My Calendar

Week of Jan 29th

LGBT+ History Month

01/02/2024 – 28/02/2024

Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video)

There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/

Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)

World Hijab Day

01/02/2024

On February 1st of every year, World Hijab Day Organization asks global citizens of all faiths and backgrounds to wear the Hijab (head-covering) for a day in solidarity with Muslim women worldwide. The motto for World Hijab Day 2020 is “Unity in Diversity” with the hashtag #EmpoweredInHijab.

The overall mission of WHD is to create a more peaceful world where global citizens respect each other. Particularly, WHD focuses on fighting bigotry, discrimination, and prejudice against Muslim women. This is most crucial in these times where Hijab is being banned in some countries while in other countries, Muslim women are being targeted and harassed verbally and physically.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we pray for all who choose to wear the hijab as an expression of faith and identity;

that they will be shown understanding and respect.

We pray, too, for a world where diversity is embraced

and peace, justice and equality are the norm.

We pray this in your holy name. AMEN

LGBT+ History Month

01/02/2024 – 28/02/2024

Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video)

There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/

Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)

LGBT+ History Month

01/02/2024 – 28/02/2024

Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video)

There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/

Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)

LGBT+ History Month

01/02/2024 – 28/02/2024

Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video)

There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/

Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)

Birthday of Rosa Parks

04/02/2024

This is a biographical video (3:16) of Rosa Parks.

This a longer video (11:28) which is an excellent resource (part of the BBC Teach series) - well worth spending a few days of Sacred Time exploring this.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY (CLICK HERE for a 1:00 video of this prayer)

Loving God,

We give thanks for the life of Rosa Parks who sat down for justice,

so millions of others could stand up in dignity.

We are thankful for her generous spirit and quiet courage

that gave hope to so many.

She remains a role model for us,

reminding us what one person can do

to challenge injustice in a peaceful way.

We do not know what impact our words and actions may have.

But may we, like Rosa, take those small steps

that can open the way to a better world.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

World Cancer Day

04/02/2024

This is a great video (2:15) which gives a motivational overview of cancer. It was produced for World Cancer Day 2019 but remains relevant!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY (CLICK HERE for a 45 second video of this prayer)

Loving God, we ask you to bless all whose lives are affected by cancer.

Empower them with hope and give them opportunities

for love and laughter each and every day.

Give strength to their family and friends who are supporting and caring for them

and help their medical professionals to use all their experience, wisdom and compassion.

We ask this in your holy name! AMEN