Today we pray for: Waterways Chaplain: Sally Davies #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St Peter & St Paul. ‘Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ to God’s elect …’ (1 Pet 1:1). Give thanks for the commitment of both these early leaders to pass on faithfully what Jesus taught #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Prison Chaplains: Marion Ball, Joanne Byrne & Christopher Hobbs #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Hattingen-Witten. Today we pray for: the parish of Ruedinghausen: Carsten Griese #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Our partnership with the church district of Hattingen-Witten. Today we pray for the parish of Nierenhof: Dirk Scheuermann. #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Mike North in his role at advisor for children, youth & families work #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Denise Teal, Chaplain among deaf people & for others who assist with signing at major events #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Anesia Cook in her role as Racial Justice Officer & Rachel Edmonds working alongside her #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: All Saints Adlingfleet; St Bartholomew Eastoft; St Margaret Swinefleet; St Mary Magdalene Whitgift: #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Fathers’ Day. Pray for fathers you know, those who are struggling as well as those for whom this is a positive day #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St Peter Askern: Stella McHugh #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Hope Weekend (19-21): pray for our young people spearheading witness & practical mission over this weekend across the diocese #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St Wilfrith Moorends #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Grants Committee meets today #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St John the Evangelist, Goole: Hannah Patton, Ben Grist, Carol Rashid #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St Laurence Snaith; Holy Trinity Cowick; St John the Baptist Heck & St Paul Hensall; Michael Towle, Chris Hutchinson & a looking to appoint an oversight minister #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Bishop Pete: for his ministry in the diocese, his work on the Orgreave Enquiry & his national role in the Lords #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Peak Pilgrimage Stage 2, Hartington to Monyash: for this to be spiritually refreshing to each participant #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St David Airmyn; St Mary the Virgin Hook; St James Rawcliffe; Philip Ball #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Barnabas, Apostle. ‘Set apart for me Barnabas & Saul …’ (Acts 13:2). We forget that Barnabas was the senior partner at this point. Who are we mentoring? Are we ready for them to eclipse us in ministry? #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: New churchwardens’ conference: that those newly appointed will feel better equipped for their role #SheffPrayer

'In my last post, we talked about having more nets to catch more fish. This time the question is, ‘"Where do you put the fish when you have caught them?"' This week's Barnabas Blog has been written by John Marsh, Mission Development Adviser. www.sheffield.anglican.org/more-sheepfolds-more-sheep/

Today we pray for: Bishop’s Council #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: All Saints Owston & St Michael Skellow: Stephen Gardner, Jacquie Gardner #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: All Saints Woodlands: Stephen Gardner, Jacquie Gardner #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Parish Safeguarding Officers’ Day: an opportunity to recognise their work & also equip them further #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St Laurence, Adwick-le-Street with St Michael & All Angels, Skelbrooke; Stephen Gardner, Jacquie Gardner #SheffPrayer

We're delighted to be one of the charities supported by this year's Bishop's Garden Party! 🎉 Thank you to Bishop Pete and Cathy for bringing people together in support of great causes across South Yorkshire. Join us on Saturday 13 June, for an afternoon of music, food, activities, and community. 🧡

Today we pray for: Corpus Christi. ‘Whenever you eat this bread & drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes’ (1 Cor 11:26). Look back, with thanks, but also pray for the hope to come, to which this sacrament always points us #SheffPrayer

We're hiring! 🧮 Social Justice Officer 💷 £44,000 full-time equivalent – pro rata £26,400 – £35,200 ⌚ Part-Time, 21-28 hours per week ⏰ Closing date: Friday 26 June ✍️ Shortlisting date: Tuesday 30 June 🤝 Interviews: Monday 03 August www.sheffield.anglican.org/vacancies/social-justice-officer/

Today we pray for: Hannah Hupfield, Associate Archdeacon, as she continues to deepen links with churches & their leaders #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Diocesan Advisory Committee. for Simon Chesters-Thompson (DAC Secretary) & Jane King (administrator) #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Snaith & Hatfield Deanery: Area Dean Tim Mitchell & Lay Chair (in vacancy) #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Trinity Sunday. That we may be drawn into the loving community of Father, Son & Holy Spirit (3 in 1) #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Christ Church Stannington: Nick Lattimer, Tom Finnemore, Alison Cook #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St John the Evangelist Ranmoor: Matthew Rhodes; Alison Wragg, Helen Roulston, Beth Keith #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: As we pray for Bondo Diocese, pray too for Kenya, which has seen extensive flooding this year #SheffPrayer

‘I live in Parson Cross and I absolutely love the community; I feel the sense of belonging and family there.' St Paul’s Wordsworth Avenue have appointed Sophie Cooper as Parish Nurse. www.sheffield.anglican.org/sophie-cooper-appointed-parish-nurse-at-st-pauls-wordsworth-avenue/

Today we pray for: St Mary the Virgin, Ecclesfield: Tim Gill #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St Mark Grenoside; Tim Gill, Claire Williams #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Chris Ellis & Church Explorers Week (25-31 May), enabling people to engage with Christian faith through our buildings & heritage #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Pentecost. ‘All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit & began to speak in other languages’ (Acts 1:4). Pray that we may be open to be taken beyond what we know by God #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: Spring Bank Holiday week: for those on holidays & for safety in travel #SheffPrayer

⛪Church Explorers Week 2026 📆23-31 May Join us during half term, as we open our doors and welcome visitors to explore and enjoy our special buildings and beautiful outdoor spaces.

Today we pray for: The RMM team (Resourcing Ministry & Mission), bringing together Parish Support Team & St Peter’s College. Toby Hole leading this team #SheffPrayer

✝️Barnabas Blog - Finding Life, Joy and Abundance for Our Children Mike North presents a positive picture of how faith and the church have an important role to play in our children and young people’s mental health. www.sheffield.anglican.org/finding-life-joy-and-abundance-for-our-children/

Today we pray for: Diocesan Mission & Pastoral Committee / Finance & Property Committee #SheffPrayer

Bishop Pete and Cathy invite you to a Garden Party: 📆 Saturday 13 June 🕑 2-5pm 🏡 Bishopscroft Entry is free, with the event in support of The Archer Project, ASSIST and Refurnish Doncaster. www.sheffield.anglican.org/ninja-forms/1438trg/

Today we pray for: St John the Baptist, Chapeltown: Rick Stordy; David Whitehead, Pete Sewards #SheffPrayer

Today we pray for: St Nicholas Bradfield: Will Gowers, Sara Goodman #SheffPrayer