Compline (night prayer) - Saturday, 31 July 2021.

Regarding things superficial and deeper in all the day has been, and all that we are,
we reflect, name and, removing them, lay them at the foot of the Cross as we seek healing and wholeness.
As the surface reflects the sun's setting, may we reflect the love of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit). Amen.

Image: Ignatius of Loyola

Compline (night prayer) - Friday, 30 July 2021

The images are of William Wilberforce, Olaudah Equiano and Thomas Clarkson, Anti–Slavery Campaigners
Help us Lord to discern Your voice and purpose for us in all that this day has been and,
in that awareness, help us to grow from today that tomorrow we may be changed.

As we go to our beds, grant us your peace we pray.

Compline (night prayer) - Thursday, 29 July 2021

The image is Mary, Martha, Lazarus (and Jesus)

Thinking of those we love and see no longer.
Those with whom we have shared love, life and brought life into the world with;
those who have us life or perhaps taught us the way to live.
Reflecting on the seasons of life we lay our burdens and our joys at the foot of the Cross.
Lord grant us a quiet night and a peaceful end.Amen.

Holy Communion - Thursday, 29th July 2021

Mary, Martha, Lazarus, Companions of Jesus

Today's readings are:
Isaiah 25.6–9,
Hebrews 2.10–15,
John 12.1–8

Compline (night prayer) - Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Gathering the fragments of the day and sifting the good, bad, ugly - blessings given and received
and all the day has been, we lay them at the foot of the cross
and find God's healing and peace made real in our lives in preparation for our sleep.

Evening Prayer - Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Evening Prayer
Tonight’s Readings are:
Psalm 119.33–56, 1 Samuel 16 and Luke 23.44–56a

Evening prayer amidst people arriving, dogs barking and complete mayhem occurring - but we continue and rise above it all with a smile and joy. Just like everyday life really :-)

Compline (night prayer) - Monday, 27 July 2021

The image is Brooke Foss Westcott, whose life and ministry the Church celebrates today.
Laying down all the day has held we head for our beds in readiness for a new day of blessing and opportunity.
Grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.

Compline (night prayer) - Monday, 26 July 2021

The image is James (whose feast it is today) - who left his Father in the boat and with his brother followed Jesus, may we forsake all things of this world to walk to the heartbeat of God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) to proclaim God's love and life. Amen.

Compline (night prayer) - Sunday, 25 July 2021

Visit this place, O Lord, we pray, and drive far from it the snares of the enemy;

may your holy angels dwell with us and guard us in peace, and may your blessing be always upon us;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Compline (night prayer) - Saturday, 24 July 2021

The image today is James (on the eve of his feast)

We go to our beds with the words:
"And this is what The LORD requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God, "
on our hearts and minds. Amen.

Evening Prayer - Saturday, 24 July 2021

Tonight’s Readings are:
Psalms 24, 25
1 Samuel 13.19–14.15
Luke 23.1–12

morning prayer - Saturday, 24 July 2021

The Readings today are:
Psalms 20, 21, 23
Ezekiel 24.15–end
James 1.12–end

Compline (night prayer) - Friday, 23 July 2021

Todays' image is of Bridget of Sweden, Abbess of Vadstena, 1373; who we commeroate today.

God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we may live with him.

morning prayer - Friday, 23 July 2021

The Readings today are:
Psalms 17, 19
Ezekiel 20.21–38
James 1.1–11

Compline (night prayer) - Thursday, 22 July 2021

As the strains of day turn into night and all is laid before You, lord;
we lay our cares before the Cross and to our beds retire.
In sleep we trust Your endless care and know that rising or dying,
Your love and life are forever ours.

Compline (night prayer) - Wednesday, 21 July 2021

As we bring the day to its close,
gathering up the brightly coloured joyful things,
the darker shades of failure and sadness,
framed with the purposes of the day (perhaps unheeded),
We head for our beds and a new day in which to bless others.

evening prayer - Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Tonight’s Readings are:
Psalms 11, 12 and 13
1 Samuel 11
Luke 22.39–46

morning prayer - Wednesday, 21 July 2021

The Readings today are:
Psalm 119.1–32
Ezekiel 18.21–32
2 Corinthians 12

Compline (night prayer) - Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Tonight's service comes from the banks of the River Avon with the computer balanced on a bush and the glory of God's creation before me as we, together, lay this day to rest.

God is indeed good.

Evening Prayer - Tuesday, 20 July 2021

Tonight’s Readings are:
Psalms 9 and 10
1 Samuel 10.17–end
Luke 22.31–38

morning prayer - Tuesday, 20 July 2021

The Readings today are:

Psalms 5 and 6

Ezekiel 18.1–20 2 Corinthians 11.16–end

Compline (night prayer) - Monday, 19 July 2021

In the company of a loving parent, a generous brother and an enabling strength

we reflect on the day now ending and lay before the Lord

the blessings, sadnesses, the things we missed and the people and situations on our hearts

as we prepare for our beds.

Compline (night prayer) - Sunday, 18 July 2021

As the day draws to its close we bring blessings (given and received),
challenges and pain (also given and received)and the needs of others before You

Confident that You hear, heal and bless. Be with us this night we pray.

Holy Communion (Trinity 6) - Sunday, 11 July 2021

The readings for this service are:
2 Samuel 6.1–5,12b–19
Ephesians 1.3–14
Mark 6.14–29

Holy Communion (Trinity 6) - Sunday, 11 July 2021
https://youtu.be/c7UsARX9x0I

Compline (night prayer) - Friday, 8 July 2021

We reflected on the things of the day and the people we pray for

and then found ourselves thinking of the way our Creator God made us creative:

For we are truly made in His image, aren't we?

Compline (night prayer) - Thursday, 8 July 2021

Gathering the fragments of the day we lay all this day has been and seen at the foot of the cross as we prepare to go to our beds.

Compline (night prayer) - Wednesday, 7 July 2021

Tonight, as England watched the football, we thought of heroes of the faith and the lives they lived, and gave, because of their faith.

This night we celebrate and pray for all those living heroes and saints - and of course, for those who have gone before. Lord, protect Your Church this night we pray.

Compline (night prayer) - Tuesday, 6 July 2021

We bring the cares and burdens of the day and lay them before the Lord in complete confidence and trust for ourselves and those we love.

Compline (night prayer) - Monday, 5 July 2021

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for it is you Lord, only, who make me dwell in safety.

Compline (night prayer) - Sunday, 4 July 2021

We give thanks for the day that has been and the worship that has been offered today.

Compline (night prayer) - Saturday, 3 July 2021

The sun is set and the day is almost done, bring us into Your presence this night that we may sleep in peace we pray. Amen.

Compline (night prayer) - Friday, 2 July 2021

We entrust ourselves and those we love to the God who is able to do immeasurably more than we can hope or imagine.

Compline (night prayer) - Thursday, 1 July 2021

Lord, be with us this day, within us to purify us;
above us to draw us up; beneath us to sustain us;
before us to lead us; behind us to restrain us;
and around us to protect us.