As we begin a new year, we will sharpen our focus on prayer, with our theme of 'Lord, Teach us to Pray'. The first step to a healthy and thriving church is prayer, so we will make prayer integral to all our events and activities in the Diocese, from Lent courses to Clergy study days, to help the spiritual life of our churches to flourish. We have selected two excellent prayer course resources to help us explore and expand our prayer life throughout 2025.
Diocesan The Prayer Course-Online: Wednesdays 12, 19, 26 March and 02 & 09 April 2025 19:00-20:30h
Even Jesus' disciples, who had grown up in a faith environment, recognised that they still needed to learn more about how to pray and asked Jesus, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11). Join the Diocesan Prayer Course Online during Lent 2025, and follow Jesus deeper into prayer. Recommended equally for beginners and "experts". Each session will include video footage from Pete Greig and Poppy Williams, time for questions, prayer and breakout groups for discussion.
The Prayer Course-Click here for more information
Watch the beginning of Session 1 for an explanation and to get a feel for the course.
View a sample session outline here
This course is being offered by the Mission Team and there is no charge.
Book your place on Eventbrite here
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89746101892?pwd=FRBbiq3aNp8qUd7qqla8uKIBH6uMaV.1
Meeting ID: 897 4610 1892
Passcode: 1234
How to run The Prayer Course: Monday 27 January 2025 19:00-20:30h Online
A concise training opportunity for lay or ordained people who are considering running The Prayer Course during Lent 2025. The Prayer Course is easy to run, with free, downloadable resources; ideal as a Lent activity for groups. This course is run by the Mission Team and is free to attend.
Book your place on Eventbrite here
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81622426789?pwd=hCG5doiLxPD6bbpwUJKy3dDEcFvAJx.1
Meeting ID: 816 2242 6789
Passcode: 1234
Diocesan Pilgrim Prayer Course Online: Lord, Teach Us To Pray Mondays 10, 17, 24, 31 March and 07 April 2025 19:00-20:300h
Pilgrim is a major teaching and discipleship resource from the Church of England. It aims to help every local church create a place where people can explore the Christian faith together and see how it can be lived out each day. Each session includes a simple liturgy, reflection on passages of scripture, short video input and time in breakout groups to discuss.
The course is run by the Mission Team and is free to attend.
More details about The Pilgrim Courses can be found here.
Click here to view a sample Pilgrim Prayer session
Book your place on Eventbrite here
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85401716937?pwd=FqmLkSueUJL9xKnw99pjzhp7B3wlrr.1
Meeting ID: 854 0171 6937
Passcode: 1234
How To Run a Pilgrim Prayer Course: Wednesday 22 January 2025 19:00-20:30h Online
This concise training resource is intended for lay or ordained people who are considering running the Pilgrim Prayer Course during Lent 2025. The course is very easy to run with downloadable resources provided. Instruction is provided by the Mission Team.
More details about The Pilgrim Course can be found here .
View a sample Pilgrim Prayer session here.
Book your place on Eventbrite here
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85776800203?pwd=y6YkPaMtLLBV4Bbz8oQULabXxUnJee.1
Meeting ID: 857 7680 0203
Passcode: 1234