The diocesan Prayer Diary is published every month and is available to download from the Document Library.
Monthly Diocesan Prayer led by Bishop Mark Davies
Over the course of the next year, the Diocese of Manchester invites you to walk with us in prayer as we champion hope during this time of transformation and uncertainty.
As the diocese prepares for new deanery arrangements and reflects on the proposal for Mission Communities, we have a wonderful opportunity to underpin the journey with prayer.
Join Bishop Mark Davies on the last Thursday of every month for a live prayer gathering focusing on the change and transformation of the diocese.
As we move forward over the coming months, it will be as important as ever to lay our thoughts before God. To take a moment to rest and reflect on how far we have come and surrounding the future in prayer.
Thursday 29 April, 16.30
Engaging with schools and teachers – St Catherine of Siena
Thursday 27 May, 16.30
Prayer for the new Lay Chairs and Area Deans – Feast of St Bede
Thursday 24 June, 16.30
Prayer for the new deaneries – Nativity of St John the Baptist
Thursday 29 July, 16.30
Mission Community feedback - Reflection on the future
Thursday 26 August, 16.30
Informal Prayer – Feast of Jerome
Thursday 30 September, 16.30
Reflection on the second phase of engagement events
Thursday 28 October, 16.30
Evangelisation and Mission – St Simon and St Jude, Apostles
Thursday 25 November, 16.30
Remembrance and our heritage – St Catherine of Alexandria
A PRAYER OF LONGING AND HOPE FOR A TIME OF DISCERNMENT
Living and Loving God, as your pilgrim people in the Diocese of Manchester, we thank you for the great commission with which you have entrusted us: to love and serve, and to bring our parishes, schools, chaplaincies and all our communities into new life in Jesus Christ.
As we prepare for all you call us towards in the months and years to come, grant us hopeful and honest discernment; meet our anxieties, griefs and fears with your tender and comforting Spirit; and help us to greet the promise and challenge of each new day with openness, grace, and trust.
Teach us to pray in faith, hope and love, that we may go out into your world confident in your mission, and full of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Amen
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