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#chelmsdioprayers Chelmsford Diocese Prayer Diary 1 June

“...love the Lord your God. Listen to his voice and hold fast to him.” Deut 30:20

Mon 1 Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth (transferred from 31 May) The Deanery of Basildon Area Dean: Jane Richards. Lay Chair: Shirley Jeffery. Assistant Area Dean: Simon Law. Chaplains: David Bates (Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Trust), Tara Frankland (St Luke’s Hospice). The Dioceses of Nebraska (The Episcopal Church), Akot (South Sudan) and Irele-Eseodo (Nigeria)

Tue 2 Basildon (St Martin of Tours) Clergy: Timothy Brampton (PIC). The Dioceses of Nelson (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia), Akure (Nigeria) and Isial-Ngwa South (Nigeria)

Wed 3 The Martyrs of Uganda , 1885-7 and 1977 Basildon (St Andrew w Holy Cross) Clergy: Jane Richards (V), Shirley Pearce (A). Licensed Lay Minister: Karen White. The Diocese of Nevada and the Diocese of Alabama (The Episcopal Church)

Thu 4 Petroc, Abbot of Padstow, 6th century Billericay & Little Burstead TM: Billericay (Christ Church), Billericay (Emmanuel), Billericay (St John the Divine), Little Burstead (St Mary Vn) Clergy: Paul Carr (TR), Margaret Fowler (AC). Licensed Lay Ministers: Linda Russ, Pauline Randall. Readers: Peter Fisher, Susan Oakley, Pauline Woolnough. The Dioceses of New Busa (Nigeria), Alaska (The Episcopal Church) and Albany (The Episcopal Church)

INVESTMENT FOR THE SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES, TOUCHING LIVES

2 Please refer to the Notes and Abbreviations on the back cover. 3 June

Fri 5 Boniface (Wynfrith) of Crediton, Bishop, Apostle of Germany, Martyr, 754 Bowers Gifford w North Benfleet (St Margaret, St John) Clergy: David Ibiayo Prayers for use during (PIC), Mike Power (AC). St Margaret’s C of E Academy: Emma Wigmore (Exec. HT), Gemma Smith the coronavirus (Head of School). The Dioceses of The New Guinea Islands (Papua New Guinea) outbreak and Algoma (Canada)

Sat 6 Ini Kopuria, Founder of the Melanesian Brotherhood, 1945 Tomorrow is Trinity Sunday. This feast originated in England – Thomas It’s essential at all times – but Beckett, the martyr first started celebrating the particularly in times of anxiety and Sunday after Pentecost as Trinity Sunday 900 years ago, and it rapidly fear – that we continue to develop and became popular across the Christian world. strengthen our own habits of prayer. We often get confused about the Trinity as if it was a maths problem. But In light of this, The Church of God of compassion, the key point about it is best captured by two very different Christian England has produced a booklet thinkers. First Basil of Caesarea who made the point that Father, Son and containing prayers for personal or be close to those who are ill, Holy Spirit are not three names for different parts of God but a single name group use at this challenging time, afraid or in isolation. for God. And the great evangelical, John Stott who insists that anything we when we may be struggling to find say of one member of the Trinity we must say of all. words to express how we feel. In their loneliness, be their consolation; The Diocese of New Hampshire (The Episcopal Church), All Saints These prayers will enable Christians Cathedral Diocese (Kenya) and The Diocese of Isikwuato (Nigeria) across the country to pray in solidarity in their anxiety, even when it is not possible to gather be their hope; Sun 7 Trinity Sunday together in person. Holy, holy, holy, merciful, eternal, and mighty, by your grace you have As well as prayers for all ages, the in their darkness, shown us who you are, One in Three, and Three in One. We glorify you as booklet includes a simple form of be their light; Trinity, even as we worship you in your Unity. prayer to say each morning and evening which can be shared with all who are at through him who suffered Open our hearts to receive your word to us, that not only in our worship but home and unable to worship together, alone on the cross, in our lives we may serve and reflect your Triune Love all our days. especially those who are unable to Amen. (Adapted from John Wesley) access online resources. but reigns with you in glory, PRAY for La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico, The Most Revd Francisco Download copies and find further Jesus Christ our Lord. Moreno, Presiding Bishop resources and ideas for worship at CofE.io/ChurchOnline. Amen.

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Mon 8 Thomas Ken, Bishop of Bath and Wells, Nonjuror, Hymn Writer, 1711 Laindon (St Nicholas) w Dunton Clergy: Andrei Petrine (PIC). The Dioceses of New Jersey (The Episcopal Church), Amazon (Brazil), and Jabalpur (North India)

Tue 9 Columba, Abbot of Iona, Missionary, 587 Ephrem of Syria, Deacon, Hymn Writer, Teacher of the Faith, 373 Great Burstead (St Mary Magdalene) w Ramsden Crays Clergy: Michael Hall (PIC). Langdon Hills host Virtual Coffee The Dioceses of New Westminster (Canada), Amichi (Nigeria) and Morning and flower festival Jaffna (South India) Wed 10 Langdon Hills (St Mary & All Saints) Clergy: Colin Hopkinson (R). The parish of Langdon Hills has been “These two wonderful events raised Reader: Kennedy Rath. very creative in the many methods they vital funds in unprecedented times for The Dioceses of New York (The Episcopal Church) and are using to stay connected with one excellent causes. The coffee morning Amritsar (North India) another and serve the wider community. brought people together in fellowship and mutual encouragement (and cake!) The parish hosted a virtual coffee Thu 11 Day of Thanksgiving for the institution of Holy Communion at a time when we most needed to know morning on a WhatsApp group in aid (Corpus Christi) that we are there for one another. of St Luke’s Hospice and the Children’s Pitsea (St Gabriel) w Nevendon (St Peter) Clergy: Simon Law (R). Society. People joined in by sharing “The flower festival brought colour and The Dioceses of Newala (Tanzania), Andaman & Car Nicobar Islands (North their pictures and comments to the joy into our homes at this difficult time India) and Angola [Missionary Diocese] (Southern Africa) group whilst enjoying a cuppa and a slice and raised money to support our NHS of cake, virtually, together. heroes. Thank you to everyone who Fri 12 Barnabas the Apostle (transferred from 11 June) joined in and donated so generously.” The congregation also took part in a Vange (St Chad) Clergy: David Ibiayo (R). virtual flower festival to raise funds for The parish has now begun a new project The Dioceses of Newark (The Episcopal Church), and Ankole (Uganda) the NHS using the WhatsApp group. called #1church1world1word. The parish People shared images, photos or videos are using this time to pray, reflect and of the great outdoors and made a discern one word to share with the world. donation. These messages of Hope, Faith, Strength and Joy are then shared via social media. Thanking everyone involved in both events, the Rector of Langdon Hills The aim is to fill people’s news feeds parish, Revd Colin Hopkinson, said: with a simple, positive message of unity from the church during this time of fear, confusion and uncertainty. 6 7 June

Sat 13 Pleshey Prayers Next Monday we commemorate an “Essex saint” – Evelyn Underhill. She was in many ways the core founder of what today we would call the Retreat Movement, and inspired many people through what she did and Remembering what she wrote. The Essex connection is her pioneering work at the retreat Evelyn Underhill house at Pleshey. Her passionate concern was to invite people on a deeper journey with God. She eagerly wanted people to engage with the mystery of God in depth and to find the fruit of that encounter in their daily lives.

The Diocesan Retreat House, Pleshey The videos will reflect on Evelyn’s work One of her best known sayings is “If God were small enough to be is a place of prayer which holds a and the prayers that she wrote when understood, He would not be big enough to be worshipped.” special significance for many. conducting spiritual retreats at Pleshey. The Dioceses of Newcastle (Australia) and Newcastle (England) It continues to be a place of prayer Sarah Wilson, Acting Assistant Manager even though the Retreat House is at the Retreat House said: “Evelyn holds Sun 14 First Sunday after Trinity unable to host visitors at present due such a special place in the history of Pray for all those involved in Lay Development and Training in the Diocese, to the coronavirus pandemic. the Retreat House, Pleshey, and in the led by Elizabeth Jordan, Lay Development Adviser. hearts of all those who ‘meet’ her in the During this time, the Retreat House PRAY for the Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma), beautiful surroundings of the House. Chaplains are regularly broadcasting The Most Revd Stephen Than Myint Oo, Archbishop prayers and reflections on YouTube. “Her stoicism in times of adversity, her These are shared on the Retreat House determination to follow a calling from Mon 15 Evelyn Underhill, Spiritual Writer, 1941 Facebook and Twitter pages using the God which would have seemed Wickford & Runwell TM: Wickford (St Catherine, Wickford (St Andrew), hashtag #PlesheyPrayers. impossible to her Anglican colleagues Runwell (St Mary) Clergy: Vacancy (TR), Sue Wise (AC), and her persistence in passing on her Steven Lissenden (A). Each year in June, the Retreat House joy in her relationship with Christ make celebrates the life and work of spiritual Wickford CofE School: Louise Johnson (HT). her a local, national and international writer and pioneer in women’s leadership figure to be celebrated.” The Dioceses of Ngbo (Nigeria), Antananarivo (Indian Ocean) in the Anglican Church, Evelyn Underhill. and Jalingo (Nigeria) Follow the Retreat House, Pleshey Evelyn was a regular retreat leader and on Facebook and @RetreatPleshey Richard, , 1253 spiritual director at Pleshey for over 10 Tue 16 on Twitter. years. Her influence is felt even today, Joseph Butler, Bishop of Durham, Philosopher, 1752 helping to continue and enhance the The full playlist of Pleshey prayers The retired Clergy, Readers and Lay Ministers who live and work in the atmosphere she treasured at Pleshey. and reflections can be watched on Deanery of Basildon. the YouTube From the 8 June a special series of The Dioceses of Niagara (Canada), Antsiranana (Indian Ocean) channel - www.youtube.com/user/ videos will be published in the run up and Jamaica & The Cayman Islands (West Indies) chelmsforddiocese. to the anniversary of Evelyn’s death. 8 9 June Wed 17 Samuel and Henrietta Barnett, Social Reformers, 1913 and 1936 The Deanery of Chelmsford North: Area Dean: Tim Ball. Lay Chair: Robert Hammond. Chaplains: Susan Malam (Mid-Essex Hospitals NHS Trust); Jane Richards (Mid-Essex Hospitals NHS Trust); Meymans Sala (Mid-Essex Hospitals NHS Trust); Jackie Thornton (Anglia Ruskin University); Vacancy (Farleigh Hospice), Andrew Merchant (Writtle University College), Vacancy Greening the (HMP Chelmsford). Church Online The Dioceses of Niassa (Southern Africa) and Aotearoa (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia)

Thu 18 Bernard Mizeki, Apostle of the MaShona, Martyr, 1896 This period of extended quarantine conference, Reverend Gemma Fraser will World Refugee Day has given us a vision of how nature can share their good ECO habits and explain Boreham (St Andrew) Clergy: Emma Wylie (PIC), Dan Pierce (AC), regenerate when humans limit their how St John’s achieved their award. Jacqueline Pearson (A). impact: we hear the birds sing, Gemma says: “I am proud of how the Broomfield (St Mary w St Leonard) Clergy: Carolyn Tibbott (V), Dan Pierce we breathe in less polluted air, we church and community mobilised to make (AC), Diana Garfield (A). enjoy nature close to our homes. our silver Echo Church status a reality. The Dioceses of Nicaragua (Central America), Argentina (South America) How can we use these lessons as a “We’ve made changes including an and Argyll & The Isles (Scotland) great spur for the Church and society increased focus on environmental to be bold and imaginative in the better issues in worship and teaching and Fri 19 Sundar Singh of India, Sadhu (holy man), Evangelist, stewarding of our local environments? getting involved in campaigning. Teacher of the Faith, 1929 The Greening the Church - online “We’ve committed to reducing our (St Mary the Virgin, St Peter, St Cedd) Clergy: conference is being hosted by carbon footprint - no mean feat in a (Dean), Ivor Moody (Vice-Dean), Imogen Nay (Canon for Chelmsford Cathedral on Saturday 13 giant Victorian building! Our Eco Church Evangelism and Discipleship), Alison Kennedy (Canon for Worship June from 9.30am-4:30pm. The day journey has played a big part in raising and Music), Kate Moore (AC), Jackie Thornton (A). will include input from A Rocha who will our eyes up from life within the church The Cathedral School: Linda Wiskin (HT). explain how to become an Eco Church. building to seeing what God is calling Speakers from Tearfund and Christain us to in His world.” The Dioceses of Niger Delta North, Niger Delta West, Aid will talk about their campaigning The Niger Delta and Niger West (Nigeria) The conference will be hosted on and advocacy work and Rachel Summers the ‘Greening the Church’ Facebook will offer ideas for Wild Worship. Sat 20 ‘Do not worry about your life… But strive first for the kingdom of God and group (www.facebook.com/ his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (From Chelmsford Cathedral is rated silver in groups/727013254703425). Please join Matthew 6:24-end, one of today’s readings). The year we have been living A Rocha’s Eco Church Scheme and was this group if you would like to take part. through has given us many reasons to be worried, confused and anxious. the second Cathedral in the country to More details will be posted to the group Jesus is not a magician who can magic all that away. But he is God who receive the award. St John’s Church, in the run up to the conference. Email has the compassion and love to say “don’t worry, don’t be afraid”. Moulsham has recently been awarded [email protected] a silver ECO Church Award. During the to be added to the mailing list. The Dioceses of Nike (Nigeria), Arizona (The Episcopal Church) and Jebba (Nigeria) 10 11 June

Sun 21 Second Sunday after Trinity Refugee Sunday: Please pray for all who flee to other countries, or are Meet our new internally displaced within their own country, due to famines, plagues, war, persecution, discrimination, natural disasters like floods and earthquakes, Diocesan Director and to escape dire poverty.

of Ordinands Pray too, for all organisations, churches and communities who are working tirelessly to care for refugees. Reverend Canon Tim Goodbody, PRAY for the Church of Nigeria (), former Priest in Charge of the Pilgrim The Most Revd Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba, Metropolitan and Primate Parishes in the Dunmow and Stansted Deanery of Chelmsford Diocese, has Mon 22 Alban, first Martyr of Britain, c.250 been appointed as the new Diocesan Chelmsford (The Ascension w All Saints) Clergy: Tom Page (V). Director of Ordinands (DDO). The Dioceses of Nimule Area (South Sudan), Arkansas (The Episcopal Tim began his new role in May. He Tim added: “I am very excited, but Church) and Jerusalem (Jerusalem & Middle East) succeeds Reverend Canon Philip Need also a little apprehensive, at the who retired at the end of May. thought of becoming the DDO for Tue 23 Etheldreda, Abbess of Ely, c.678 Chelmsford Diocese. Welcoming the appointment, the Right Chelmsford (St Andrew) Clergy: Vacancy (V). Reverend , Acting Bishop of “I love working with people who are Licensed Lay Minister: Linda Robinson. Chelmsford, said: “I am hugely excited seeking to answer God’s call to ministry, The Dioceses of Nnewi (Nigeria), Armagh (Ireland), and by this appointment. Tim combines a and it is a great blessing for me to have Johannesburg (Southern Africa) vision for the future needs of ministry the chance to journey with them through in the Church with long experience of the discernment process, selection and Wed 24 The Birth of John the Baptist parish ministry in this diocese. He knows training to ordination and ministry. Ember Day what the job entails, and he has a vision for what it must become as we reach out “I know that I will be joining a very The Chignals (St Nicholas w St James) w Mashbury Clergy: Vacancy (PIC), in mission to the communities we serve. capable and motivated team and I Dan Pierce (AC), Sandra Sykes (AC). Reader: Greg Waters. look forward to this new phase of The Dioceses of Nord Kivu (Congo) and Armidale (Australia) Building on the tremendous work of his ministry with all the joys and predecessor, Philip Need, Tim will enable challenges it will bring. Thu 25 Great & Little Leighs St Mary Vn, St John) and Little Waltham (St Martin us to discern, train and deploy a new and Clergy: Vacancy (PIC), Dan Pierce (AC), Sandra Sykes (AC). diverse cohort of ministers. The time that I have had in the Pilgrim Reader: Greg Waters. Parishes has given me a huge amount He knows that ministry belongs to the of experience which will be invaluable Little Waltham School: Liz Maycock (HT) whole people of God. He also knows that in my new role.” we need mission minded priests who can The Dioceses of North Ankole (Uganda), Arochukwu/Ohafia (Nigeria), lead this vision and enable everyone to and Aru (Congo) be part of it” 12 13 June Fri 26 Ember Day Great Waltham (St Mary & St Lawrence) w Ford End (St John). Clergy: Vacancy (PIC), Dan Pierce (AC), Sandra Sykes (AC). Reader: Greg Waters. Ford End School: Sarah Cottee (Interim Head of School) Great Waltham School: Alex Burden (HT). Pleshey (Holy Trinity) Clergy: Mike Aston (PIC), Dan Pierce (AC). The Dioceses of North Carolina (The Episcopal Church) and Asaba (Nigeria)

Sat 27 Cyril, Bishop of Alexandria, Teacher of the Faith, 444 Ember Day These beautiful words from Jeremiah, written in the context of exile are an invitation to us: “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is Daily Hope free worship phone line the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay The Archbishop of Canterbury, Callers will hear a special greeting green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to Justin Welby, recently launched a free from the Archbishop before being able bear fruit”. (Jeremiah 17.7-8) national phone line as a simple new to choose from a range of options, The Dioceses of North Central Philippines (Philippines), way to bring worship and prayer into including hymns, prayers, reflections Asante-Mampong (West Africa), and Jos (Nigeria) people’s homes while church buildings and advice on COVID-19. are closed because of the coronavirus. Sun 28 Third Sunday after Trinity Archbishop Justin said: “With many in Please pray for the work of the Friends of Essex Churches Trust, and give Daily Hope, which has now received our country on lockdown, it’s important around 1 million minutes of calls, offers that we support those who are feeling thanks for those who work so hard to preserve our ancient buildings. music, prayers and reflections as well lonely and isolated, whatever age PRAY for the United Church of North India, as full worship services from the they are. The Most Revd Dr Prem Chand Singh, Moderator & Bishop of Jabalpur Church of England at the end of “The Daily Hope service will allow a telephone line. Mon 29 Peter and Paul, Apostles people to hear hymns, prayers and The line – available 24 hours a day words that offer comfort and hope. Roxwell (St Michael and All Angels). Clergy: Tony Cant (PIC), on 0800 804 8044 – has been set Andrew Merchant (A). “I want to urge people to spread the up particularly for those unable to Roxwell School: Mrs M. O’Regan (HT). news about this service. If there is join online church services during the someone you know who is particularly The Dioceses of North Dakota (The Episcopal Church), period of restrictions. struggling, give them a call and let Athabasca (Canada), and Juba (South Sudan) The line also recognises the impact of them know about the Daily Hope. social distancing restrictions and Tue 30 Springfield (All Saints) Clergy: Susan Iskander (PIC), Dan Pierce (AC), I’m going to phone a friend; self-isolation measures on those Simon Pearce (A). Licensed Lay Ministers: Roger McFarland. will you join me?” suffering from loneliness. The Dioceses of North East India (North India), Atlanta (The Episcopal Church) and Kabba (Nigeria) 14 15 Help identify the next - consultation now open

On 12 April 2020 Bishop Stephen The consultation is built around six Cottrell left his role of Bishop of questions. The questions focus on what Prayer for discernment Chelmsford after nearly a decade people value most about the Church of Prayer resources have been created for use as we embark on in post. He will be confirmed as England in Essex and East London, the this important journey together. Archbishop of York on 9 July. challenges and opportunities the new Bishop will face as we seek to share the Sunday 7 June will be a day of prayer; we encourage everyone We thank him for his huge contribution Good News of Jesus and the qualities to pray for all involved in the Vacancy in See process. to our diocese and we will be praying the eleventh Bishop of Chelmsford will for him and his wife Rebecca as need to bring to the role particularly they embark on a new chapter in as we emerge from the coronavirus their ministry. God of provision and care, pandemic. discernment and knowledge: The process is underway to discern Canon Robert Hammond, Chair of the who God is calling to be the next lead us in your love, Vacancy in See Committee, the body To make an online submission, Bishop of Chelmsford. As part of this empower us by your Spirit, that oversees the process for download the prayer resources process, a diocese wide consultation the diocese, says: and equip us with your gifts; or to find out more about the is now open. give us hearts full of love for all people, process visit our website “Chelmsford is possibly the most Submissions are welcome from www.chelmsford.anglican.org/ diverse diocese in the country covering minds open to the signs of the times, churches, groups and individuals until our-next-bishop. the five East London Boroughs and and wisdom to know how to respond 4 July. Everyone is welcome to take Essex - serving urban, coastal and to the voice of your calling; If you are unable to access the part. Church Leaders will be hosting rural communities. online form, please contact group discussions to gather the views We ask this through him your local parish church to of their congregations and resources “Our consultation is a vital part of the whose coming is certain, request a paper copy. for children and youth groups have process as we try to discern who God whose day draws near, your Son, been developed to allow young people is calling to be the eleventh Bishop of to have their say. Individuals are also Chelmsford. I encourage everyone to Jesus Christ our Lord. welcome to make a submission online. have their say”. Amen. 16 17 Chelmsford Churches July bless their communities Wed 1 Henry, John, and Henry Venn the Younger, Priests, Evangelical Divines, 1797, 1813 and 1873 North Springfield (St Augustine of Canterbury) Clergy: Caroline Brown (PIC), Dan Pierce (AC). The Bishops’ CE & RC School: Greg Waters (HT). The Dioceses of North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba (West Indies) and Attooch (South Sudan)

Thu 2 East Springfield (Church of Our Saviour) LEP. Clergy: Vacancy (PIC), Mandy Hewson (PTO). Like all churches across our Diocese, to the coronavirus pandemic: our churches in Chelmsford have been “When lockdown hit, St Francis had just Springfield (Holy Trinity). Clergy: Keith Roddy (V), Ian Fuller (A). giving their all in lockdown. The first finished mapping the year ahead and The Dioceses of North Karamoja (Uganda), Auckland (Aotearoa NZ & comprehensive volunteer service for the unfortunately the plans have gone Polynesia) and Magwi (South Sudan) city was coordinated by three churches very much on hold. But as with with their local community trust. most crises there are opportunities Fri 3 which we have thrown ourselves into. St Francis’ Community Church organised Writtle (All Saints) w Highwood (St Paul). Clergy: Tony Cant (V), extra collections for the foodbank which “We do Morning and Night prayer Andrew Merchant (A). contributed towards 11 tonnes of donated together, a Sunday morning service St Francis Community Church (BMO) Clergy: Dan Pierce (Minister in food in April. with sister church St Andrew’s and Charge), Jacqueline Pearson (A), Emma Wylie (A). a Sunday afternoon family broadcast, ‘Attendances’ for online services at The Retired Clergy, Readers and Lay Ministers who live and work in the all on Facebook live. We use Zoom for almost all Chelmsford churches is higher Deanery of Chelmsford North. our Home Groups and we offer a social than average physical church attendance gathering on Zoom called tea@3 every The Dioceses of North Kigezi (Uganda) and Aweil (South Sudan) for this time of year. Many churches are Monday to Friday. embracing digital technology to come Sat 4 On this American Independence Day, here is the voice of a modern together virtually in worship. “We have been supporting our local American radical, the widely popular Franciscan, Richard Rohr, in three Chelmsford foodbank as best as we can. Rose, one of the young people from St great quotes from his book ‘Falling Upwards’: All in all we’re doing our best to stay Mary’s Church, Great Baddow organised, connected and to love the place “Until we learn to love others as ourselves, it’s difficult to blame broken created, and edited together a brilliant we serve. “It’s really highlighted some video of people from the church singing people who desperately try to affirm themselves when no one else will”; of our capacity issues in being a small ‘Mighty to Save’ from their homes. “Sin happens whenever we refuse to keep growing”; and “The ego hates dispersed community. Pray that we losing – even to God.” Reverend Dan Pierce, Minister at continue to deepen in relationship with The Dioceses of North Mbale (Uganda), Awerial (South Sudan) St Francis Community Church explains God, one another and our neighbourhood and Kadugli & Nuba Mountains (Sudan) how his church has responded during these peculiar days.” 18 19 July Sun 5 Fourth Sunday after Trinity New Chaplain Pray for the work of the Hockerill Foundation, which provides grants to for University teachers in training from this diocese, St Albans’ diocese and others, especially those studying Religious Education. of Essex PRAY for the United Church of Pakistan, The Most Revd Humphrey Peters, Moderator & Bishop of Peshawar Reverend Sara Batts-Neale has been appointed as Anglican Chaplain to the Mon 6 Thomas More, Scholar, and John Fisher, , University of Essex on the Colchester Reformation Martyrs, 1535 campus. Part of the Chaplaincy Team, The Deanery of Chelmsford South Sara will provide a faith based Area Dean: Tim Ball. Lay Chair: Christine Horton. pastoral and advisory presence for staff and students. Chaplain: Michèle Marshall (St Andrew’s Healthcare Essex). The Dioceses of North Queensland (Australia), Awgu/Aninri (Nigeria) She will support student societies, “Sara is an exceptional priest. She is and Kaduna (Nigeria) and help create links with different bright, fun and has a passion for justice. faith communities. I am genuinely excited about the many Tue 7 Danbury (St John the Baptist) Clergy: Jacqui Jones (PIC). possibilities that this appointment opens Sara will also support the University’s St John’s School: Jona Davies (HT). up and I look forward to seeing how engagement with Colchester and Essex things develop.” The Dioceses of North Western Australia (Australia), Awka (Nigeria) Citizens working with other organisations and Kafanchan (Nigeria) across Colchester and Essex on issues Sara added: “I’m delighted to be joining of social justice. the community at the University of Essex Wed 8 Downham (St Margaret) w South Hanningfield (St Peter) & Ramsden and local supporting churches. Sara was ordained deacon in 2016 and Bellhouse (St Mary Vn) Clergy: Vacancy (R), Jean Andrews (AC), Miranda priest in 2017. Her curacy period is just Seaman (AC), Suzy Edmundson(A). “There is much to look forward to in the ending at St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall months ahead. There’s the bread-and- Downham School: Sue Crace/Leanne Grey (jointly HT). with the parishes of Bradwell, Stisted butter work of just being on campus, East Hanningfield (All Saints) Clergy: Terry Brown (PIC). and Cressing. She will begin her new supporting people with a Christian faith role in June. East Hanningfield School: Lisa Waters (HT). and just being present for all. The Dioceses of Northern Argentina (South America) and Awori (Nigeria) Welcoming the appointment, the Right “I’m also excited to be working with Reverend , the Bishop of Citizens Essex as a core part of my Thu 9 Galleywood (St Michael & All Angels) Clergy: David Cattle (V), Gemma Colchester, said: “The University of role - I’ve long felt that working for Fraser (AC), Stephanie Gillingham (AC).Licensed Lay Minister: Fiona Selden. Essex is home to 15,000 students from social justice was an integral part more than 130 countries. I am thrilled St Michael’s Junior School: Rowen Prigg (HT). of my calling to the priesthood. that Sara is coming to be a part of this And the chance to be creative Little Baddow (St Mary Vn) Clergy: Jacqui Jones (PIC). amazing community and to be available about how we do all those things The Dioceses of Northern California (The Episcopal Church), to the students, staff and employees is a fabulous challenge.” Badagry (Nigeria) and Ballarat (Australia) who are there.

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Fri 10 Great Baddow Team Ministry: (St Mary Vn, St Paul, Meadgate) Clergy: Vacancy (TR), Tim Ball (AD, TV), Philip Sheldrake (TV), Sue Finch (AC), Roger Matthews (AC). Licensed Lay Minister: Anita Ball. Giving to our churches The Dioceses of North Indiana (The Episcopal Church) and Bangor (Wales)

during the pandemic Sat 11 Benedict of Nursia, Abbot of Monte Cassino, Father of Western and beyond Monasticism, c.550 Benedict formulated a simple handbook for Christian communities. At the heart of this he places three disciples: regular daily prayer together, regular reading together, regular work together. Churches are in the business of making community, and in Acts 2 it is the Across the diocese people are regular standing order to their church in community as it prays, reads the Scriptures and serves that is at the heart continuing to give generously and place of their regular cash or envelope of the mission. sacrificially to the mission and ministry giving and gift aid if they are a tax payer. of the church despite the very Pray for one another today in your Christian community and in the wider Your church’s treasurer will be able to challenging circumstances. communities of the Diocese and the world wide church that together in give details about how to do this and prayer, together in reading the Scriptures, together in service we truly can However, while our churches are closed how to gift aid giving. be a transforming presence. they remain unable to collect some of The Parish Giving Scheme has also the financial giving normally received The Diocese of North Luzon (Philippines), Banks & Torres (Melanesia) made it easier for new members to join through Sunday offerings on the and Kagera (Tanzania) by opening a phone line for people to collection plate. set up regular Direct Debit payments. Sun 12 Fifth Sunday after Trinity: Alongside the loss of other income, Sea Sunday If your parish hasn’t signed up for the for example from hall lettings, church Parish Giving Scheme yet, perhaps now We remember all those whose lives are lived on your great oceans and give fetes and festivals and other fundraising is the time to do so and encourage thanks for the work and inspiration of The Mission to Seafarers and pray for activities, this has put the finances of others in your congregation to join too. all agencies who work amongst seafarers. many churches under great strain. Resources and more information In response to this, some churches have Lord God, Creator of land and sea, bless those who work at sea. Be with about the scheme can be found at set up online giving. Online giving is a them in fair weather and foul, in danger or distress. Strengthen them when www.chelmsford.anglican.org/pgs. great way to enable one-off donations weary, lift them up when down and comfort them when far from their from people and to act as an alternative If you would like to give to your local loved ones. way to give for those who regularly put church and set up giving by regular cash donations in the collection plate or Direct Debit via the Parish Giving In this life, bring them safely to shore and, in the life to come, welcome for occasional and new givers. Scheme please call the Parish Giving them to your kingdom. For Jesus Christ’s sake, Amen. Scheme phone line - 0333 002 1271 - Another way in which people have (From the Mission to Seafarers) open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. responded to the situation is to set up a PRAY for the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea, The Most Revd Allan Migi, Archbishop 22 23 July Mon 13 Moulsham (St John the Evangelist) Clergy: Gemma Fraser (PIC), David Cattle (AC), Stephanie Gillingham (AC), Suzanne McAllister (A). Moulsham (St Luke) Clergy: Gemma Fraser (PIC), David Cattle (AC), Stephanie Gillingham (AC), Suzanne McAllister (A). The Dioceses of Kajiado (Kenya), Kajo-Keji (South Sudan) and Kamango (Congo)

Tue 14 John Keble, Priest, Tractarian, Poet, 1866 Sandon (St Andrew) Clergy: Terry Brown (R). South Woodham Ferrers (Holy Trinity) Clergy: Carol Ball (V). Trinity St Mary’s School: Mike Williams (HT). The Dioceses of Northern Malawi (Central Africa), Barbados (West Indies Love Your Neighbour and Kampala (Uganda) Wed 15 Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, c.862 In response to the Covid-19 crisis, the Members of the congregation are also Bonaventure, Friar, Bishop, Teacher of the Faith, 1274 Church of the Good Shepherd in Collier sewing scrubs for nurses at St George’s Row, Romford has set up ‘Love Your and Queen’s Hospital as well as making Stock Harvard (All Saints) Clergy: Stephen Need (PIC). Neighbour’ and is encouraging everyone and delivering meals to the local care Stock School: Alina Clay (HT). in their church family to support those in home and ambulance crews. West Hanningfield (St Mary & St Edward) Clergy: Stephen Need (PIC). need in their community, including key The Church has also been working with workers and staff at local hospitals. St Peter’s School: Wendy Figueira (HT). a local Indian takeaway to provide free The Dioceses of Northern Mexico (Mexico) and Bari (Nigeria) As part of the Love Your Neighbour takeaway meals for vunerable and self- initiative the church is providing snack isolating people in the community. Thu 16 Osmund, Bishop of Salisbury, 1099 bags for Nurses at Queen’s Hospital. Revd Canon David Hague, Vicar of Widford (St Mary, Church of the Holy Spirit) Clergy: Stephanie Gillingham The congregation has been donating Church of the Good Shepherd, said: (PIC), David Cattle (AC), Gemma Fraser (AC), Andy Brown (A). items such as bottled water, crisps, fresh “Our Love Your Neighbour initiative Licensed Lay Minister: Roger Gillingham. fruit, snack bars and pot noodles which is really just an extension of what we The Dioceses of Northern Michigan (The Episcopal Church), are put together in packs with a note are already doing as a church. We are Barisal (Bangladesh) and Barrackpore (India) from the church thanking the nurses for staying alert to changing circumstances, the work they are doing and offering discerning where God is already at Fri 17 Woodham Ferrers (St Mary) and Bicknacre (St Andrew) Clergy: Carol Ball (PIC). practical, emotional and spiritual support. work and joining in.” St Mary’s School: Carolyn Hunt (Interim Head of School) The church is providing around 150 People can contact the church if they The Retired Clergy, Readers, and Lay Ministers who live and work in the snack bags per week. would like to volunteer or need support. Deanery of Chelmsford South

Find out more at www.thegoodshepherd.co.uk/loveyourneighbour The Dioceses of Northern Philippines (Philippines) and Bath & Wells (England) 24 25 July

Sat 18 Elizabeth Ferard, first of the Church of England, Founder of the Community of St Andrew, 1883 Elizabeth Ferard was a “pioneer minister” before the phrase was ever invented. She saw a yawning gap in how the church in England was working and stepped up to fill it as the first woman deacon in the Church Holy Ground of England in modern times. Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God. But her insight was not about a new form of clergy. What her new women But only he who sees, takes off his shoes, deacons did was pray and then go out to do works of mercy in the wider The rest sit round and pluck blackberries. community.

Works of mercy sounds like quite a quaint phrase today but is all about Matthew 25.31-en: visiting the sick and dying, visiting those in prison, feeding the hungry, finding shelter for the homeless, welcoming the Rural Mission Sunday refugee and stranger. She taught the 19th century church that the ministry Sunday 19 July 2020 of the church was not for the church but always for service in the world.

The extract above is from a poem by But by July perhaps our best intentions The Dioceses of Northern Territory (Australia), Bathurst (Australia) and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and is to let such transformation take root, are Kano (Nigeria) featured in the Arthur Rank Centre’s beginning to be eroded. This year’s introduction to Rural Mission Sunday 2020. Rural Mission Sunday resources from Sun 19 Sixth Sunday after Trinity the Arthur Rank Centre take the theme, Give thanks for the men and women of the RNLI and HM Coastguard, who The extract is likely to strike a chord with ‘Heaven in Ordinary’. risk their lives to protect those who travel the seas around our coast. many of us who have sensed holiness in unexpected encounters and places They provide an opportunity for our rural PRAY for the Episcopal Church in the Philippines during the last few months. church communities to shape worship The Most Revd Joel Atiwag Pachao, Prime Bishop (either as a gathered or dispersed Many of us in rural areas of the diocese, congregation) that draws us to ‘take Mon 20 Margaret of Antioch, Martyr, 4th century have experienced profound encounters stock and reflect, to engage intentionally Bartolomé des las Casas, Apostle to the Indies, 1566 with God during our daily exercise in with the changes of perspective that we The Deanery of Maldon & Dengie Area Dean: Peter Begley. the countryside. have experienced in recent weeks’. Lay Chair: Adrian Smith. Chaplain: Steven Poss (St Peter on the Wall). Others have seen Christ’s love in The worship suggestions draw us to the The Dioceses of Northern Uganda (Uganda), Bauchi (Nigeria) overwhelming acts of kindness holy encounters described in Exodus 3. and Kansas (The Episcopal Church) within their communities. 1-6, Matthew 13. 31-35 and Acts 16. 12-15. Bradwell on Sea (St Thomas, St Peter on the Wall), and Newland These holy encounters have the potential As we explore the scripture and reflect Tue 21 (St Lawrence) Clergy: Steven Poss (PIC, CHP St Peter on the Wall). to transform us and our communities. on our holy ground, I pray that each one Some of us considered this on Rogation of us may find space this day to take off St Cedd’s School: Lyndsey Wood (HT) our shoes and walk. Sunday in May. The Dioceses of Northern Zambia (Central Africa), Belize (West Indies) and Kanyakumari (South India) 26 Revd Canon Janet Nicholls - Rural Adviser and Agricultural Chaplain 27 July Wed 22 Mary Magdalene Burnham-on-Crouch (St Mary Vn) Clergy: Vacancy (V). More St Mary’s School: Geraldine Denham-Hale (HT). motorbikes The Dioceses of Northwest Ankole (Uganda) and Bendigo (Australia) Thu 23 Bridget of Sweden, Abbess of Vadstena, 1373 for Marsabit Purleigh (All Saints) Clergy: Julie Willmot (PIC). Creeksea (All Saints) Clergy: Vera Wadman (PIC). Over the last two years, thanks to Therefore some of the money raised may The Dioceses of Northwest Texas (The Episcopal Church), Benin (Nigeria) the parishioners in the West Ham go to support people who are suffering and Bermuda (Bermuda) Archdeaconry, four motorbikes have hardship because of the virus. been donated to the diocese of Marsabit, Fri 24 Cold Norton (St Stephen) w Stow Maries (St Mary & St Margaret) The Venerable , the one of our link dioceses in Kenya. The , was due to Clergy: Vacancy (R). Licensed Lay Minister: Hayley Rogers. motorbikes are used by vicars to travel visit Kenya in March however his trip was Tillingham (St Nicholas) w Dengie (St James) & Asheldham between geographically wide-spread postponed due to the pandemic. Clergy: Steven Poss (PIC). congregations. Archdeacon Elwin said: St Nicholas School: Robert Pike (HT). Now, thanks again to their generosity “It is fantastic news that we have been funds have been raised to more than The Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania (The Episcopal Church) able to provide more motorbikes to double the number of motorbikes and Bethlehem (The Episcopal Church) support our friends in Kenya. Thank you already sent to Kenya. to everyone who has made this possible. Sat 25 James the Apostle The first of these new motorbikes were “As he went a little farther, Jesus saw James son of Zebedee and his handed over recently to two young men “I count it a real privilege to have been brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he who serve amongst the nomadic Gabra able to support our partner diocese called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired people who live in the Chalbi desert, in Marsabit by equipping them with men, and followed him.” (Mark 1.19-20) moving from place to place with their transport to get around that vast area livestock. Finding them often requires of Kenya. I was sad not to be able to On this day when we celebrate James the Apostle spend some time walking as much as four hours across go there in March, but there will be reflecting on how you respond to God’s call to follow. difficult terrain – journeys that motorbikes opportunities in the future. will do in a quarter of the time. The Dioceses of Norwich (England), Bhopal (North India) and Kapoeta “For now, Bishop Qampicha and the (South Sudan) Kenya has been hit hard by the diocese that he serves must be in our coronavirus pandemic. All churches and prayers as they face the challenge of Sun 26 Seventh Sunday after Trinity schools are closed. People are fearful Coronavirus and the economic Please pray for all who work in our local hospitals, both medical and that before they die of Coronavirus they hardship that it is bringing.” ancillary, that they may feel valued and appreciated. might die of starvation if nothing is done.

If you would like to support ‘Motorbikes for Marasbit’ please email Pray also for all who work in the Ambulance and Air Ambulance Services. 28 [email protected]. 29 July

Mon 27 Brooke Foss Westcott, Bishop of Durham, Teacher of the Faith, 1901 Heybridge (St Andrew, St George Heybridge Basin) w Langford (St Giles) Clergy: Asa Humphreys (V). Licensed Lay Minister: Julia McGregor. Reader: Lynne Wood. The Dioceses of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island (Canada), Bida (Nigeria) and Karachi (Pakistan)

Tue 28 Maldon (All Saints w St Peter) Clergy: Vacancy (V). All Saints’ School: Phillip Brown (HT). The Dioceses of Nsukka (Nigeria), Biharamulo (Tanzania) and Karamoja (Uganda)

Sock puppet prayers Wed 29 Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Companions of Our Lord Maldon (St Mary) w Mundon (St Mary) Pupils at Shenfield St Mary’s Church Head teacher, Sally Taggart said: of England Primary School were set a “It is the little rays of sunshine that Clergy: John Dickens (PIC), Robert Wiggs (AC). challenge by their teachers whilst they come from our children that make The Dioceses of Nyahururu (Kenya) and Birmingham (England) were home learning. this difficult time bearable. Thu 30 William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, Olaudah Equiano and Thomas Children were asked to make a sock “They are able to remain positive and Clarkson, anti-slavery campaigners, 1833, 1797 and 1846 puppet, write a prayer and then present make the best of a tricky situation. the prayer with their sock puppet. Southminster (St Leonard) and Steeple (St Lawrence and All Saints) The children did a fantastic job. “Their prayers over the past weeks Clergy: Peter Begley (PIC). have been insightful, considered, Southminster Primary School: Pauline Ward (Executive HT) Sisters Ava and Hollie Willson wrote the empathetic yet joyous. We are prayer below and performed it with their The Dioceses of Nzara (South Sudan), Blackburn (England) blessed to teach them.” multi-coloured sock puppet (pictured): and Bo (Sierra Leone) Visit St Mary’s School on Twitter Dear God, @StMarysCEVA to watch more sock Fri 31 Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus, 1556 Thank you for the many kind people puppet prayers. Woodham Mortimer (St Margaret) w Hazeleigh and Woodham Walter who help us on our way, (St Michael) Clergy: Julie Willmot (PIC). You smile when we’re happy, Reader: Sheila Thomas. You care when we’re tearful, Woodham Walter School: Sue Dodd (HT). You keep us safe though all the day, Amen. The Missionary District of Oeste-Brasil, the Diocese of Boga (Congo) and the Diocese of Port Elizabeth (Southern Africa)

30 31 NOTES: Where parochial links are known to exist the names of overseas workers are placed immediately after the appropriate parish. Further information concerning overseas dioceses, including the names of bishops, is contained in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, available on their website www.anglicancommunion.org/resources/cycle-of-prayer.aspx

ABBREVIATIONS: A Assistant Clergy; AAD Assistant Area Dean; AC Associate Priest/Minister; AD Area Dean; AM Assistant Minister, AR Associate Rector; AV Associate Vicar; AYO Area Youth Officer, BMO Bishop’s Mission Order; BP Bishop; CA Church Army; CIC Curate in Charge; CHP Chaplain; EVN Evangelist; HT Head Teacher; LLM Licensed Lay Minister; MCD Minister of Conventional District; MIC Minister in Charge; PEV Provincial Episcopal Visitor; PIC Priest in Charge; PP Public Preacher; R Rector; RD Rural Dean; Rdes Rector designate; RDR Reader; PTO Permission to Officiate; RES Residentiary Canon; Sr Sister, TM Team Ministry; TR Team Rector; TV Team Vicar; V Vicar; Vdes Vicar designate; WDN Warden.

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