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 14 March 2021 The Cathedral The Sunday 10.30 am congregation; our work with children; all who preach here The On this Mothering Sunday, we pray particularly for those who have lost their mothers, those who never knew their mothers and those who have had difficult relationships with their mothers. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: GÜNZBURG, Hofkirche (Court Chapel); Germany: HALLE/SAALE, Heilig Kreuz (Holy Cross Church); Germany: HALLE/SAALE, Hospiz am St Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Halle GmbH (St Elizabeth's Hospital Hospice). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Iglesia Anglicana de Chile

Monday 15 March 2021 The Cathedral Our connections with other churches in the city: including Holy Trinity; Methodist Central Hall, CLM The Diocese of Coventry Walton d'Eivile with . Clergy: Greg Bartlem, Wendy Biddington, Barry Coleman. Readers: Richard Bacon, Paul Gifford, Tina Lamb. We pray for God's blessing upon the church members and the local community.We pray for the Diocesan Business Committee which meets this morning. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: HAMBURG, Hauptkirche St Katharinen (St Catherine's Church); Germany: HAMBURG, Mahnmal St Nikolai (St Nikolai's Memorial Church); Germany: HANAU, Wallonisch-Niederländische Gemeinde (Wallonia-Netherlands Community). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Awerial (South Sudan)

Tuesday 16 March 2021 The Cathedral The Schools team; the thousands of children who visit week by week The Diocese of Coventry St Andrew, Shottery. Clergy: Craig Groocock, Paul Edmondson, Michael Stewart. Readers: Sarah Cushing, Jan Walker. We give thanks for the appointment of Mike Stewart. Please pray for Mike's ministry and for his growth as he prepares for priesting this year. We pray for our church life post Covid especially among children and families, and for the development of our digital worship and online community The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: HEILBRONN, Evangelische Kilianskirche (St Kilian's Evangelical Church); Germany: HEILIGENGRABE, Kloster Stift (Heiligengrabe Monastery); Germany: HERSCHEID, Haus Nordhelle. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Awgu / Aninri (Nigeria)

Wednesday 17 March 2021 The Cathedral The Business Manager and all who work in administration. The planning and activity associated with Making Space for Hope. The Diocese of Coventry We thank God for all the clergy in our diocese who serve in rural parishes. We pray for the Diocesan Board of Education which meets today. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: HIDDENSEE, Inselkirche (Island Evangelical Church); Germany: KARLSRUHE, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Christlicher Kirchen (Christian Churches Committee); Germany: KIEL, St Nikolai (St Nikolai's Church). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Awka (Nigeria)

Thursday 18 March 2021 The Cathedral The Diocese and wider church; the Bishops and their staff; all those recently ordained or preparing for ordination The Diocese of Coventry CofE Primary School, Kineton, . Headteacher: Margaret Pollard. We pray for God's blessing upon the pupils, teachers, staff and governors in this school community.We pray for the Bishop's Core Staff Team which meets today. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: KRANENBURG, St Peter und Paul (Pilgrim Church of St Peter and St Paul); Germany: LAGERLECHFELD, Versoehnungskirche (Reconciliation Church); Germany: LEIPZIG, St Nikolai - St Johannis (Church of St Nikolai and St John). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Awori (Nigeria)

Friday 19 March 2021 The Cathedral All visitors, pilgrims and tourists; the Tourism and Events team; those who work on our Welcome desk and in the shop The Diocese of Coventry This month we are invited to remember women affected by Ovarian Cancer, those who care for them, and those seeking to treat the disease. We pray for greater awareness of the disease and the often 'silent' symptoms so that many more women can be treated early and successfully. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: LEMGO, St Nicolai (St Nicolai's Church); Germany: LOEHNE, Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Mahnen (Evangelical Church Community); Germany: LOEWENSTEIN, Evangelische Tagungsstätte (Evangelical Convention Centre). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Ayod (South Sudan)

Saturday 20 March 2021 The Cathedral The sound team and events crew; all who help as volunteers The Diocese of Coventry We pray for all the schools in the diocese as they journey through Lent and prepare to celebrate Easter.We pray for Diocesan Synod which meets today. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: LUEBECK, Evangelische-Luther Kirchengemeinde St Marien (St Mary's Evangelical Lutheran Church); Germany: MAGDEBURG, Evangelischer Kirchenkreis (Evangelical Deanery); Germany: MANNHEIM, City Kirche Konkordien (City Church Konkordien). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Badagry (Nigeria)