Coventry Cathedral Prayer Cycles Please join us as we pray for our Cathedral, the life of the wider Diocese of , our partners in the Community of the Cross of Nails and our brothers and sisters across the world in the Anglican Communion.

Sunday 7 February 2021 The Cathedral The Canon Pastor and her team; the Cathedral Churchwardens; St Michael’s Committee The Today is 'Time to Talk Day', a day to bring the nation together to break the silence around mental health problems. Mental health problems affect one in four people yet people are still afraid to talk about them. We pray that this day brings greater awareness of mental health problems and gives people the courage to talk about their mental health. The Community of the Cross of Nails Netherlands: MIDDELBURG, Abdij Nieuwe Kerk (Abbey New Church); Netherlands: MIDDELBURG, Christelijke Scholengemeenschap Walcheren (Christian Comprehensive School); Netherlands: NIJMEGEN , Grote of Sint Stevenskerk (St Stephen's Church). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Anglican Church of Burundi

Monday 8 February 2021 The Cathedral The Sunday 8.00 am congregation; our partnership with Holy Trinity The Diocese of Coventry C of E Primary School. Executive Headteacher: Alison Hine. Head of School: Rebecca Richards. We pray for God's blessing upon the pupils, teachers, staff and governors in this school community. The Community of the Cross of Nails Netherlands: ROTTERDAM, Grote of Sint Laurenskerk (St Lawrence Church); New Zealand: TARANAKI, Karakia Nunui O Taranaki (Taranaki Cathedral); Nigeria: JOS, ECWA Church Tudun Wada. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Saint Andrews Dunkeld & Dunblane (Scottish Episcopal Church)

Tuesday 9 February 2021 The Cathedral The Reconciliation Department, Emma Griffiths and CCN Project Officer Alice Farnhill The Diocese of Coventry & Ladbroke. Clergy: Andy Batchelor. Readers: Alison Abbott, Gemma Took, Peter Took. We give thanks for the safe arrival of Andy and his family during the pandemic. We pray for a vision day taking place when restrictions are eased and for God's guidance and inspiration as we consider past blessings and future challenges for joint ministry. The Community of the Cross of Nails Nigeria: KADUNA, St Michael's Cathedral; Norway: BERGEN, Bergen Cathedral Community; Poland: KRZYZOWA, The Krzyzowa Foundation for Mutual Understanding in Europe. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Anglican Missionary District (Brazil)

Wednesday 10 February 2021 The Cathedral St Clare's at the Cathedral; Charlotte Gale and Naomi Nixon The Diocese of Coventry Primary School. Headteacher: Katie Benson. We pray for God's blessing upon the pupils, teachers, staff and governors in this school community. The Community of the Cross of Nails Poland: LUBLIN, The Evangelical-Augsburg Holy Trinity Church; Romania: SIBIU, Centre for Ecumenical Research; Romania: STEIN / DACIA, Copiii Europei. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Angola (Southern Africa)

Thursday 11 February 2021 The Cathedral Links with universities and colleges; our work with internationals; our link with HMS Diamond The Diocese of Coventry Bishop's Itchington and Radford Semele. Clergy: Martin Green. We pray for God's blessing upon the church members and the local community.We pray for the Glebe Committee which meets this afternoon. The Community of the Cross of Nails Russia: KALININGRAD, Evangelical Resurrection Church; Russia: MOSCOW, St Andrew's Anglican Church; Russia: ST PETERSBURG, St Catherine Lutheran Church. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Ankole (Uganda)

Friday 12 February 2021 The Cathedral Our ministry among young people; the work at Bardsley House; ‘Urban Hope’ and ‘Coffee Tots’ The Diocese of Coventry The Group (TOG). Clergy: Hugh Priestner. We thank God that we are growing TOGether and sharing enlivened worship. Our aim is to be 'One church fellowship receiving and sharing God's gifts in Christ across our five villages'. We pray for Christ to work among us as we connect with families, young people, wedding couples and those seeking baptism. The Community of the Cross of Nails Sierra Leone: FREETOWN, St George's Cathedral; Slovakia: MODRA, Lutheran Church in Modra; South Africa: AMANZIMTOTI, KwaMakhutha URCSA / South Coast Dutch Reformed Church. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer North Ankole (Uganda)

Saturday 13 February 2021 The Cathedral The Cathedral's ministry of outreach and evangelism The Diocese of Coventry St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Napton-on-the-Hill. Headteacher: John Brine. We pray for God's blessing upon the pupils, teachers, staff and governors in this school community. The Community of the Cross of Nails South Africa: BELLVILLE, Dunatos Private School; South Africa: CAPE TOWN, Face to Faith; South Africa: CAPE TOWN, G.O.A.L Trust. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Northwest Ankole (Uganda)