We encourage everyone to develop an intentional and life‑giving routine of prayer, and to become involved in the prayer life of the Benefice. We support this by organising prayer events: quiet days, prayer days, a week of guided prayer, individual guidance on prayer, teaching on public and private prayer, and opportunities to pray regularly with and for others. There is a strong home‑group tradition within the Benefice, with meetings throughout the week for Bible study and prayer. The healing ministry plays an important part in the life of all three churches, with special services each month and regular times of prayer.
All shall be well
For the greening of trees
and the gentling of friends
we thank you, God.
For the brightness of field
and the warmth of the sun
we thank you, O God.
For work to be done
and laughter to share
we thank you, O God.
We thank you, and know
that through struggle and pain
in the slippery path of new birth
hope will be born
and all shall be well.
Kate McIlhagga, The Pattern of Our Days, Wild Goose Worship Group, 1996
Healing, loving Lord,
be with those who are suffering
through sickness, distress or depression.
Calm and comfort them
and give the peace only you can provide.
May those who care for and minister to them
be given strength and patience.
May the medical and nursing professions
be graced with a concern for the whole person,
just as your Son always was
when healing the sick and forgiving sins.
May hope bring healing
and healing bring wholeness.
Amen.
Rupert Bristow, 999 Prayers, Kevin Mayhew, 2015