Prayer Diary – December 2019-March 2020 This diary has been compiled to help us pray together for one another and our common concerns. It is also available on the diocesan website www.europe.anglican.org , both for downloading (PDF) and for viewing. The latter should be updated as new appointments and other changes are announced. A daily prayer update is sent via PrayerMate and Twitter (on the diocesan account @DioceseinEurope) Each chaplaincy, with the communities it serves, is remembered in prayer once a quarter, following this weekly pattern: • Eastern Archdeaconry: Monday, Saturday • Archdeaconry of France: Tuesday, Saturday • Archdeaconry of Gibraltar: Wednesday, Saturday • Italy & Malta Archdeaconry: Friday • Archdeaconry of North West Europe: Thursday • Swiss Archdeaconry: Friday • Archdeaconry of Germany and Northern Europe • Nordic and Baltic Deanery: Monday • Germany: Saturday On Sundays, we pray for subjects which affect us all (e.g. reconciliation, on Remembrance Sunday), or which have local applications for most of us (e.g. the local cathedral or cathedrals). This will include Diocesan Staff, Churches in Communion and Ecumenical Partners. SUNDAY INTERCESSIONS should, by tradition, include prayer for Bishop Robert and the local Head of State by name. In addition, prayers may also include Bishop David (the Suffragan Bishop) and, among the heads of other states, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the leaders of other countries represented in the congregation. Sources and resources also commended: Anglican Cycle of Prayer www.anglicancommunion.org/resources/cycle-of-prayer/download-the-acp.aspx World Council of Churches http://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle (weekly) and Common Worship Lectionary festivals and commemorations (CW, pp 2-17 or https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-worship/worship/texts.aspx ). Contact Details Please send all comments, additions, updates and prayer requests to Anthony Cummings, ([email protected] or [email protected] ) This Prayer Diary is compiled on the basis of information received by 3 December. Special ‘Leap Week’ of Prayer for the Diocese 29 December 2019 – 4 January 2020 This week, we pray for Archdeaconries and central Diocesan functions, as we enter a new decade. December Sunday 29 - Christmas 1 Pray for Bishop Robert and Bishop David as they lead and pastor the diocese. Pray for the Bishop's Office in Brussels : for Meurig Williams in his role as Bishop's Chaplain, Gail Wilmet (Bishop’s PA), Damian Thwaites in his role as Bishop's Attaché to the European Institutions, Barbara Omoro (Appointments Secretary) and Caroline Gaumy (Administrative Secretary). Pray for the dissemination and embedding of a diocesan rule of life; For our efforts to support and enhance the wellbeing of our clergy; For the formulation of visionary mission projects across the diocese. Monday 30 Eastern Archdeaconry: Archdeacon: Leslie Nathaniel; Area Deans: James Buxton, Leonard Doolan, Frank Hegedus, Malcolm Rogers. London Office: Diocesan Secretary (COO): Andrew Caspari, Office Manager: Bron Panter, Finance: Susan Stelfox, Nick Wraight; Board of Finance Chair: Mike Fegan. Pray for the financial needs of the Diocese (and give thanks for God’s provision); for our ongoing efforts to resource the diocese and to develop equitable and transparent principles for common fund payments. Tuesday 31 France Archdeaconry: Archdeacon: Meurig Williams; Area Deans: Debbie Flach, Tony Lomas and Giles Williams. London Office: Safeguarding Team: Grace Fagan, Lisa Welch, Bridgett Fenton, Laura O’Brien, Majean Griffith, Katherine Harris. Our care for children and vulnerable adults. January Wednesday 1 Archdeaconry of Gibraltar: Gibraltar Archdeaconry, Archdeacon-designate: David Waller; Area Deans: Medhat El Sabry, Robert Kean. Ministry team: DDO: William Gulliford; Director of Ministerial Development: Ulla Monberg; Ministry Team Administration: Debbie Cunningham. For Postulants and Ordinands. Thursday 2 North West Europe Archdeaconry: Archdeacon Paul Vrolijk; Area Deans: Ruan Crew, Stephen Murray London: Chancellor: Mark Hill; Registrar Aiden Hargreaves-Smith; Liturgical Officer: Ben Gordon- Taylor; Locum Ministry Administrator: Emma Biaggi; Retirement Officer: John Marvell. Friday 3 Archdeaconry of Italy and Malta: Archdeacon-designate: David Waller, Area Dean: William Lister. Archdeaconry of Switzerland: Archdeacon: Adèle Kelham. Diocesan Environment Officer: Elizabeth Bussmann; Advisor for Women’s Ministry, Carolyn Cooke. Ministry Team: Bishop David (as Warden of Readers), Frances Hiller (Bp David's Chaplain), Director of Reader Ministry: Paul Wignall. Pray for Readers-in-Training and those exploring their future in Reader Ministry; for Angela Mirani and Alan Wakely who assist in providing support to Readers . Saturday 4 Archdeaconry of Germany and Northern Europe: Archdeacon: Leslie Nathaniel; Area Deans: Nicholas Howe, Tuomas Mäkipää, John Newsome. Diocesan Spirituality Advisor John Newsome and our Spiritual Directors team. Ministry Team: Director of Lay Discipleship: Clare Amos. Our lay people and their contributions to the whole Body of Christ. ———————————————————————————————————————— Sunday 5 - Christmas 2 Pray for Bishop Robert and Bishop David as they lead and pastor the diocese. Pray for the Bishop's Office in Brussels, for Meurig Williams in his role as Bishop's Chaplain, Gail Wilmet (Bishop’s PA), Damian Thwaites in his role as Bishop's Attaché to the European Institutions, Barbara Omoro (Appointments Secretary) and Caroline Gaumy (Administrative Secretary). Monday 6 - Epiphany Archdeaconry of Germany and Northern Europe: Archdeacon: Leslie Nathaniel. Eastern Archdeaconry: Archdeacon: Leslie Nathaniel. Vienna: (Also serves Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Bratislava, Ljubljana) Chaplain: Patrick Curran, Assistants: Mike Waltner, John Barker. Tuesday 7 Aquitaine: (Includes Bertric Burée, Bordeaux, Condom in the Gers, Doudrac, Limeuil Haut, Monteton, Périgueux-Chancelade, Ste Nathalene, Sorges) Chaplain: Anthony Lomas, Assistants: Liz Morris, Charlotte Sullivan, Readers: Janis Adams, Sheila Marshall, Patrick Sturges, Michael Torne, Roger Verrall . Pray for Tony in his role as Area Dean. Wednesday 8 Archdeaconry of Gibraltar: Archdeacon -designate: David Waller . Pray for David as he prepares to take on the role of Archdeacon of Italy and Malta and Archdeacon of Gibraltar from 14 January. Gibraltar Cathedral: (Also serves Gibraltar (Port)) Dean: Ian Tarrant (with effect from 16 March). Pray for Ian as he prepares to take up his new post. Thursday 9 Antwerp: Chaplain: Andrew Wagstaff, Reader: Egbert van Groesen. Antwerp Mission to Seafarers : Port Chaplain: Brian Millson. Friday 10 Archdeaconry of Italy and Malta: Archdeacon -designate: David Waller . Pray for David as he prepares to take on the role of Archdeacon of Italy and Malta and Archdeacon of Gibraltar from 14 January. Assisi: Locum Chaplain. Bordighera: (served from Menton, France). Saturday 11 Berlin: (also serves Dresden) Chaplain: Christopher Jage-Bowler, Assistant: Joachim Reich . Dresden: Ricky Yates (PTO). Bonn with Cologne: Chaplain: Michael Bullock, Assistant: Richard Gardiner. Sunday 12 – Epiphany 1 (Baptism of the Lord) Give thanks for our relationship with the Lutheran Churches of the Porvoo Agreement. Pray for the Porvoo Contact Group and the Lutheran Church in Great Britain. Pray for our partnership with USPG. Monday 13 Prague: (Includes Brno) Chaplain: Nathanial Nathanial, Reader: Jack Noonan. Pray for the financial situation of the chaplaincy to improve in 2020; for good participation in Lent Bible study and the spiritual growth of the people of St. Clement's; for the holistic growth of Brno ministry. Tuesday 14 Archdeaconry of France: Archdeacon Meurig Williams. Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Chaplain: Anthony Ingham. Biarritz: Chaplain: Vacant. Pray for David Waller, to be commissioned and licensed as Archdeacon of Italy and Malta and Archdeacon of Gibraltar today. Wednesday 15 Casablanca: (includes Rabat) Chaplain: Medhat Sabry. Pray for Medhat in his role as Area Dean. Continue to pray for construction work on the expansion of the chapel. Tangier: Chaplain: Dennis Obidiegwu . Thursday 16 Brugge, Knokke, Ostend: Chaplain: Augustine Nwaekwe. P ray for Augustine in his additional role as BAME ministry adviser. Give thanks for Anglican ministry in West Flanders; for our inter-ecclesial fellowship and work-group; for all involved in restoring the English Church in Ostend. Pray for plans towards re-opening of the Church and for the new Kortrijk Church community and leadership team. Friday 17 Florence: (Also serves Siena, Bologna) Chaplain: William Lister, Deacon: Giampaolo Pancetti, Reader: Maria Makepeace. Pray for William in his role as Area Dean. Genova: Chaplain: Tony Dickinson. Pray for: people coming to faith; migrants facing a challenging future; churches across the diocese which are struggling to survive. Saturday 18 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (until 25 January) Brittany: (Includes: Huelgoat, Ploërmel, Rostrenen) Chaplain: Robin Adams, Readers: Laura Hillman, Robin Hillman, Alan Mason, Guy Barnard. Pray for the local teams leading worship and pastoral care in each of our 4 locations. Cannes: Chaplain: Giles Williams, Readers: David Sinclair, Christopher Walley, Christine Williams . Pray for Giles in his role as Area Dean. Pray also for: our joint Christian Unity services with the French churches of Cannes; our study of Mark’s Gospel on Sundays until Easter and our Christianity Explored Course over