A prayer for faithfulness to God
Let us be yours, O God. Let us not draw back from you, neither from your presence, nor from your cross. Touch our hearts and make them holy. Consecrate our lives and enlist them in your service. Amen.
A prayer that we be emptied and filled with love of God
Precious Jesus,
in you we have found the treasure the world discounts.
Rather than seek cheap substitutes
in the world’s bargain basements,
may your enticing beauty lead us to great sacrifices
so that, having nothing, we may possess everything
as we are embraced by you. Amen.
Prayer of thanks for God's unending faithfulness
Incarnate God, thank you.
In the hardest of times, you are here.
When we are alone, afraid or sad,
Confused, ashamed or hurt, you are here.
You are with us. You are here. You are.
For your love is always present: stronger than a mighty wind yet gentler than a dove.
You urge, lead and protect us.
You know, embrace and nurture us.
Searching God,
If we turn away or close the door, you will never abandon us.
Our past, future and present are in your keeping.
You are nearer than our own beating hearts and closer than our breath.
You call us by our name and we rejoice that we are held in your love. Amen
Darren Garfield, Deputy Chair, Bolton and Rochdale District
A prayer for Black History Month 2024
Norman Mullings MBE marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the ship Empire Windrush to the UK.