne Holderness, John Horan,

Brian Horne, Lyn Horne



We pray for the development of English medium

education at St Mary’s High School in Khammam

Sat 25 A: Glasgow & Galloway, (Scotland), Bishop

Gregor Duncan

D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the

Bishop’s Permission to Officiate, Barbara Knight,

Sue Knight, Audrey Martin-Doyle, John Mead,

David Murray, Peter Naylor, Elizabeth Nichols



Samuel

We pray for the Link Officer for the Gloucester-KCD

partnership in Bangalore, Revd Christy Gnanadasan

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Daily P: Finland, Espoo, Bishop Tapio Luoma

Sun 26 Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Piloting liberating models of leadership and ministry,

especially in multi-parish benefices

We pray for all the teams from multi parish benefices

joining in the THRIVE course; seeking to be church the

best that they can in their different contexts.

A: Southern Africa, The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba,

Archbishop of Capetown and Primate of Southern Africa

D: Clergy in the Cheltenham Deanery with the

Bishop’s Permission to Officiate, Howard Nichols,

Dan Papworth, Jean Phillips, John Ridout, Rosanne Roberts,

Jacqueline Rodwell



We pray for all parishes with a link to parishes in

Gloucester

Mon 27 Monica, mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387

A: Gloucester (Canterbury, England), Bishop

Rachel Treweek, Gloucester, Tewkesbury (Canterbury,

England) Bishop Robert Springett


Permission to Officiate, William Rumball, Kerry Samuel,

Michael Sanders, Mike Schorah, Nigel Scotland,

Peter Sibley



We pray for The Revd Cosmas Galaliza, who is serving

as a missionary from DWT in the Islamic community of

Zanzibar; and for his family

Tue 28 Augustine, bishop, teacher of the faith, 430

A: Gombe (Jos, Nigeria), Bishop Henry Ndukuba

Goma (Congo), Bishop Kadhoro Desire Makanirwa

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Permission to Officiate, Pauline Smith, Roger Symon,

Michael Taylor, Timothy Watson, John Willard, Paul Youde



We pray for church communities in the Santa Clara Deanery

Wed 29 Beheading of John the Baptist

A: Grahamstown (Southern Africa), Bishop

Ebenezer Ntlali

D: Rachel, our Bishop



We pray for the School for Children with Learning

Disabilities in Khammam

Thu 30 John Bunyan, spiritual writer, 1688

A: Guadalcanal (Melanesia), Bishop Nathan Tome

Hanuato'o (Melanesia), Bishop Alfred Karibongi

D: The Bishop’s Personal Staff, David Gardiner

(Chaplain), Diane Best, Claire Digby


the Diocese of Karnataka Central,

Bishop Prasana Samuel

We pray for the Cathedral High School in Bangalore

and for the principal, Glory Shanthi

Fri 31 Aidan, bishop, missionary, 651

A: Guatemala (Central America), Bishop Armando Guerra

Soria, Guatemala (Central America) Bishop Silvestre

Romero

D: The Chancellor of the Diocese, June Rodgers



We pray for the tourists visiting the churches of the

diocese

Sat 1 A: Guildford - (Canterbury, England), Bishop Andrew

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Sept John Watson, Guildford - Dorking - (Canterbury,

England), Bishop Jo Bailey Wells

D: The Diocesan Registrar, Jos Moule



We pray for all women who serve the local churches in

senior lay positions

Week beginning Sunday 2 September 2018

Daily P: Finland, Turku, Archbishop Kari Mäkinen,

Bishop Kaarlo Kalliala

Sun 2 Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Placing schools at the heart of our mission with

creative connections between churches and schools

We pray for the new school year – for all new staff,

governors and children. Particularly for our new

Reception children and their families as they take this

big step into school. Pray for all those expecting an

Ofsted or SIAMS inspection this year. Praying for the

start of our Good Shepherd project which sees 9 fibre

glass sheep – one for each deanery – travelling around

the diocese helping to stimulate prayer and worship and

help our schools and parishes see themselves as one

worshipping community

A: South America, The Most Revd Gregory James Venables

Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Church of South America

& Bishop of Argentina

D: The Stroud Deanery, Pat Freeth (Area Dean),

Margaret Sheather (Lay Chair)



We pray for ministries which focus on immigration rights

and racial justice

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Mon 3 Gregory the Great, bishop, teacher of the faith, 604

A: Guinea - (West Africa, West Africa), Bishop

Jacques Boston

D: The Benefice of Bisley, Chalford, France Lynch and

Oakridge and Bussage with Eastcombe, Sue Murray

(Parish Priest), Alan Aspray, John Cowen, Brenda Cox

(Readers)

We pray for new initiative with Messy Church beginning

this month



We pray for Revd Ananda Rao and the church in

Bhadrachalam

Tue 4 A: Gujarat - (North India), Bishop Silvans Christian

Kolhapur - (North India), Bishop Bathuel Tiwade

D: Bisley Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Lisa Austin

(Headteacher), Bussage C of E Primary School, Andrew

Ferguson (Headteacher)




We pray for the pupils and staff of the Arpana School

for children with learning disabilities

Wed 5 Katherine Parr of Sudeley, Queen, Woman of Prayer,

1548 [L]

A: Gusau - (Kaduna, Nigeria), Bishop John Garba

D: Christ Church C of E Primary School, Chalford, Lisa

Hinkley (Headteacher), Oakridge Parochial School, Lisa

Austin (Headteacher)



We pray for the distinctive ministry of deacons in social

work

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Thu 6 A: Guyana - (West Indies), Bishop Charles Davidson

D: The Benefice of Minchinhampton with Box and

Amberley, Sandy Emery, John Spiers (Parish Clergy), Linda

Jarvis (Readers)

We pray for our vacancy that God will send us the right

person to be our new Rector



We pray for the 7 new churches that have been planted

in the area around Kasulu and for their rapidly growing

congregations

Fri 7 A: Gwagwalada - ( Abuja, Nigeria), Bishop Moses

Tabwaye

D: Amberley Parochial School, Sharon Cale (Headteacher),

Minchinhampton Academy,

Nick Moss (Headteacher)



We pray for Bishop Mary and all of the Diocesan staff

working at Sargent House, Salinas

Sat 8 Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A: Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church), Bishop

Jean Duracin

Suffragan Bishop of Haiti - (II, The Episcopal Church),

Bishop Oge Beauvoir

D: The Benefice of Nailsworth with Shortwood, Horsley

and Newington Bagpath with Kingscote, Sue Sobczak,

Stephen Jarvis (Parish Clergy), Susan White (Reader)



We pray for the work of the Diocese with the elderly

Week beginning 9 September 2018

Daily P: Denmark, Ribe, Bishop Elof Westergaard

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Sun 9 Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Investing in our engagement with baptism families to

spark an amazing adventure with Jesus Christ

We pray for the Mega Messy Church event happening

at Viney Hill adventure centre on

16 September. For Sandie Bradley Messy Church

co-ordinator for The Forest of Dean and all the

enthusiasm and creativity within the Messy Church

teams contributing to the day. For the staff and

instructors at Viney Hill giving thanks for their skills and

enthusiasm. For everyone who will attend for the chance

to find God in new challenges in facing fears or

discovering creativity.

A: The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan

D: Horsley C of E Primary School, Lisa Brind

(Headteacher), Nailsworth C of E Primary School,

Vince Southcott (Headteacher)




We pray for the churches, schools and vocational centre

at Tumkur

Mon 10 A: Harare - (Central Africa) Bishop Chad Nicholas

Gandiya, Luapula - (Central Africa) Bishop

Robert Mumbi

D: The Benefice of Painswick, Sheepscombe, Cranham,

The Edge, Pitchcombe, Harescombe and Brookthorpe,

Andrew Leach (Parish Priest), Mike Campbell, Sue Hartley,

Sue Stanley (Readers)


Today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael

We pray for the partnerships with Lebombo in

Mozambique and Karagwe in Tanzania

Tue 11 A: Hawaii - (VIII, The Episcopal Church), Bishop

Robert Fitzpatrick

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D: Cranham C of E Primary School, Anne Nolan

(Headteacher)



We pray for the evangelists working in every church,

who visit house to house and within the market places

to spread the gospel

Wed 12 A: Hereford - (Canterbury, England), Bishop

Richard Frith, Hereford - Ludlow - (Canterbury,

England), Bishop Alistair James Magowan

D: The Benefice of Rodborough, Peter Francis (Parish Priest)



We pray for schools and colleges

Thu 13 John Chrysostom, bishop, teacher of the faith, 407

A: Highveld - (Southern Africa), Bishop Charles Mthetheleli

May

D: The Stroud Team Ministry, Simon Howell,

Mathew Page, Kate Stacey, Brian Woollaston (Parish

Clergy), Leslie Macleod-Downes, William Richardson

(Readers)

Prayers of thanks:

For all that is in the Team, for the ministry of many

people in many different ways.

Prayers of supplication:

For the strengthening of relationships and trust within

the team.

For healing where relationships and trust have been

damaged, and the courage to say yes to God's future for

us.



We pray for the English Medium School at Sathupalli

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Fri 14 Holy Cross Day

A: Ho - (Ghana, West Africa), Bishop Matthias Mededues-

Badohu

D: St Matthew’s C of E Primary School, Cainscross,

Gina Thompson (Headteacher), Randwick C of E

Primary School, David Poad (Headteacher)

We pray for our school community to be happy and

peaceful



Prasana Samuel

We pray for all at the Makkala Ashraya Kendra, a

home for boys rescued from abusive situations or from

sleeping rough on the streets

Sat 15 Cyprian, bishop, martyr, 258

A: Honduras - (XI, The Episcopal Church), Bishop

Lloyd Allen

D: Whiteshill Primary Academy, Di Bainbridge

(Headteacher)



We pray for all parish volunteers and staff


Daily P: Ireland, Tuam, Killala and Achonry, Bishop

Patrick Rooke

Sun 16 Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Investing in people and programmes, which excite

young people to explore and grow in faith

Catalyst - Saturday 22 September 2018 - We pray for

this exciting Diocese wide youth ministry gathering

coming up in September. That the planning for this

event will continue to come together and that the

publicity will be seen and flow through to those involved

in youth work, those who manage youth workers and

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those who are looking to start some youth work in their

setting. Please pray that people will start to book onto

the event and there will be an excitement about coming

together to learn from one another, and ultimately see

youth people connecting and growing with God.

A: The Episcopal Church of Sudan, The Most Revd Ezekiel

Kumir Kondo Archbishop of the Province of Sudan &

Bishop of Khartoum

D: The Benefice of Woodchester and Brimscombe,

Deborah Curram, Peter Francis (Parish Priest), Victoria

Robson, Richard Spencer (Readers)



We pray for peaceful and understanding relationships

with the local Islam community

Mon 17 Hildegard, abbess, visionary, 1179

A: Hpa-an - (Myanmar), Bishop Saw Stylo

D: Brimscombe C of E Primary School, Joe Roberts

(Headteacher), Woodchester Endowed C of E Primary

School, Lynn Pennington (Headteacher)

Lord, we thank you for the wonderful living

community that is our school. We know that your

love binds us together, supporting and nurturing our

school family and community. Please help us to make

sure that our new children, teachers, parents and

Governors feel welcomed and supported at the start

of this new academic year.




Deanery

Tue 18 A: Huron - (Ontario, Canada), Bishop Linda Nicholls

Suffragan Bishop of Huron - (Ontario, Canada), Bishop

Terrance Arthur Dance, Kootenay - (British Columbia &

the Yukon, Canada), Bishop John Elswood Privett

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D: The Stroudwater Team Benefice, Steve Harrison,

Charles Minchin, Liz Palin, John Thompson (Parish Clergy),

Charles Garven, Kay Hensley, Richard Norton, Val Winder,

Colin Wood (Readers)



We pray for St Andrews Church in Kothagudem, a large

mining town

Wed 19 A: Hyderabad - (Pakistan), Bishop Kaleem John

D: Lakefield C of E Primary Academy, Ian Williams

(Headteacher) Haresfield C of E Primary School, Rachel

Bacon (Headteacher)

We pray for our links with another C of E school in the

city – may it be fruitful for both schools

That our "Worship" times would be real and meaningful

to the children

That we would continue to develop our links with

St Peter's Church Haresfield giving thanks for the

faithfulness of our foundation governors.

That Haresfield school would live out our Christian

values within our local community and in our homes.




We pray for the work of the church in social justice,

especially in campaigning for the rights of the Dalit

community

Thu 20 John Coleridge Patteson, bishop, and companions,

martyr, 1871

A: Ibadan - (Ibadan, Nigeria), Bishop Joseph Akinfenwa

D: King’s Stanley C of E Primary School, Derk van den Broek

(Headteacher), Leonard Stanley C of E Primary School,

Andrew Green (Headteacher)



We pray for the deanery of Södra Västmanland

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Fri 21 Ember Day

A: Ibadan North - (Ibadan, Nigeria), Bishop Segun

Okubadejo

D: Whitminster Endowed C of E Primary School,

Lisa Hinkley (Headteacher)



Bishop Sadock

We pray for the Diocesan Secretary, Canon Daudi and

all senior staff of the Diocese

Sat 22 Michael of All Angels

A: Ibadan South - (Ibadan, Nigeria), Bishop Akintunde

Popoola

D: Clergy in the Stroud Deanery with the Bishop’s

Permission to Officiate, John Aldis, Brian Andrews, John

Ansell, Brian Atkinson, Richard Bryant, Peter Cheesman


today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary


Deanery


Daily P: Greenland, Bishop Sofie Petersen

Sun 23 Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity

LIFE: Investing in our engagement with baptism families to

spark an amazing adventure with Jesus Christ

We pray for the Toddler Groups run in our worshipping

communities. We give thanks for the energy and

commitment of their leaders in creating valued places of

safety, support and understanding. For the children and

carers who attend, may they experience God in the

welcome they receive, the relationships they build and

the fun they have.

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A: The Anglican Church of Tanzania Mpwapwa -

(Tanzania), In Vacancy


Permission to Officiate, Ian Cooper, Stephen Earley,

Bryan East, Philip Elliott, Pat Freeth, Christopher Garrett



We pray for St. Paul’s church in Paloncha

Mon 24 Remigus, bishop, 533

A: Ibba - (Minye, South Sudan), Bishop Wilson Elisa Kamani


Permission to Officiate, Jeffrey Green, Alison Guy,

Judith Howard, John Hunnisett, Michael Irving,

Vernon Lidstone


today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop

Prasana Samuel

We pray for the work of the Women’s Fellowship in the

Diocese

Tues 25 A: Idah - ( Abuja, Nigeria), Bishop Joseph Musa


Permission to Officiate, Ann Morris, David Newell, Peter

Newing, Angela Reeder, Anthony Roberts, Laurie Smith,



We pray for the deanery of Norra Dalarna

Wed 26 A: Idah - ( Abuja, Nigeria), Bishop Joseph Musa


Permission to Officiate, David Stoddart,

Michael Tucker, Pepita Walker


today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop

Sadock

We pray for the Government centre at Kabanga, caring

for albino children

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Thu 27 Francis of Assisi, friar, deacon, 1226

A: Idaho - (VIII, The Episcopal Church), Bishop Brian Thom,

Indianapolis - (V, The Episcopal Church), Bishop Jennifer

Baskerville-Burrows

D: The Honorary Assistant Bishops of the Diocese, Bob

Evens, Pat Harris, Christopher Hill, David Jennings, Anthony

Priddis



We pray for church communities in the Santa Clara

Deanery

Fri 28 A: Ideato - (Owerri, Nigeria), Bishop Caleb Maduoma

D: The Bishop’s Advisory Group on the Ministry of

Healing, Sheila Appleton (Convener)



We pray for the work of the School for the Deaf in

Dornakal

Sat 29 William Tyndale, translator, martyr, 1536

A: Idoani - (Ondo, Nigeria) Bishop Ezekiel Dahunsi

D: The Bishop’s Worship, Prayer and Spirituality Group,

Rob Axford (Chair)



Prasana Samuel

We pray for the work of the churches and projects in

the rural areas around Bangalore


Daily P: Wales, Swansea and Brecon, Bishop

John Davies

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Sun 30 George Whitefield of Gloucester, Preacher, 1770 [L]

LIFE: Sharing our stories in new and different ways, including

through digital media

We pray for the upcoming Cheltenham Literature

Festival and the relationships that will be made there.

We pray for the partnership between the Diocese of

Gloucester and Cheltenham festivals, particularly

remembering those staffing the Children and Families

space hosted by the Diocese of Gloucester. We pray for

all those visiting that space, and writing messages for the

Tree of Hopes and Dreams, that each person goes out

with a sense of joy and promise for the future.

A: Ife - (Ibadan, Nigeria) Bishop Oluwole Odubogun

D: The Forest South Deanery, Chris Maclay (Area

Dean), Chris Witham (Lay Chair)



We pray for the seniors coming to the diocesan centre

in Rättvik

Documents

Calendar of Intercessions - gloucester.anglican.org · and Innsworth, Jacqui Hyde, Simon Monk (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses, especially today the Diocese