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01/02/2021(2 events)

LGBT+ History Month


01/02/2021 – 28/02/2021

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


01/02/2021

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 
02/02/2021(3 events)

LGBT+ History Month


01/02/2021 – 28/02/2021

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.)

 

The Founding of the Sisters of Notre Dame (1804)


02/02/2021

A special day for us!!!!!

Here's a video (2:30) explaining why!

 

 

The Presentation of the Lord


02/02/2021

03/02/2021(1 event)

LGBT+ History Month


01/02/2021 – 28/02/2021

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.)

 
04/02/2021(3 events)

LGBT+ History Month


01/02/2021 – 28/02/2021

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


04/02/2021

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


04/02/2021

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

 

 
05/02/2021(1 event)

LGBT+ History Month


01/02/2021 – 28/02/2021

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.)

 
06/02/2021(2 events)

LGBT+ History Month


01/02/2021 – 28/02/2021

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.)

 

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation


06/02/2021

Today is the International Day for Zero Tolerance against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

FGM is the partial or total removal of female genitalia or other injury to the female genitalia for non medical reasons.

In Africa alone, 100-140 million girls have undergone FGM within the 28 countries that practice FGM and about 3 million are at risk of undergoing the cut each year.

Here's a 57 second video just to get us thinking about this issue.

CLICK HERE for a video (5:32) of a UNICEF project relating to this.

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we hold before you all who are living with the consequences of FGM.

We pray for those working to dispel ignorance about this issue and that the truth be known.

We pray especially for community leaders -

that they take the side of young girls facing the prospect of FGM

and that they will lead their communities to greater understanding

so that this practice might be eradicated.

 

We pray this in your Holy Name.  AMEN

 

 

 
07/02/2021(1 event)

LGBT+ History Month


01/02/2021 – 28/02/2021

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.)