Dear Friends,We are all trying to adjust to the new situation in which we now find ourselves. We thought you might find it useful to read some insights which David Ison, the Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, has shared from a group which worked on a three-year project on trauma and tragedy in Christian congregations:  […]

Every day at 11am, you can listen one of David Walliams’ World’s Worst Children stories, so sit down, take a break, and enjoy 20ish minutes of pure fun!

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Merciful Lord,absolve your people from their offences,that through your bountiful goodnesswe may all be delivered from the chains of those sinswhich by our frailty we have committed;grant this, heavenly Father,for Jesus Christ’s sake, our blessed Lord and Saviour,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for […]

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-asks-christians-worldwide-to-pray-our-father-on-march-25-in-response-to-coronavirus VATICAN CITY, March 23, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) ― Pope Francis has announced two extraordinary spiritual events to help the world as it struggles with the coronavirus: a universal prayer and a special blessing. After the Angelus on Sunday, which the pontiff prayed from within the library of the Apostolic Palace and was broadcast live, Pope […]

https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer We beseech you, O Lord,pour your grace into our hearts,that as we have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christby the message of an angel,so by his cross and passionwe may be brought to the glory of his resurrection;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity […]

In the midst of what could be a protracted period of isolation for many, Gareth Sherwood Chief Executive Officer, YMCA Bournemouth says; “I recommend setting up a routine. If you are working from home or in isolation, get up at the normal time. Make the usual breakfast, read, make a phone call or catch up […]

Join us for prayer of the day – https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer/todays-prayer Merciful Lord,absolve your people from their offences,that through your bountiful goodnesswe may all be delivered from the chains of those sinswhich by our frailty we have committed;grant this, heavenly Father,for Jesus Christ’s sake, our blessed Lord and Saviour,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity […]

Praying for the healing of God’s good world – joining with others throughout Winchester Diocese tonight praying fervently ‘Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done – deliver us from evil.’ God bless Bournemouth, guard her children, guide her leaders, and give us peace and safety. Amen.