Week of Prayer for Christian Unity a Letter for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from the Northern Church Leaders

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity A letter for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from the Northern Church Leaders. Dear brothers and sisters, In normal times we have been able to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by sharing worship together and being enriched by each other’s traditions. This year of course this is not possible but just as moving to worshipping online does not mean our churches are closed, our prayer for Christian Unity is alive and vibrant and we pray this may be a sign of hope in our world. We are very mindful that all us are currently faced with many challenges, as we seek to worship together safely, provide care for those in need, and share the good news of Jesus Christ. In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we assure you of our prayers for all of the churches in our area, and of our commitment to our partnership in the Gospel as we all walk together during these times of anxiety and grief. May all of us know the hope which is found in Jesus Christ as we share his love with the communities we serve. A prayer for Christian Unity Lord, you invite us to share together in your love. You call on us to see the beauty of each other’s expression of the faith, and to see the unity beyond the differences that can make us afraid. Fill our hearts with the love of you, and make us new again. Open our eyes afresh to our part in your love for the world, that as one body we may sing your praise, serve the needy, and seek the lost. Amen The Right Revd Paul Butler Revd Dr John Claydon Bishop of Durham Baptist Regional Minister (Pastoral) The Right Revd Christine Hardman Bishop of Newcastle The Right Revd Mark Wroe The Revd David Herbert, Moderator Bishop of Berwick Northern Synod of the United Reformed Church The Right Revd Terence Drainey Bishop of Middlesborough .

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