Coventry Cathedral Prayer Cycles Please join us as we pray for our Cathedral, the life of the wider Diocese of Coventry, our partners in the Community of the Cross of Nails and our brothers and sisters across the world in the Anglican Communion.
Sunday 28 March 2021 The Cathedral Our partnership with the Diocesan staff; the Archdeacons and the Diocesan Secretary; all who work in the diocesan office The Diocese of Coventry This week is Debt Awareness Week. This week is all about encouraging people to act early on the problem of debt. We give thanks for charities like Christians Against Poverty (CAP) who work to release people from debt. We pray for CAP's debt counselling, community groups and work with churches. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: SCHWERTE-VILLIGST, Haus Villigst; Germany: SIEVERSHAUSEN, Evangelisch Kirchengemeinde and Anti-Kriegs-Haus (Evangelical Church and Anti-War House); Germany: STRALSUND, St Marienkirche (St Mary's Church). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui
Monday 29 March 2021 The Cathedral The healing ministry; all who are sick in body, mind or spirit; those who care for them The Diocese of Coventry We thank God for the buildings and spaces he has entrusted to as places of worship. We ask God to help us steward these spaces well.We pray for those who serve in local and national government. We thank God for their commitment and drive for a better society. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: WEIMAR, St Peter und Paul (Church of St Peter and St Paul); Germany: WITTEN-ANNEN, Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Annen (Evangelical Church Community, Annen); Germany: WÜRZBURG, Oekumenische Nagelkreuzinitiative (Ecumenical Cross of Nails Initiative). The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Bari (Nigeria)
Tuesday 30 March 2021 The Cathedral Lay Readers; Chaplains, Guides and Welcomers The Diocese of Coventry Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Stratford upon Avon. Headteacher: Jo Herrero. We pray for God's blessing upon the pupils, teachers, staff and governors in this school community. The Community of the Cross of Nails Germany: ZINNOWITZ, Nagelkreuzzentrum Usedom (Cross of Nails Centre, Usedom); India: DURGAPUR, St Michael's Centre; India: NAGPUR, India Peace Centre. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Baringo (Kenya)
Wednesday 31 March 2021 The Cathedral Give thanks for all the prayers that have been heard and answered! The Diocese of Coventry The Dassett CofE School, Fenny Compton. Headteacher: Suzanne Corry. We pray for God's blessing upon the pupils, teachers, staff and governors. The Community of the Cross of Nails The whole world and for Coventry Cathedral. We pray for the Dean, his leadership colleagues and all the staff at Coventry Cathedral, especially those in the Reconciliation Team. Help them to strengthen the ministry of reconciliation to flourish the flower of hope and reconciliation throughout the world. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Barrackpore (North India)
Thursday 1 April 2021 The Cathedral The Dean and his leadership team; the Cathedral Chapter and Council; our daily prayer life The Diocese of Coventry April is National Pet Month. National Pet Month aims to educate the public on responsible pet ownership, celebrates the benefits of having pets and increases public awareness about the role of pet care specialists. We give thanks for all those who care for and look after God's creatures. The Community of the Cross of Nails Iraq: BAGHDAD, St George's Church; Israel/Palestine: BETHLEHEM, Mar Ephrem School; Israel/Palestine: JERUSALEM, Musalaha. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Bath & Wells (England)
Friday 2 April 2021 The Cathedral Small groups, courses and their leaders; members of our online congregation The Diocese of Coventry "When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died; my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride." As we remember Jesus' obedience, even to death on a cross, we ask God to meet us in our brokenness. The Community of the Cross of Nails Israel/Palestine: JERUSALEM, St George the Martyr Cathedral; Israel/Palestine: JERUSALEM, St Mark's Church and Monastery; Israel/Palestine: JERUSALEM, Tantur Ecumenical Institute. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Bathurst (Australia)
Saturday 3 April 2021 The Cathedral The Mothers’ Union; the Cathedral Associate Ministers Sacha, Charlotte and Naomi The Diocese of Coventry We pray for all those who are waiting. We remember those who are expecting good news today, of a birth or a reason to celebrate. We pray too for those who are waiting for the unknown and for those who will receive sad or difficult news today. The Community of the Cross of Nails Israel/Palestine: RAMALLAH, Arab Evangelical Episcopal School; Israel/Palestine: SHEFAR' AM, International Peace Centre (House of Hope); Israel/Palestine: SHEFAR' AM, St Paul's Episcopal Church. The Anglican Cycle of Prayer Bauchi (Nigeria)