Lord Jesus, grow in us hearts that reflect your kingdom. May our words, actions, and love reveal your presence. Shape us into servants who bring light, hope, and grace.

Lindridge St Lawrence CE Primary School and Lindridge Church in the parish of Teme Valley North are the latest to be awarded a Sliver Church and School Partnership Award. Representatives from both the school and church were presented with the award at a special service in church.

Pray for everyone who is supporting the ministry in the Berrow and Longdon Benefices during their vacancy. We pray that your will be done, Lord, and we lift before you whoever the new vicar will be. We pray that, through the Holy Spirit, they will hear your call to lead these parishes.

In Malvern & Upton Deanery, we pray for growth in the links between churches, so that together we may be an expression of the body of Christ. We pray for wisdom and discernment for the Deanery Leadership Team, as they seek to further kingdom growth and strengthen the impact of mission and ministry.

Paul Latham offers a reflection for National Grief Awareness Week. vimeo.com/1141158524

Please pray for the Diocese of Peru. Following his consecration as Bishop Coadjutor in August, pray for Bishop Victor as he undertakes his new role. Pray too for Bishop Jorge, as the two work together to discern the future shape of mission and ministry in the diocese.

At Christ Church, Lye, please pray for our ongoing mission and for our new vicar, Glen Ruffle; for his wife Angela and daughter Hazel, as they settle into life in Lye. Clergy: Glen Ruffle, Chris Kent. Reader: Graham Dyer.

Lord, as Advent begins, open our hearts to your coming. Kindle in us hope, peace, joy, and love. Prepare us to welcome Christ with faith, gratitude, and wonder. Amen.

This Advent, as friendships grow and faith is shared, pray that more students will discover the hope of Christ for themselves.

Heavenly Father, empower us to advance your kingdom. Fill us with your Spirit, that our words and deeds may reflect your love and draw others to you.

Today was an exciting day as Hugh Nelson was officially confirmed as our next Bishop of Worcester by the Bishop of London at a special ceremony at St Mary-le-Bow Church in London. He'll begin his ministry following his service of welcome on Sat 17 Jan, 2pm in the Cathedral.

We thank you for the wonderful team of ALMs across the Diocese, for their gifts, time and knowledge. Bless them and all those they serve in the parishes.

We would love to have greater diversity and wider representation on our Bishop's Council. We need people with a range of perspectives and skills - could you join us? If you think you might be interested, why not speak to your vicar, or contact our Diocesan Secretary.

Pray for all those who give their time to be part of the Bishop’s Council of Trustees. Grant them wisdom and discernment as they listen to the views of all members and make considered decisions on the future direction for our diocese.

In Morogoro, we give thanks for the staff of Tunguli Health Centre, especially Yona, the midwife, who plays such a strategic role in advising on maternal and child health and for his willingness to travel to remote locations and hold clinics where those expecting babies can be advised and helped.

Please pray for all those who provide administrative support across the Diocese; often the first point of contact for enquiries from the wider community and huge support to the ministry leadership team.

Please pray for retired clergy in Greater Dudley Deanery. Retired clergy provide great wisdom and experience as well as enabling worship during clergy absence. Give thanks for their ministry, pray for their wellbeing, and pray for more people to feel called to ordained ministry.

Today we celebrate Christ the King, Paul Lawlor calls us to move from fear and anger to a story of love and compassion—loving God, neighbour, and ourselves. Let’s be stirred up for good works, not division. vimeo.com/1136525426

Today we reflect on this year’s Interfaith Week. Pray for all interfaith networks, especially the Worcestershire Interfaith Forum and interfaith work in Dudley. Pray for events which have happened during Interfaith Week and throughout the year. Please pray also for the national Interfaith network.

Lord we thank you for all the skills you have given us, and for all those who use those skills to grow your kingdom. Help us to work together for your glory.

Join us at the Old Palace tomorrow as we welcome Patrick Watt, CEO of @christianaiduk.bsky.social, to mark the organisation’s 80th anniversary. Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christian-aid-80-ceo-patrick-watt-in-conversation-at-worcester-cathedral-tickets-1677001028219

In Wordsley, prayers are asked for those in the church family undertaking new ministries, for our community outreach across Care Homes and schools and for the formation of a new Pastoral Care Team, and for our ALM’s. Clergy: Lyn Rowson; Readers: Chris Greary, Mike Timmins, Terry Blewitt.

Pray for the diocesan Mission and Ministry Team as they support and develop vocations into both lay and ordained ministry and provide training opportunities for all in parishes, which offer practical support and deepen Christian discipleship.

Today is World Toilet Day, a UN Day of Observance. More people in the world have a mobile phone (5.8 billion) than have access to a toilet (3.5 billion). Pray for those at risk from poor sanitation, and for Tearfund’s Toilet Twinning initiative, considering how your church might get involved.

At St Thomas, Stourbridge, please pray for the development of our building and ministry team as we enact our renewal church mission plan. Plans were delayed, so please ask God to hasten our teams, growing our congregations and reaching all the people of Stourbridge.

Merciful God, bless all who serve in our emergency services. Grant them strength, protection, and peace as they respond with courage and compassion to those in greatest need. Amen.

Loving God, You call us to protect the vulnerable and speak out for justice. Strengthen us in our safeguarding work, That we may reflect Your love in action and build churches of safety and grace. Amen.

Lord give us the strength and guidance to grow your kingdom here on earth. Help us to discern your vision and let us join in your plan.

At St Mary, Old Swinford, may we continue to draw near to those in need; seeing more as God sees, listening as God listens and loving as God loves, through Jesus Christ. Clergy: Anthony Perry, Claire Cox, John Flitcroft; Readers: Roger King, Theresa Perry.

Claines played host to a joyful family ‘Light Trail’ during Half Term which 90 people took part in. 10 households in Claines decorated their homes as “light stops,” each displaying a word that formed part of a Bible verse, for participants to unscramble. www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/joyful-...

Parishes across the Diocese working with Kirsty Pierson from our partners iSingPOP, have reported how much this support has helped them reach new families. The pilot has now been extended to see how this success can be built on. Read more on our website: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/partner...

Pray for the diocesan finance team as they support parishes with their finances and stewardship as well as manage the finances of the DBF. Sarah Powell, Ryan Bates, Jo Burr, Sucki Dhaliwal, Jessica Lambert, Bernadette Hirst, Chris Boden, Robyn Rooney.

St Anne’s in Bewdley is putting on a Christmas musical - "Prophecy", a fresh retelling of the nativity story through Joseph’s eyes. Written by Jim Ineson & Jerry Cahill, this original musical explores the emotional journey behind Joseph’s response to Mary’s astonishing news. Free admission.

At St Peter, Pedmore, pray as we explore different ways of worship that might attract new people, including a Songs of Praise service, Café Church and family-focussed services. Pray as we compile our parish profile and seek a new minister, giving thanks for those supporting us during our vacancy.

At the #Remembrance Sunday service in the Cathedral, Bishop Martin preached on the question asked of Jesus: 'Who is my Neighbour?' Watch the sermon or read it here: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/news/remembr... vimeo.com/1135332232

A prayer for Remembrance Day

God of peace, we remember with gratitude those who gave their lives in war. Grant us courage to pursue justice, and hearts committed to building a world of lasting peace. Amen.

Pray for those attending the #COP30 Climate Change conference being hosted in Belem, Brazil, which starts today until 21 November. Pray for clarity of vision and determination in making changes that will make a real difference in how humanity impacts the climate and planet.

A prayer for Remembrance Sunday. Heavenly Father, we lift up to you all those who have served and sacrificed for the cause of peace. Grant them your comfort, strength, and healing. Inspire us to be instruments of your peace in the world. Amen.

Pray for all our churches as they work to appropriately sustain their life and ministry, with enough volunteers to take on different roles, funds to cover costs and a building which supports mission and ministry.

We're hiring! Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for a job that is varied, dynamic and helps create meaningful change in the current climate crisis? If so, this role might be for you! Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/regional-net-zero-carbon-fundraising-officer

The Community Link in Cradley Heath is looking for a Project Manager and leader in mission. This role is a varied one - a Community Missioner, Chaplain and Imaginative Leader in one! Find out more: www.cofe-worcester.org.uk/xdb/jobvacancies/show/project-leader-the-community-link

At Wollescote, please give thanks for those who support & minister with us during our time of vacancy. Pray for God’s wisdom & guidance for those responsible for discerning God’s appointment of our next Incumbent, for unity between the people of both the church families of Wollescote and Pedmore.

Claire Cox, from St Mary's Church Old Swinford, offers a reflection for November - a month of remembrance. vimeo.com/1133473119

At St Mark, Pensnett, please pray for our parish during this time of change. We give thanks for all who are supporting us during this time and for our ongoing contact with children at local schools. Clergy: Nigel Traynor.

Please pray for the Protestant Church of Central Germany. The church year is coming to an end. We give thanks for the harvest and what the year has given to us. We remember the dead and the living. Let us be thankful.

Pray for the diocesan HR team and the work they do to help parishes with recruitment as well as support diocesan staff. Jo Hyrons, Becky Lowe, Fiona Edlington, Liz Toone.

We pray for the Bishop’s Office team: Stuart Currie, Catrine Ball, Helen Shakespeare and Fleur Fisher. We give thanks for their work.

May Christ who makes saints of sinners, who has transformed those we remember, raise and strengthen us that we may transform the world; and may God give to us and to all those we love, his comfort and his peace, his light and his joy, in this world and the next. Amen.

At St Edmund, Dudley, we give thanks for the increase in attendance & the spiritual strengthening of the congregation, for the retired clergy who support us. For our charity outreach and the traders & shopkeepers in Dudley. We pray for those in need, especially the homeless; the lost & the lonely.