Wednesday 25 - Thursday 26 September 2024, 12 noon - 12 noon
On behalf of the diocesan team, thank you so much to all those who took part in our 9th Day of Prayer, when every slot was filled, and every deanery was prayed for during the 24-hours; with the Cathedral’s sessions held via Facebook and two in-person meetings in parish churches.
The opening session was led by Bishop Matthew and the closing session by Bishop Michael, live from his pilgrimage with Cathedral staff and volunteers.
We were delighted to be supported by diocesan departments, the Mothers’ Union and by staff and friends of Lichfield Cathedral; as well as four members of two of our link dioceses.
We are very grateful to those who volunteered to keep prayer rising throughout the night; and, even though the early hours are not the most popular, we are always looking out for ‘night owls’ to support us!
As part of the evaluation process, we look forward to hearing about the impact the Day of Prayer has had across the diocese – please email Denise Keen by Friday 25th October, with your thoughts and experiences and do continue to let us know of answers to prayer; and suggestions for future events.
If your deanery was unable to engage this time, we would also value your feedback as to how we might accommodate your prayer needs and encourage you to join us in the future.
As soon as a date is set for next year’s Day of Prayer, we will advertise it in the Bulletin.
Diocesan Day of Prayer - table showing Deaneries and other supporters who took part: |
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| 12:00 | Midday Prayer led by Bishop Matthew | |
| 12:30 | Diocesan Staff Prayer Meeting - Fiona North | |
| 13:00 | Stoke-on-Trent Deanery - Shaun Morris | |
| 13:30 | Link with the Diocese of West Malaysia - Wendy Ford | |
| 14:00 | The Mission Team - Simon Foster | |
| 14:30 | Leek Deanery - Nigel Irons | |
| 15:00 | Chaplaincy - Simon Foster | |
| 15:30 | Ellesmere Deanery - Linda Cox - praying offline in the outdoor labyrinth at All Saints Church, Baschurch | |
| 16:00 | Tamworth Deanery - Nicola Busby | |
| 16:30 | Link with the Diocese of Qu'Appelle - Nicola Busby / Sara Humphries | |
| 17:00 | People and Places - Julie Jones | |
| 17:30 | Lichfield Cathedral - Bishop Jan Lichfield Cathedral Daily Worship | Facebook | |
| 18:00 | Strengthening Communities Together - Carrie Blount | |
| 18:30 | Shallowford House Retreat Centre - Steve Vince | |
| 19:00 | Wolverhampton Deanery - Richard Merrick | |
| 20:00 | Newcastle Deanery - Josephine Locke | |
| 21:00 | Shrewsbury & Wrekin Deanery - Fi Iddon | |
| 21:30 | Edgmond and Shifnal Deanery - Matthew Lefroy | |
| 22:00 | Prayer for the Persecuted Church - Steve Vince | |
| 22:30 | Penkridge Deanery - Helen Palfrey | |
| 23:00 | Lichfield Deanery - Jules Smith | |
| 23:30 | Link with the Diocese of Matlosane - Mandy Walker | |
| 00:00 | Fresh Expressions and Pioneering Ministry - Denise Keen | |
| 00:30 | Alstonfield Deanery - Jane Held | |
| 01:00 | Telford, Eccleshall, Tutbury, Uttoxeter, Rugeley, Wednesbury and West Bromwich Deaneries - Denise Keen | |
| 01:30 | Praying for those affected by addiction - Deb Aitken | |
| 02:00 | Walsall Deanery / Praying for each Chaplaincy, Church, Church School and Fresh Expression - Richard Barrett | |
| 04:30 | Stafford Deanery - Graham Adamson | |
| 05:00 | Lichfield Diocesan Board of Education - Mark Davis | |
| 05:30 | The Mothers' Union - Deb Tudor | |
| 06:00 | The Community of Evangelists - Richard Barrett | |
| 06:30 | Community of St Chad - Chris Precious | |
| 07:00 | Wem and Whitchurch Deanery - Chris Precious | |
| 07:30 | The Mothers' Union - Deb Tudor | |
| 08:00 | Lichfield Cathedral - Bishop Jan Lichfield Cathedral Daily Worship | Facebook | |
| 08:30 | Vocations and Training - Jeanette Hartwell | |
| 09:00 | Stone Deanery - Paul Kingman | |
| 09:30 | Trysull Deanery - Richard Clarkson | |
| 10:00 | Cheadle Deanery - Jonathan Roberts / Hodnet Deanery - in person BCP Communion at St Mary's, Market Drayton - all welcome | |
| 10:30 | Racial Justice and Inclusion Task Group - Graham Adamson | |
| 11:00 | Wulfrun Deanery - Ros Wilshire | |
| 11:30 | Oswestry Deanery - Suzan Williams | |
| 12:00 | Midday Prayer led by Bishop Michael | |