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Bishop Debbie introduces our Year of Prayer
At the start of this year, my prayer is that each one of us will take time over the coming months to deepen our prayer life – perhaps to join a study group, to try different ways of praying, to experiment with silence or spend time in nature, to be willing to lead intercessions, to offer prayer to our friends and neighbours….. It doesn’t matter what we do, the key thing is to recognise that restlessness in our hearts that can only find peace when we spend time with God. +Debbie
Events
Prayer Study DayOur Prayer Study Day took place on Saturday 8 March. The main talks are available to watch on our YouTube channel. |
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Thy Kingdom ComeThis year is the 10th Anniversary of the global movement of prayer. This provides an opportunity for all of us to join together in praying for others to know Jesus. The Novena and the Prayer Journal which both focus on the Lord's Prayer are available as PDF downloads (click on the name) and physical copies will be available for clergy to collect at the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday. |
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| 29 May - 8 June |
Thy Kingdom Come - Click here for more information on the global movement |
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Mission Team - Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Event The Mission Team are joining together in prayer at Bouverie Court and they invite you to join them |
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| Saturday 7 June |
Prayer Day for Thy Kingdom Come Peterborough Cathedral will be holding a prayer day at the Cathedral which will be open to all, including different styles of worship. |
How To Run A Prayer CourseThis online training introduces two popular prayer courses and provides useful information on how to run an event for your own church or worship group.The Pilgrim Prayer Course and The Prayer Course both use The Lord's Prayer as a basis to help all of us reach deeper into prayer. Both courses are easy to present and this training will connect you to all the details and downloads that you need. |
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| Wednesday 9 July, 7 - 8.30pm | How To Run A Prayer Course (online) click here for information and booking |
| Thursday 10 July, 12 - 1.30pm | How To Run A Prayer Course (Bouverie Court) click here for information and booking |
How To Run An Enquirers CourseOne of the most effective ways to help people come to, and grow in faith, is through an enquirers course. These are simple gatherings where people can ask questions, discuss their opinions and listen to simple explanations about aspects of Christianity - usually done in a relaxed environment often with food. We will briefly look at some of the 'off the peg' enquirers courses (Alpha, Christianity Explored, and Start Course), how to go about organising, inviting and running a course; also the key principles of listening, generous hospitality and faith journeys. |
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| Wednesday 17 September, 7 - 8pm | How To Run An Enquirers Course (online) click here for more information and booking |
| Thursday 18 September, 12 - 2pm | How To Run An Enquirers Course (Bouverie Court) click here for information and booking |
Celebration of Lay Ministry - Peterborough Cathedral Saturday 27 SeptemberThis service will provide an opportunity to pray for those already in licenced lay ministry and to welcome and commission new licenced lay ministers. Those attending will also consider how their ministry is underpinned by prayer and how their prayers sustain others in their walk with God. |
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Resources
Our Children and Youth Team have put together a range of resources for children, young people of all ages and their families. See their resources page here for more information.
Book recommendations
There are many books on prayer, but you may find these useful during this year:
| John Pritchard | How to Pray |
| The Intercessions Handbook | |
| Stephen Cottrell | Prayer: Where to start and how to keep going |
| Praying by heart: The Lord’s Prayer for everyone | |
| Michael Baughen | The Prayer Principle |
| Henri Nouwen | You are the Beloved |
| Pete Greig | How to Pray: a simple guide for normal people |
| God on Mute | |
| Red moon rising: rediscover the power of prayer | |
| Northumbria Community | Celtic Daily Prayer |
| Bishop John Stroyan | Turned by Divine Love |
| Richard Foster | Prayer |
| William Laird | Into the Silent Land |
| Jane Tomaine | St Benedict's Toolbox |
| Miranda Threlfall-Holmes | The Little Book of Prayer Experiments |
| Simon Barrington-Ward | The Jesus Prayer |
| Larry Warner | Journey with Jesus: Discovering the Spritual Excercises of St Ignatius |
| Timothy Keller | Prayer |
School Prayers
Every week this year, one of our schools is writing a prayer to be shared with all our schools during collective worship.
Please find below the prayer for the week beginning April 22nd which comes from Oundle St Peter’s Church of England Primary School
Dear Lord,
Bless our school, our family and our community.
Help us to work together and play together, showing respect for each other and You in all we do.
Amen