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Praying for Archbishop Sarah
· by stefan | March 24, 2026, 5:22 p.m.We pray for Archbishop Sarah and all who work with her as she takes on this role using a prayer Bishop Mark has adapted from the ordination service for bishops:
Almighty God
As you have raised your Servant Sarah to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury,
So fill her with the grace and power which you gave to your apostles,
that as a true shepherd she may feed and govern your flock,
and lead us in proclaiming the gospel of your salvation in the world.
By your gracious Spirit grant her wisdom, grace, humility, and authority,
For the building up of your people and the coming of Your Kingdom
Through Christ our Lord
Amen
You can the installation here on on 25 March 2026 @ 2.30pm GMT.
World Day of Prayer - 6th March 2026
· by brianinall | Feb. 20, 2026, 2:37 p.m.
The annual ecumenical 'Churches Together' World Day of Prayer service this year is in St John the Baptist Church, near the Amphitheatre, in Chester. Starting at 10.30am on Friday 6th March '26. All welcome. Refreshments afterwards.
Big Brekkie @ St James' Parish hall, Christleton 18th May 2025
· by jonathangilliatt | May 12, 2025, 9:28 a.m.Come and join us for the "Big Brekkie" Sunday 18th May 2025 at St James' Parish hall in Christleton. We are raising funds for Christian Aid.
Christian Aid's new theme is their "Restore campaign". Please follow this link to help Christian Aid to continue the fight against injustice and poverty at https://www.christianaid.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/restore-campaign
To see what the Parish hall can offer follow our link https://stjameschristleton.org.uk/index.php/parish-hall.
So do come along! We look forward to seeing you there! Donations for Christian Aid.
St James' New churchyard guide and prayer walk
· by jonathangilliatt | April 18, 2024, 9:33 a.m.
It’s here! Our new churchyard guide and prayer walk. Enjoy the serenity of our churchyard and take time to ponder as you walk through our ancient grounds.
You can collect your free guide from the back of the church which is open daily.
Donations welcome.
Connect with this year's call to Join the Song via a FREE app featuring Advent Reflections
· by jonathangilliatt | Nov. 30, 2023, 5:46 p.m.The Church of England has provided an app, free of charge and is available via the link below to "Connect with this year's call to Join the Song".
The app features daily Advent reflections (1 - 23 December) and 12 days of Christmas reflections (24 December - 6 January).
Together, each reflection takes you on a journey that will help you take fresh encouragement and hope from Advent and the Christmas story into the year ahead.
Email reflections
Sign up to our Advent and Christmas reflection emails and receive daily messages straight to your inbox to help you connect with this year’s call to ‘Join the Song’.
Please note there are versions for Apple & Android devices available for download on the site. Just follow the instructions.
Prayer for Persecuted Church
· by stefan | April 4, 2023, 5:36 p.m.
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