Tuesday St Nicholas, Hull 24th August. www.dioceseofyork.org.uk/prayerdiary Bartholomew Clergy: The Revd Paul Copley, The Revd Jenni Foreman. the Apostle We pray for God’s rich blessing upon our community as we move clear of restrictions; for opportunities over the summer to meet neighbours, family and friends and we also pray that young and old would be protected and helped to flourish. May our worship touch our hearts with God’s love. Diocese of Egba West. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Sunday Wednesday Hull Deanery St John the Baptist, Newington 1st August. 25th August. 9th Sunday after Area Deans: The Revd John Cowan (Central & North Hull), The Revd Chris van Straaten (East Hull), The Clergy: The Revd Tony Cotson; Reader: Canon Stella Vernon; RPA: Jill Barton; Churchwardens: Pauline Sayers, Jan Cotson. Trinity Revd Matthew Brailsford (West Hull); Lay Dean: Dr Tim Scott. Please pray for us as we try to regain momentum after the pandemic and try to re-establish outreach Give thanks for our growing community links, and for our partnership with the Henry Smith Charity, now in its second year, as we offer practical support to needy families in our parish. Pray that we may activities. Please pray also for how the diocesan consultation will affect us. Church of the Province of South East Asia be faithful to God’s calling, to build the kingdom and share his love. Diocese of Egbu. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Monday St Mary the Virgin, Cottingham 2nd August. Thursday St Andrew, Kirk Ella; St Luke, Willerby Clergy: The Revd Nicola Bown; Churchwardens: Helen Bristow, Margaret Wright; Retired clergy: The Revd 26th August. Clergy: The Revd Ash Carter, The Revd John Telford; Readers: Richard Foster, Francis Davies; James Hargreave. Please pray for us as we seek more engagement with families and children through our new Family Service Churchwardens: Janet Elwick, Peter Roberts, Maureen Binks, Ann Burt. and our work with schools. Please pray for genuine rest and recovery for many in the churches after a hard year, especially those Diocese of Dogura. The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea. getting to see family for the first time; for those who are nervous about gathering to return to church safely and for us as churches - to seek to support those who still cannot be amongst us. Pray also for effective Tuesday St Cuthbert, Hull 3rd August. planning for a more open autumn term. Clergy: The Revd John Cowan, The Revd Mel Meesam. Diocese of Egypt. The Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria. We ask for prayers for our worship, pastoral care and outreach as we seek to connect with the local Friday All Saints, North Ferriby; North Ferriby CE Primary community. May God’s Holy Spirit guide us and fill us with hope and joy. 27th August. Diocese of Doko. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Monica, mother Clergy: The Revd Matthew Brailsford, The Revd Adam Young; Parish Assistant: James Munro; of Augustine of Churchwardens: Adrienne Palmer, Greenfield. Wednesday St John, Newland; Newland St John CE Primary Hippo, 387 Give thanks for people coming back to church and those joining online. Pray for wisdom as we look to 4th August. Jean-Baptiste Clergy: The Revd Richard White. better reach those we currently do not; for North Ferriby CE School - and its Headteacher Russ Orr - Vianney, cure Please pray for Richard White, who has just started as Priest-in-Charge, and for the church as it goes which is welcoming a new deputy; and for Allstars and Superstars Christian groups to be able to restart. d’Ars, spiritual through a time of new beginnings and transitions to a new PCC in the autumn. It is also a time of change for guide, 1859 Missionary Diocese of Eha - Amufu. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Newland St John CE Primary School, and we pray for Neil Kenningham, the new Head of School, and the Saturday St Barnabas, Swanland team working with him. 28th August. Diocese of Dominican Republic. The Episcopal Church. Augustine, Clergy: The Revd Francis Scott; Retired clergy: The Revd Robin Shelley; Churchwarden: Conrad Bate. bishop, teacher Schools: Swanland PS; South Hunsley Secondary School & Sixth Form College; Hull Collegiate; Hymers Thursday St Mary, ; St Paul, Sculcoates of the faith, 430 College. 5th August. Oswald, king, Clergy: The Revd Phillip Lamb; Churchwardens: Gordon Jessop, Barry Leonard, John Young. Thanks: God’s grace, provision and protection; fresh opportunities to reach and serve our communities martyr, 642 We give thanks that our doors were only closed for the initial six-week period of the first lockdown in with the Gospel; faithful believers meeting online through lockdown and also in person since. Prayers: 2020, and that we have been able to find ways to minister to people either face to face, through windows or rest and renewal; Spirit-led vision for living out Christ’s story in a post-Covid world; loving God, loving by using Zoom and text messages. We pray for the ministry of both parishes, for the work of #BlokesUnited people, loving life. and #WomenUnited, for Messy Church, Meditation and the outreach we continue to endeavour to achieve Diocese of Ekiti. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). regardless - in the residential homes, schools and with secular charities, like Life For A Kid in Hull. Sunday Fresh Expressions, Deanery of Hull Diocese of Dornakal. The (united) Church of South India. 29th August. Advisor: The Revd Matthew Brailsford. 13th Sunday Friday Hull after Trinity Give thanks for where there is energy in the Deanery to be connected with all sections of the wider 6th August. Clergy: The Revd Canon Dominic Black, The Revd Irene Wilson, The Revd Ian Walker; Churchwardens: Ian community. May we be evangelistically innovative. We pray for confidence in the good news and grace to Transfiguration of Our Lord Ogilvie, Robin Alden; Director of Operations: Alasdair Hutson; Children, Youth and Families: Mandy look beyond concern for our own consumer choice to those currently beyond our number. Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. Richardson; Director of Music: Mark Keith. Please pray for our financial sustainability beyond the pandemic, for Phase 3 of our redevelopment, our Monday Diocese of ministry on the Great Thornton Estate, the launch of our choral schools programme and the recruitment of 30th August. John Bunyan, : The Rt Revd . an associate vicar. spiritual writer, Please pray for the , our ecumenical county, Bishop James and the leaders of the other Diocese of Down & Dromore. The . 1688 denominations, giving thanks for a common mission, a shared ministry and a united strategy to grow Saturday St Alban the Martyr, Hull disciples. We pray for those coming to faith, for Network Youth Church and for Fresh Expressions. 7th August. Diocese of Ekiti Kwara. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). John Mason Clergy: Fr Graham Thornalley, The Revd Linda Gillard. Neale, priest, Please pray for us as we emerge from Covid restrictions, that our worshipping congregation may grow and Tuesday hymn writer, 31st August. that we may find ways to reach out to our local community with the joy of the Gospel. Join with us in giving Dean: The Very Revd Mark Boyling. 1866 Aidan, bishop, thanks for all who serve Christ here and have maintained our community food pantry and drop-in sessions missionary, 651 Give thanks for the way our refurbished Fratry building has equipped us to engage with more people in throughout the pandemic. new ways. Pray for the successful induction of members of staff – including a new Chief Operating Officer. Diocese of Dublin & Glendalough. The Church of Ireland. Diocese of Ekiti Oke. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

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Sunday St Mary, Lowgate 8th August. Monday 10th Sunday after Clergy: The Revd Ian Walker. St John the Evangelist, 16th August. Trinity We thank you, Lord, for our blessings and praise you for the improving Covid situation. We pray for comfort Clergy: The Revd Andrew Silley; Churchwardens: Laura Carlisle, Phil Sainty. for the sick and for those who mourn; for courage for those who love them; and for patience with our Give thanks for the new start and the first six months of ministry here at St John's. Give thanks for the neighbours and ourselves. ministry of the food bank especially over the last year. Please pray that we would abide in Christ and The Church of South India (United). bear fruit here in Bransholme as we seek to reach out to the estate with the gospel. Diocese of Easton. The Episcopal Church. Monday St Michael and All Angels, Orchard Park, Hull 9th August. Clergy: The Revd Canon David Walker. Tuesday St Andrew, Sutton Park; St Andrew’s CE Primary Mary Sumner, 17th August. founder of the We pray for our church, Lord God, as we continue to adapt our ways of worshipping you and experiencing Clergy: The Revd Chris van Straaten, The Revd Fiona Robinson, The Revd Eileen Connolly Mothers’ Union, fellowship, and thank you for the resilience and neighbourliness of our friends, family and community. We thank God for his protection over the last year, and we ask for his blessing and guidance as our 1921 Diocese of Duk. The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan. church hirers return and as we re-establish our church outreach. Diocese of Eau Claire. The Episcopal Church. Tuesday Archbishop Sentamu Academy 10th August. Chaplain: The Revd Canon Anne Richards. Wednesday St Peter, Wawne Laurence, deacon, 18th August. martyr, 258 Please pray for students and staff, for a deep and restoring rest during the summer, for the ongoing process Clergy: The Revd Chris van Straaten, The Revd Fiona Robinson, The Revd Eileen Connolly; of the merging of our Multi-Academy Trust with the Hope Learning Trust, for students who have missed Churchwardens: Julia Smith; Reader: Margaret Duffy; RPAs: Julia Smith, Dave Evans. such a lot through Covid, for those who are even more vulnerable than they were pre-Covid. And please We are thrilled to be getting more back to normal and thank God that He got us through the pandemic. pray that every young person in our community might flourish and experience life in all its fullness. Please pray for Fiona Robinson - now our Associate Minister - as she looks for a parish, and also for Diocese of Dunedin. The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. Eileen Connolly, our Curate, ordained in June. Diocese of Central Ecuador. The Episcopal Church. Wednesday St Michael, Sutton; St Margaret’s Welcome Centre, Longhill 11th August. Thursday St Peter, Bilton in Holderness Clare of Assisi, Clergy: The Revd Wendy Bradley, The Revd Trisha Wick; Churchwardens: Margaret Boyd, Paul Sorfleet; 19th August. founder of the RPAs: Charles Hunter, Paul Sorfleet, Chris Huggins-Manners, Sue Hopcroft, David Evans. Clergy: The Revd Wendy Bradley; Churchwardens: Michael Wheeler, Irene Bishop; Reader: Allan Poor Clares, 1253. We give thanks for all the things that happened in and around St Margaret’s Welcome Centre during the Hugman; RPA: Ian Pearson. John Henry pandemic and pray that the new initiatives continue as the Centre opens up more. We pray for the We would like to give thanks for the outdoor Spring Fayre a couple of weeks ago, a gentle start back, Newman, priest, which was enjoyed by many. Please pray for the other events that we have planned this summer and 1890 financial situation for both St Margaret’s Welcome Centre and St Michael and All Angels. Diocese of Dunkwa-on-Offin. The Church of the Province of West Africa. autumn, as we start to reach out to the community again. . The Scottish Episcopal Church. Thursday St Columba, ; St John, Drypool; Drypool Victoria Dock Friday 12th August. All Saints, ; All Saints’ Infant and Junior CE Schools Clergy: The Revd Dave Griffith-Jones, The Revd Martyn Westby; Readers: Margaret Liversedge; Families 20th August. Clergy: The Revd Gemma Turner, The Revd Carol Tetley; Retired clergy: The Revd John Walker; Reader: Worker: Lois Thomas; Churchwardens: Lynne Scott, Carole Harvey. Bernard, abbot, teacher of the faith, Philip Rodmell; Churchwardens: Gillian Dixon, Robin Mason. Pray for St Columba's to be completely humble and gentle with each other, as online and in-person 1153. We pray and give thanks for all in our local community who have worked hard and tirelessly to maintain congregations reunite. Pray also for St John's to make the most of new contacts as they rebuild after William & community services, especially in health and and social care, voluntary organisations, including food Covid, and for Victoria Dock Church to find ways of drawing online contacts into church. Catherine Booth, Founders of the banks, and in our parish schools of All Saints’ CE Federation of Academies, Hessle High School, Penshust Diocese of Durgapur. The (united) Church of North India. Salvation Army, Junior School and Hessle Mount School. Please pray for us as we respond to the challenges and 1912, 1890 opportunities to be renewed afresh coming out of Covid-19, seeking God's will in our welcome, worship Friday St Aidan, ; Alderman Cogan’s CE Primary 13th August. and witness for ministry and mission going forward, and what it means for all in our local community to Clergy: The Revd Rich Phillips. Jeremy Taylor, live Christ's story. bishop, 1667. We pray for our wider community coping with the pandemic - for pathways to maintaining and also Diocese of Edmonton. The Anglican Church of Canada. Florence restoring healthy relationships which have been under severe strain; and for our worship and fellowship, Nightingale, that we may be sustained by the love of God. Saturday Derringham Bank: St Thomas, Hull; The Ascension, Hull nurse, social 21st August. reformer, 1910. Clergy: The Revd Stephen Whaley. Octavia Hill, social Give thanks for the in-person services at St Thomas’ and The Ascension and the encouragements from the reformer, 1912 . The . ‘Toast’ meetings to read the Bible together. Pray for God to use the extensive funeral ministry opportunities and the worship and work of the benefice’s Mothers’ Union Branch. Saturday St Giles, ; St Hilda, Marfleet; St Philip, Bilton Grange 14th August. Diocese of Saint Edmundsbury & Ipswich. The Church of England. Maximilian Kolbe, Clergy: The Revd Aian MacPherson. Sunday St Mark, Anlaby Common; St Peter, Anlaby friar, martyr, We give thanks for our church community and wider community across all ages and stages. We pray for 22nd August. 1941 hope and stability where there is real strife and worry. 12th Sunday after Clergy: The Revd Steve Wilcox; Churchwardens: Chris Finney, Don Miller, Gordon Prescott. Diocese of Dutse. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Trinity Give thanks for God sustaining us through this challenging time, and for the many ministries which are continuing and developing. Pray in particular for those who lead our women's work and children’s and Sunday St James, Sutton; St James’ CE Primary youth work as they embark on exciting visions for the future, and that God would draw many people to 15th August. himself through these ministries. Pray also for people to continue to feel comfortable to return to church The Blessed Clergy: The Revd Gloria Naylor. Virgin Mary We give thanks to God for sustaining us through the pandemic, and for the continued faithfulness of our over the coming months. congregation. As we move towards the easing of the Covid-19 restrictions, we pray that many of the groups The Anglican Church of South America. who previously met on our premises will return. We give thanks for the ministry of retired clergy, for the Monday St Martin, Hull Venerable Peter Harrison, who continues to serve and lead worship, and for Frank and Kathy who continue 23rd August. to support our community. Pray for our Reader, Robin Catchpole. Please give thanks for all that God is doing Clergy: The Revd Jonathan Hill, The Revd Louise White; Readers: Jane Shaw, Michael Uzoigbe Udeagbara. in our midst. Give thanks for how the Lord has worked through the congregation in the last year, serving the needs of The Anglican Church of Southern Africa. our community, and the new relationships and opportunities this has created. Pray for wisdom and leading as we move into this new time and the start of our new East African Congregation. Diocese of Egba. The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).