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

Sunday 19 April 2020 The Cathedral All visitors, pilgrims and tourists; the and Events team; those who work on our Welcome desk and in the shop The Diocese of Coventry "When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died; my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride." As we remember Jesus' obedience, even to death on a cross, we ask God to meet us in our brokenness and need and make us obedient to him. The Community of the Cross of Nails Sudan: KHARTOUM, All Saints Cathedral; Switzerland: ST MAURICE, Fraternité Eucharistein (Eucharistic Community); Ukraine: ODESSA, St Paul's Congregation. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Pray for the Church of Church of Ireland; Vacant

Monday 20 April 2020 The Cathedral The sound team and events crew; all who help as volunteers The Diocese of Coventry We pray for all those who are waiting. We remember those who are expecting good news today, of a birth or a reason to celebrate. We pray too for those who are waiting for the unknown and for those who will receive sad or difficult news today. The Community of the Cross of Nails : BANBURY, Brailes CE Primary School; United Kingdom: BEDWORTH, The Canons CE Primary School; United Kingdom: BELFAST, Corrymeela Community. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Montana (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd C. Franklin Brookhart; Wiawso (West Africa) The Rt Revd Abraham Kobina Ackah; Igbomina - West () The Rt Revd Olajide Adebayo

Tuesday 21 April 2020 The Cathedral The care of God’s creation; our ministry to those in need; the work of the Food Bank The Diocese of Coventry He has risen - Jesus is alive! We pray for Easter celebrations in communities and households across the diocese this morning. The Community of the Cross of Nails United Kingdom: BELFAST, Lagan Integrated College; United Kingdom: BIRMINGHAM, Christian Aid; United Kingdom: BOLTON, Canon Slade CE School. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Montreal (Canada) The Rt Revd Mary Irwin-Gibson; Willochra (Australia) The Rt Revd John Stead; Ijebu (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Ezekiel Awosoga; Ijebu - North (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Solomon Kuponu

Wednesday 22 April 2020 The Cathedral Those who look after the Cathedral’s finances; the Finance Committee; stewardship and fundraising The Diocese of Coventry Westwood. Clergy: David Hammond. We thank God for new things; toddler group, retired youth club, dance in services and a change of spiritual season. Please pray for the recruitment of a number of new staff this summer. We also pray for a deepening of personal prayer and confidence in sharing the gospel. The Community of the Cross of Nails United Kingdom: BRANSCOMBE, Branscombe CE Primary School; United Kingdom: BROADHEMBURY, Broadhembury CE Primary School; United Kingdom: BROMSGROVE, CFR Footprints and Touch of Hope. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Moosonee (Canada) The Rt Revd Thomas Corston; Winchester (England) The Rt Revd Tim Dakin

Thursday 23 April 2020 The Cathedral The Vergers, the Servers and Stewards The Diocese of Coventry Canley. Clergy: David Hammond. We thank God for the openness of the church to new things and building changes. We give thanks for Sarah Aselby's appointment as curate. Please pray for provision for a youth worker and more elders with youth and children. Also please pray for a good end to Sarah's studies and training. The Community of the Cross of Nails United Kingdom: BURY, Bury CE High School; United Kingdom: CAMBRIDGE, St Edward’s, Cambridge; United Kingdom: COVENTRY, All Saints CE Primary School. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Moray, Ross & Caithness () The Most Revd Mark Strange (Primate); Windward Islands (West Indies) The Rt Revd C. Leopold Friday; Wondurba (South Sudan) The Rt Revd Matthew Taban Peter

Friday 24 April 2020 The Cathedral Our communications – internal and external; ‘Cathedral Matters’; the website; our use of social media The Diocese of Coventry This week is MS Awareness Week. We pray for the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, who are working with health professionals across the UK to develop ways of helping MS teams deliver the best possible care to everyone affected by MS. The Community of the Cross of Nails United Kingdom: COVENTRY, All Saints Church, Allesley; United Kingdom: COVENTRY, Bablake School; United Kingdom: COVENTRY, Barnabas Fund. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Morobo (South Sudan) The Rt Revd James Kenyi Elia; Worcester (England) The Rt Revd John Inge

Saturday 25 April 2020 The Cathedral The Sunday 4.00 pm congregation; the Friends of Coventry Cathedral The Diocese of Coventry Allesley Park and Whoberley. Clergy: Andy March. Reader: Nic Thorpe. We thank God for completion of church hall redevelopment, for the joy of 60th anniversary celebrations and for thriving youth work. Please pray for our church weekend away in June and for discernment of how God is calling us to serve him and the community as we enter our 7th decade as a church. The Community of the Cross of Nails United Kingdom: COVENTRY, Blue Coat CE School; United Kingdom: COVENTRY, Cardinal Newman Catholic School; United Kingdom: COVENTRY, Coventry Cathedral. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Morogoro (Tanzania) The Rt Revd Godfrey Sehaba; Wulu (South Sudan) The Rt Revd Zacharia Mangar Apeti; Ijesa North East (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Joseph Olusola