My Calendar
Week of Nov 16th
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16/11/2020(2 events) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
International Day for Tolerance International Day for Tolerance Here's a quite wonderful video (4 mins 17 secs) Which of these people do you:
Perhaps tolerance is a simple as following the teaching of Jesus to "Treat others as you'd like to be treated!"
A PRAYER FOR TODAY While the United Nations designates today an International Day for Tolerance, we know that you, God of all people, call us to something higher, to something beyond mere tolerance. We pray that you would enable and empower us to be people of love and compassion, who actively seek the good of the other and work to to that day when people from all tribes and tongues might come together in peace, embracing and delighting in our differences. Amen
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17/11/2020(1 event) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
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18/11/2020(1 event) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
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19/11/2020(4 events) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
Children's Grief Awareness Week Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to. If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust. Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone. A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. AMEN
A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Jesus, healer and teacher, you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus. Help me make sense of what is happening, because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost, some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all. Send me comfort and people to walk with me.
Help me through this pain, and let treasured memories sustain me. Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you, free from pain and worry.
Help others who are grieving this same loss.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
International Men's Day Imagine a group of people whose members:
They're shocking statistics, aren't they? By the way, the group in question is MEN! WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? (1 mins 53 secs)
This is an INTERESTING TAKE ON WHAT IT IS TO BE A MAN (2 mins 58 secs) A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available as a 1 minute video HERE) Loving God, we hold before you especially today - the men in our lives; help all of us to deepen our understanding of gender roles and expectations; that we might live life in all its fullness, building families, communities, societies and a world of openness and acceptance. Help us not to be bound by stereotypes but to enjoy the diverse nature of every human being.
We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
World Toilet Day Did you know that:
All of the above is not because we don't have the technology! After all, human beings went to the Moon over 50 years ago! Do we, and the governments who serve us, need to re-align some priorities?
Let's spend a few moments imagining what it must feel like not to have a toilet. What might you have to do if there was no toilet available? Why might this have a disproportionate effect on females? What are the possible consequences of not having a toilet?
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (from CAFOD) Loving God, we pray for a world of justice where everyone has access to a toilet and clean water. May all our sisters and brothers throughout the world be able to live in the dignity they deserve as children created in your image. Amen
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20/11/2020(4 events) Anti-Bullying Week It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:
Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020: Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.
A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE) Loving God, We hold before you those who live in darkness who choose to bully rather than befriend; those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; those who belittle others rather than build them up; that their bullying hearts be transformed; that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others.
We pray for those who witness bullying that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support, directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust.
We pray for those who are bullied that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering. Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault, that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect!
And we pray for ourselves, that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying.
We pray this in your holy name! AMEN
Children's Grief Awareness Week Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to. If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust. Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone. A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. AMEN
A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Jesus, healer and teacher, you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus. Help me make sense of what is happening, because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost, some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all. Send me comfort and people to walk with me.
Help me through this pain, and let treasured memories sustain me. Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you, free from pain and worry.
Help others who are grieving this same loss.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
World Children’s Day Welcome to World Children's Day! This used to be called Universal Children's Day but the day has been re-branded! This day was set up in 1954 by the United Nations. In 1959, the UN agreed its Declaration on the Rights of the Child. In 1989 the Convention on the Rights of the Child became the most widely ratified international human rights treaty, setting out a number of children’s rights including:
Here's a short but brilliant video (1 min 17 secs) from the children of Yemen!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available here as a 1:00 minute video) Loving God, Jesus said "Let the children come to me" and so we pray for children around the world, that they will feel loved, valued, cared for and encouraged.
We pray for adults that they will enable children to enjoy a childhood they can look back on happily.
We pray too that all of us acknowledge each other - whatever our differences - as children made in your image, who deserve to be treated with dignity and love.
We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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21/11/2020(1 event) Children's Grief Awareness Week Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to. If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust. Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone. A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. AMEN
A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Jesus, healer and teacher, you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus. Help me make sense of what is happening, because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost, some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all. Send me comfort and people to walk with me.
Help me through this pain, and let treasured memories sustain me. Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you, free from pain and worry.
Help others who are grieving this same loss.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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22/11/2020(1 event) Children's Grief Awareness Week Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to. If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust. Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone. A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. AMEN
A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING Jesus, healer and teacher, you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus. Help me make sense of what is happening, because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost, some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all. Send me comfort and people to walk with me.
Help me through this pain, and let treasured memories sustain me. Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you, free from pain and worry.
Help others who are grieving this same loss.
I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
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