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 18 April 2021 The Cathedral The Diocese and wider church; the Bishops and their staff; all those recently ordained or preparing for ordination The Cheylesmore. Clergy: Arthur Woo. Readers: John Scattergood, Tony Price. We are thankful for good online engagement through the pandemic. Please pray we can restart youth ministries and services, and pray as we begin thinking about a large renovation project. The Community of the Cross of Nails South Africa: KLEIN DRAKENSTEIN, Church of the Ascension; South Africa: PIETERMARITZBURG, Cathedral of the Holy Nativity; South Africa: VOLMOED, Volmoed Christian Conference & Retreat Centre. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer The Church of Ireland

Monday 19 April 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 We pray for all who work at the Diocesan Office under the leadership of the Diocesan Secretary, Ruth Marlow. We pray for God's guidance as they seek to serve and equip the whole of the Diocese of Coventry. 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 Boga (Congo)

Tuesday 20 April 2021 The Cathedral The sound team and events crew; all who help as volunteers The Diocese of Coventry Eastern Green. Clergy: Phil Richardson, Lynnette Clarke. Readers: Sue Masters, Lesley Lee. We thank God for Greg and Fran’s 16 year Ministry and the rich legacy they have left behind. Please pray for our churchwardens and all our church family, as we engage in the process of finding a new vicar, and continue to maintain community outreach. 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 Bolivia (South America)

Wednesday 21 April 2021 The Cathedral The care of God’s creation; our ministry to those in need; the work of the Food Bank The Diocese of Coventry April is Stress Awareness Month, when health care professionals and experts seek to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for the problem of stress. We pray for all those affected by stress at this time and for those who seek to support them. 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 Bondo (Kenya)

Thursday 22 April 2021 The Cathedral Those who look after the Cathedral’s finances; the Finance Committee; stewardship and fundraising The Diocese of Coventry Tile Hill. Clergy: Interregnum. We pray for God's blessing upon the church members and the local community.We pray for the Diocesan Mission Fund Committee which meets today. 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 Bor (South Sudan)

Friday 23 April 2021 The Cathedral The Vergers, the Servers and Stewards The Diocese of Coventry . Clergy: Tulo Raistrick. We thank God for the way that church members have supported one another through phone calls and pastoral help during the last year, as well as sharing in our online services. Please pray for our various groups as they seek to re-build post-COVID, especially our young family services, Prayers and Bears, and Buzz at St B's. 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 Botswana (Central Africa)

Saturday 24 April 2021 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 Brandon (Canada)