My Calendar
Events in November 2020
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Bonfire Night Bonfire Night
05/11/2020
So what's this day all about?
CLICK HERE to find out - 3 mins 11 secs
What about staying safe? Here's a hard hitting video from Merseyside Fire Service!
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Armistice Day Armistice Day
11/11/2020
So what about the silence?
Here's how this poem came to be written:
A PRAYER FOR THIS DAYLord of the nations -
We remember with grateful hearts
the men and women of our country
who went forth to protect the liberty we enjoy
but who did not return!
Help us recognise the debt we owe them
so that we may strive, in our own lives,
to protect the freedoms
that were won at so great a cost.
And so we commit to your safekeeping
those who have died in war;
those whose memory we treasure;
those who have sacrificed themselves
in the service of humankind.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. AMEN
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Transgender Awareness Week Transgender Awareness Week
13/11/2020 – 19/11/2020
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Transgender Awareness Week Transgender Awareness Week
13/11/2020 – 19/11/2020
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Transgender Awareness Week Transgender Awareness Week
13/11/2020 – 19/11/2020
World Day of the Poor World Day of the Poor
15/11/2020
Pope Francis has declared 15th November 2020 as the 4th World Day of the Poor
This is a beautiful short prayer for today:
What can you do?
On this day we are invited to offer friendship, solidarity and welcome to the poorest of our sisters and brothers. As we reach out with love and support, let us hold all members of our global family in our prayers.
You may wish to watch and share Vladimir from Bolivia's prayer video above with your friends and family.
You might also consider whether you are in a position to support others financially. Perhaps, you might consider in the run up to Christmas either asking for or making a World Gift!
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Transgender Awareness Week Transgender Awareness Week
13/11/2020 – 19/11/2020
Anti-Bullying Week Anti-Bullying Week
16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020
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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Transgender Awareness Week Transgender Awareness Week
13/11/2020 – 19/11/2020
Anti-Bullying Week Anti-Bullying Week
16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020
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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Transgender Awareness Week Transgender Awareness Week
13/11/2020 – 19/11/2020
Anti-Bullying Week Anti-Bullying Week
16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020
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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Transgender Awareness Week Transgender Awareness Week
13/11/2020 – 19/11/2020
Anti-Bullying Week Anti-Bullying Week
16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020
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 Children's Grief Awareness Week
19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020
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.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.
This is a video which you might find helpful:
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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Anti-Bullying Week Anti-Bullying Week
16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020
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 Children's Grief Awareness Week
19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020
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.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.
This is a video which you might find helpful:
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
Transgender Day of Remembrance Transgender Day of Remembrance
20/11/2020
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Children's Grief Awareness Week Children's Grief Awareness Week
19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020
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.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.
This is a video which you might find helpful:
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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Children's Grief Awareness Week Children's Grief Awareness Week
19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020
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.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.
This is a video which you might find helpful:
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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Children's Grief Awareness Week Children's Grief Awareness Week
19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020
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.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.
This is a video which you might find helpful:
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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Children's Grief Awareness Week Children's Grief Awareness Week
19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020
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.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.
This is a video which you might find helpful:
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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Children's Grief Awareness Week Children's Grief Awareness Week
19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020
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.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.
This is a video which you might find helpful:
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