November Prayer Diary

 Saturday 1st November - we give thanks on All Saints Day for those who have influenced us on our Christian journey.

Sunday 2nd November - we pray on All Souls Day for those who mourn, as  we remember our loved ones who have passed away.

Monday 3rd November - we pray for the Chaplains to the Emergency services, hospitals and hospices.

Tuesday 4th November - we pray for those areas of the world, where conflict and wars are occurring and for peace talks to take place, so people can rebuild their lives.

Wednesday 5th November – we pray that everyone will enjoy a safe bonfire night.

Thursday 6th November - we pray for those who suffer from Parkinson’s disease and their carers.

Friday 7th November - we pray for safe travel of the shoeboxes and the children receiving them.

Saturday 8th November - we pray for Speech Therapists helping adults and children with speech problems. 

Sunday 9th November - we pray for the Remembrance Services taking place today in church and Christchurch and Bourne parks.

Monday 10th November - we pray for those suffering with schizophrenia that they might find support to manage their illness.

Tuesday 11th November - we pray for all those who have died in wars across the world and commit ourselves to justice and peace.

Wednesday 12th November  - we pray for those managing diabetes.

Thursday 13th November - we pray for school pastoral teams supporting vulnerable children and their families.

Friday 14th November - we pray for those suffering with mental health issues and that money will be available for staffing and suitable treatments.

Saturday 15th November - we pray that we might reach out to family and friends who we do not see often, to make that call, write that email or letter.

Sunday 16th November - we pray, on the International Day for Tolerance, that we may respect, accept and appreciate the rich diversity of this world and ways of being human.

Monday 17th November - we pray for our clergy team and church wardens as they prepare for the busy seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Tuesday 18th November - we pray for phone and social media providers to keep us safe from exploitation, and everyone will have good access to the internet.

Wednesday 19th November - we pray for mariners working for lengthy periods away from home, and the Mission to Seamen which provide amenities for them in ports of call.

Thursday 20th November - we pray on St. Edmund’s Day for all who work and worship at the Cathedral.

Friday 21st November - we pray for social integration in our communities so that we can respect each other and live in harmony.

Saturday 22nd November - we pray for those who struggle with the cost of living, paying heating bills and fear for their economic future.

Sunday 23rd November - we pray for Bishop Joanne Grenfell and Archdeacon Samantha Brazier-Gibbs.

Monday 24th November - we pray for those working on space exploration that it will lead to better understanding of the solar system.

Tuesday 25th November - we pray for those who work to keep the internet a safe place.

Wednesday 26th November - we pray for those areas of the world seriously affected by climate change.

Thursday 27th November - we pray for the diocese of Kagera and the challenges they face.

Friday 28th November - we pray for those who run Refuge houses and telephone helplines.

Saturday 29th November - we pray at the beginning of Advent for a time of contemplative preparation for the birth of the Christ child into our lives.

Sunday 30th November - we pray on St. Andrew’s Day for the churches and people of Scotland.