Dear Friends,  This week the House of Bishops agreed a phased approach to revising access to church buildings. It was also agreed that the timing of when changes are implemented would be made by individual Diocesan Bishops, depending on their local situation. The Bishop’s Staff Team are reviewing this decision and we will be issuing revised guidance […]

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https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Risen Christ,faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep:teach us to hear your voiceand to follow your command,that all your people may be gathered into one flock,to the glory of God the Father.Amen.

Council Leader Q&A tomorrow at noon Leader of BCP Council, Cllr Vikki Slade, will host another live Q&A session on Facebook tomorrow (Wednesday 6 May) at midday to answer your questions about the council’s response to the Covid-19 crisis. If you’re unable to watch at midday the video will be available to view on our Facebook page, and on […]

https://mailchi.mp/bcpcouncil.gov.uk/coronavirus-news-and-service-updates-4-may?e=b6a3a2d66a Apply for a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan A new Bounce Back Loans scheme has launched to help small and medium-sized businesses affected by Covid-19 access loans of up to £50,000. The Government will provide a 100% guarantee for these loans and pay any fees and interest for the first 12 months. You can apply if your business is […]

Almighty God,whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life:raise us, who trust in him,from the death of sin to the life of righteousness,that we may seek those things which are above,where he reigns with youin the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Amen.

O God, you have made us for yourself, And against your longing there is no defence. Mark us with your love, And release in us a passion for your justice In our disfigured world; That we may turn from our guilt and face you, our heart’s desire.  Amen. What do you call a sheep with a […]

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Almighty Father,who in your great mercy gladdened the discipleswith the sight of the risen Lord:give us such knowledge of his presence with us,that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen lifeand serve you continually in righteousness and truth;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity […]

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Almighty Father,whom truly to know is eternal life:teach us to know your Son Jesus Christas the way, the truth, and the life;that we may follow the steps of your holy apostlesPhilip and James,and walk steadfastly in the way that leads to your glory;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with […]

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Risen Christ,you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope:strengthen us to proclaim your risen lifeand fill us with your peace,to the glory of God the Father.Amen.