Almighty God,who in the place of the traitor Judaschose your faithful servant Matthiasto be of the number of the Twelve:preserve your Church from false apostlesand, by the ministry of faithful pastors and teachers,keep us steadfast in your truth;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy […]

In her sermon, she spoke of her nursing career, hope and Florence Nightingale, on the 200th anniversary of the nursing pioneer’s birthday.

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Almighty God,who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christhave overcome death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life:grant that, as by your grace going before usyou put into our minds good desires,so by your continual helpwe may bring them to good effect;through Jesus Christ our risen Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in […]

Outdoor events cancelled until end of August Major events and festivals including Bournemouth Air Festival that were due to go ahead this summer have been cancelled due to the continued impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Outdoor events on council public open space are not permitted until the end of August 2020. This includes the cancellation […]

Dear Friends,  Government recovery strategy announcementYesterday, the Government published its COVID-19 recovery strategy, which followed the Prime Minister’s speech to the nation on Sunday night. Step Three of the published roadmap, which outlines the possible lifting of restrictions currently in place, talks of an ambition to, “open at least some of the remaining business and […]

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Risen Christ,your wounds declare your love for the worldand the wonder of your risen life:give us compassion and courageto risk ourselves for those we serve,to the glory of God the Father.Amen.

As this virus spreads across the world, love rises up in response. You’ve already shown incredible kindness to your neighbours. Now is the time to reach out to your neighbours both near and far. Your love protects. From storms, from drought, and now from coronavirus.Your love protects our global neighbours battling the spread of this […]

Reflection 10th May, 2020 Come now, disturbing Spirit of our God, Breathe gently on the bodiliness of your beloved creation, and make us one body in Christ, united in justice and joy, in peace and love. Open our graves, unbind our eyes, And name us here; Touch and heal all that has been buried in us, […]

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Risen Christ,your wounds declare your love for the worldand the wonder of your risen life:give us compassion and courageto risk ourselves for those we serve,to the glory of God the Father.Amen.