Diocesan Cycle of Prayer - December

3rd DECEMBER ADVENT SUNDAY

Archbishop Richard Clarke

For all missionary organisations at home and abroad.

Pray for our partner-diocese, Madi West Nile, Church of Uganda, and for Bishop Joel Obetia. Also pray for the people of Koboko Archdeaconry and their Archdeacon, the Ven John Asega.

The Anglican Communion
Please pray for the Anglican Church in West Buganda - (Uganda)
The Revd Henry Katumba-Tamale

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10th DECEMBER SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Archbishop Richard Clarke

The Anglican Communion
Please pray for the Anglican Church in North Carolina - (IV, The Episcopal Church)
The Rt Revd Porter Taylor

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17th
DECEMBER THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Archbishop Richard Clarke

The Anglican Communion
Please pray for the Anglican Church in North Carolina - (IV, The Episcopal Church)

The Rt Revd Porter Taylor

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4th DECEMBER FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - CHRISTMAS EVE
Almighty God, you make us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of your Son Jesus Christ; Grant that, as we joyfully receive him as our redeemer, we may with sure confidence behold him when he shall come to be our judge; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

The Anglican Communion
Please pray for the Anglican Church in Yola - (Jos, Nigeria)
The Rt Revd Markus Ibrahm

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25th DECEMBER — CHRISTMAS DAY – THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
Eternal God, in the stillness of this night you sent your almighty Word to pierce the world’s darkness with the light of salvation: Give to the earth the peace that we long for and fill our hearts with the joy of heaven through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen

Archbishop Richard Clarke

The Anglican Communion
Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin; Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Kitale - (Kenya) The Rt Revd Stephen Kewasis25th DECEMBER CHRISTMAS DAY  - THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
Eternal God, in the stillness of this night you sent your almighty Word to pierce the world's darkness with the light of salvation: Give to the earth the peace that we long for and fill our hearts with the joy of heaven through our Saviour, Jesus Christ.  Amen

Archbishop Richard Clarke

The Anglican Communion
Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin; Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen

York - (York, England) The Most Revd & Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu
York - Beverley - (York, England) The Rt Revd Glyn Webster
York - Hull - (York, England) The Rt Revd Alison White
York - Selby - (York, England) The Rt Revd John Bromilow Thomson
York - Whitby - (York, England) The Rt Revd Paul John Ferguson

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31st DECEMBER FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS

Archbishop Richard Clarke

The Anglican Communion
Please pray for the Anglican Church in Zululand - (Southern Africa)
Vacant