Our Weekly Services
Come and join us for worship you will be given a warm welcome.
Our Church services are:
Sunday at 10am & Wednesday at 11am
If you are unable to attend in person you are invited to join in with the service at home by following the material in the Spiritual Communion booklet:
Praying At Home (short version)
LECTIONARY YEAR A
Advent Sunday 2025-Christ-the-King 2026
This year we follow the Year A readings which take St.Matthew’s Gospel as their guide.
8th November Trinity XXIII Proper 32 Remembrance Sunday
Eternal God, in whose perfect realm no sword is drawn but the sword of justice, and no strength known but the strength of love: guide and inspire all who seek your kingdom, that peoples and nations may find their security in the love which casts out fear; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Micah 4:1-8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Luke 1:68-79
15th November Trinity XXIV Proper 33 (2 before Advent)
O Lord, forgive the transgressions of your people: and by your goodness release us from the snare of sin, in which, by our frailty, we have been caught; through Jesus Christ our Lord who live and reigns with in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Zephaniah 1:7 7 122-18; 1Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
Wednesday 18th St.Hilda of Whitby
Eternal God, who made the abbess Hilda to shine like a jewel her time and through her holiness and leadership blessed your Church with new life and unity: help us , like her, to yearn for the Gospel of Christ and to reconcile those who are divided;
through him who reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 14: 7-14
22nd November Christ-the-King
Everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in the kingdom of your well-beloved Son: mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Collect for the week
Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people: that they, richly bearing the fruit of good works, may by you be richly rewarded; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Ezekiel 34:11-16 & 20-24; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
LECTIONARY YEAR B
Advent Sunday 2026 - Trinity Sunday 2027
ADVENT
The Advent Collect
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ
came to us in great humility: that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Sunday 29th November Advent Sunday
Stir up your power, Lord, and come: that with you as our protector, we may be rescued from our sins; and with you as our deliverer we may be set free; for you live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 64:1-9; 1Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-3
Sunday 6th December Advent II
Stir up our hearts, Lord, to prepare the way of your only begotten-Son: that, in his coming, we might serve you with our hearts made pure; through the same Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 40:1-11; 2Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8
Sunday 13th December Advent III
Stir up our prayers, Lord, and hear us: that they who are sorrowful and suffering may rejoice at the Advent of your only-begotten Son; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; 1Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
Sunday 20th December Advent IV
Stir up your power, Lord, and come: and strengthen us by the might of your love; that, although we are hindered by our sins, your abundant grace and mercy may quickly come and save us; for you live and reign with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
2Samuel 7:1-11 & 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
Wednesday 23rd ‘O Emmanuel’
O Lord, our God, make us watchful and keep us faithful as we wait the coming of Emmanuel as our judge and saviour: that, when he shall appear, he may not find us sleeping in sin but active i his service and joyful in his praise; we ask this through him whose coming is certain, whose day draws near, Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be honour and glory now and for ever. Amen
Malachi 3:1-4 & 23-24; Luke 1:57-66
Thursday 24th Christmas Eve
O God, you make us glad with the yearly expectation of our redemption: vouchsafe we pray; that as we joyfully receive your only-begotten Son as our Redeemer, so may we with sure confidence behold him when he shall come to be our judge; through the same Jesus Christ your Son our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
Romans 1:1-6; Matthew 1:18-21
CHRISTMASTIDE
Friday 25th December Christmas Day
Eternal God, whose Word has come among us in the Holy Child of Bethlehem, may the light of faith illumine our hearts and shine in our words and deeds; through him who is Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
Sunday 27th December Christmas I
O God, you have shed upon us the new light of your incarnate Word. May this light, enkindled in our hearts, shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 61: 10 - 62:3; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:15-21
2027
Sunday 3rd January
for the Epiphany
Eternal God, who by a star led Magi to the worship of your Son, guide by your light the nations of the earth, that the whole world may know your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Sunday 10th January Epiphany I Baptism of the Lord
Eternal Father, who at the Baptism of Jesus revealed him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit: grant that w, being born again, and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reign with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Genesis 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
Sunday 17th January Epiphany II
Almighty and eternally God, ruler of heaven and earth: mercifully hear the prayers of your people, and grant your peace in our times; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
1Samuel 3:1-20; 1Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
Sunday 24th Epiphany III
Almighty and eternal God, behold us in our weakness: and stretch out your hands to protect us; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reign with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Jonah 3:1-5 & 10; 1Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
Wednesday 27th for Ss. Timothy & Titus
Heavenly Father, who sent your apostle Paul to preach the Gospel and give him Timothy and Titus to be his companions in faith: grant that our fellowship in the Holy Spirit may bear witness to the name of Jesus who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 61:1-3a; Luke 10:1-9
Sunday 31st January for the Presentation of Christ in the temple (Candlemas)
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, for you have sent us your salvation. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit to recognise him who is the glory of Israel and the light for all nations, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Malachi 3:1-5; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40
Sunday 7th February Sunday next before Lent
Hear the prayers of your people, O Lord: that we, who are weighed down by our sins, may be delivered for the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, word without end. Amen.
Deuteronomy 5:12-15; 2Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6
LENT
Wednesday 10th February
Ash Wednesday (Collect - said throughout Lent)
God of mercy and giver of comfort, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that, lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, we may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect forgiveness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Joel 2:12-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Sunday 14th February Lent I
Almighty God, whose Son fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet did not sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in submission to your Spirit, that, as you know our weakness, so we may know your power to save: through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Genesis 9:8-17; 1Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
Sunday 21st February Lent II
O God, you see that we lack the strength to help ourselves; protect us both inwardly and outwardly; that our bodies may be guarded from all adversity, and our minds be defended from such thoughts as assault and harm the soul; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, word without end. Amen.
Genesis 17:1-7 & 15-16; Romans 4: 13-25; Mark 8:31-38
Sunday 28th February Lent III
Merciful Father, we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: when we are discouraged by our weakness, give us strength to follow Christ, our pattern and our hope; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Exodus 20:1-7; 1Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
Sunday 7th March Lent IV
Mothering Sunday
God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth, and drew the whole human family to himself: strengthen us in our daily living that in joy and in sorrow we may know the power of your presence to bring together and to heal; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
1Samuel 1:20-28; Colossians 3:12-17; John 19:25b-27
Collect for the Week
Almighty God, grant that we, who are weighed down by our sins, may be relived and encouraged by your grace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, word without end. Amen.
Sunday 14th March Lent V
Passion Sunday
Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us with the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ and serve you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
Wednesday 17th March St.Patrick
Almighty God, who in your providence chose your servant Patrick to be the apostle of the Irish people: keep alive in us the fire of the faith he kindled and strengthen us in our pilgrimage towards everlasting life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you , in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Deuteronomy 32:1-9; Matthew 10:16-23
HOLY WEEK
Sunday 21st March Palm Sunday
Palm Collect & Gospel Reading
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy, but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: mercifully grant, that we, walking in the way of his cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Mark 11:1-11
Passion Collect & Readings
Almighty God, who, in your tender love for the human race, sent your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his passion, and also, be made partakers of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47
Holy Monday 22nd March
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy, but first he suffered pain, and entreated not into glory before he was crucified: mercifully grant, that we walking in the way of his cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 42:1-7; John 12:1-11
Holy Tuesday 23rd March
O God, who by the passion of your blessed Son, made the instrument of shameful death to be fro us the means of life: grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ, that we may gladly suffer pain and loss; for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 49:1-6; John 13:21-33 & 36-38
Holy Wednesday 24th March
O Lord God, whose blessed Son, our Saviour, gave his back to the smiters, and did not hide his face from shame: give us grace to endure the sufferings fo this present time, and confidence in the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 50:4-9; Matthew 26:14-25
Maundy Thursday 25th March
God our Father, as you invite us to share in the supper that your Son gave to his Church to proclaim his death until he comes: inspire us by his service, and unite us in his love; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Exodus 12:1-14; 1Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15
Good Friday 26th March
Loving God, look graciously, we pray, on this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed and given into the hands of sinners and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:52
EASTERTIDE
EASTER SUNDAY Sunday 28th March
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Almighty God, who, through your Son, Jesus Christ, have overcome death and opened the gates of eternal life: grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of his resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Acts 10: 34-43: 1Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8
Sunday 4th April Easter II
Low Sunday
Almighty God, in your great goodness, grant that we, as pilgrims through the Easter mysteries, may hold them fast in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Acts 4:32-36; 1John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
Sunday 11th April Easter III
O God, who, in the death and resurrection of your Son, have raised up this fallen world: may we and all your people, whom you have saved from the gates of everlasting death, rejoice in your eternal presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Acts 3: 12-19; 1John 3:1-7; Luke 24: 36-48
Sunday 18st April Easter IV
Good Shepherd Sunday
O God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do your will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Acts 4:5-12; 1John 16-24; John 10:11-18
Sunday 25th April Easter V
O God, who alone can bring harmony to the minds of your faithful people: give us grace to love the things you command, and to desire the things you promise; that, amid, the uncertain changes of this world, our hearts may be firmly fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Acts 8:26-40; 1John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
Sunday 2nd May Easter VI
O God, from whom all good things arise: grant such grace to those who call on you, that, by your inspiration, we may ponder those things that are right, and, by your guidance do them; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Acts 10:44-48; 1John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
Thursday 6th May
ASCENSION DAY
O God, your Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord. Keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole of creation to worship at his feet, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Acts 1:1-11; Luke 24:44-53
Sunday 9th May Easter VII
Sunday after the Ascension
O God, the King of Glory, hear our prayer: that as we believe your Son Jesus Christ to be exalted with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven; so also we may know his presence with us now, and to the end of time; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world, without end. Amen.
Acts 1:15-17 & 21-26; 1John5:9-13; John 17: 6-19
Wednesday 12th May for St.Matthias
Almighty God, who in the pace of the traitor Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the twelve: preserve your church from false apostles and, 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 Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Acts 1:15-end; John 15:9-17
PENTECOST SUNDAY Sunday 16th May
O God, who on the day of Pentecost enlightened the hearts of your people by the fire of the Holy spirit: give us wisdom and understanding, and lead us into all truth, that your Church may be kept in the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27 & 16:4b-15
TRINITY SUNDAY
Sunday 23rd May
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given us grace in the profession of true faith to recognise the glory of the eternal Trinity: keep s steadfast in this faith and bring us to see you in perfect and eternal unity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
Trinity I - Christ-the-King 2027
Sunday 30th May
Trinity I
O Lord, mercifully hear our prayers: loose us from the chains of our sins; and keep us from all adversity; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Deuteronomy 5:12-15; 2Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-3:6
Sunday 6th June
Trinity II
O God, our hope and strength, the source and end of all our prayers: because our mortal nature is weak we can do nothing good without your help; support us with you grace, that in keeping your commandments, we may ever remain in your love; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen
Genesis 3:8-15; 2Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
Sunday 13th June
Trinity III
O Lord, you always guide your people whom you build up on the foundation of love: make us ever stand in awe of your Holy Name, and love you in equal measure; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Ezekiel 17:22-24; 2Corinthians 5:6-17; Mark 4:26-34
Sunday 20th June
Trinity IV
Fathers’ Day
O Lord, in your mercy hear our prayers: and as you give us the desire to pray, grant us your help and protection; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen
God our father, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph the carpenter to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary: give us grace to follow him in faithful obedience to your commands; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
Job 38:1-11; 2Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
Sunday 27th June
Trinity V
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing can be holy: increase your mercy towards us, that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so enjoy the things of time, as not to lose the things of eternity; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15 & 2:23-24; 2Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43
Sunday 4th July
Trinity VI
O Lord, let the world be ordered in peace, according to your will: that your people may be free to worship you with joy; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
Ezekiel 2: 1-5; 2Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13
Sunday 11th July
Trinity VII
O God, you have prepared for those who love you good things no eye has seen: pour into our hearts such love of you, that, by loving you in all things and above all things, we may be worthy of your promises, which surpass all we can desire; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Amos 7:7-15; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
Sunday 18th July
Trinity VIII
O God, of power and might, all good things belong to you: sow in our hearts the love of your name, make us grow in the life of faith; nurture the tints that are good, and tend them with your loving care; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34 & 53-56
Sunday 25th July
Trinity IX
O God, whose providence orders all things in heaven and earth: keep us from everything harmfully and lead us to all that is good; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 2Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1:21
Sunday 1st August
Trinity X
Grant to us, Lord, the spirit to think on those things that are right, and always to be ready to do them: that we, may have the strength to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Exodus 16:2-4 & 9-15; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35
Sunday 8th August
Trinity XI
Open your merciful ears, O Lord, to the prayers of your humble servants: and, that you would graciously grant what we ask, make us desire what is pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen
1Kings 19:4-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35 & 41-51
Sunday 15th August
Trinity XII
O God, you make known your loving power in your merciful compassion: increase your mercy towards us; that we, being eager for your promises, may inherit the treasures of heaven; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58
Sunday 22nd August
Trinity XIII
Almighty and eternal God, by your generous love you grant to those who pray more than is desired or deserved: pour down your mercy upon us, forgiving what our conscience fears, and granting what we dare not ask; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Joshua 24:1-2a & 14-18; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69
Sunday 29th August
Trinity XIV
Almighty and merciful God, by whose grace alone your faithful people offer you service and praise: grant that we may hasten without stumbling towards the things that you promise; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen
Deuteronomy 4:1-2 & 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15 & 21-23
Sunday 5th September
Trinity XV
Almighty and eternal God, make us grow in faith, hope and charity: and that we may be worthy of your promises cause us to love what you command; through Jesus Christ, our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 35: 4-7a; James 2:1-17; Mark 7:24-37
Sunday 12th September
Trinity XVI
Guard your church, O Lord, with your perpetual mercy: and since without your aid we lose our way, draw us always by your help, away from harm, and steer us towards salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 50: 4-9a; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
Sunday 19th September
Trinity XVII
O Lord, let your constant compassion cleanse and strengthen your Church and since, with out you, we cannot continue in safety, may we ever be governed by your grace;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Jeremiah 11:18-20; James 3:13-4:3 & 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37
Sunday 26th September
Harvest Festival
Creator of the fruitful earth, you made us your stewards of all things. Give us grateful hearts for all your goodness, and steadfast wills to use your bounty well, that the whole human family, today and in generations to come, may with us give thanks for the riches of your creation. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen
Joel 2:21-27; 1Timothy 6:6-10; Matthew 6:25-33
Sunday 3rd October
Trinity XIX
O Lord, we beseech you: give your people grace to turn away from evil; and to follow you, the only God, in pureness of heart and mind; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen
Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 1:1-4 & 2:5-12; Mark 10: 2-16
Sunday 10th October
Trinity XX
O Lord, since without you we cannot please you: let the work of your mercy in all things guide our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. Amos 5:6-7 & 10-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31
Sunday 17th October
Trinity XXI
Almighty and merciful God: in your goodness keep from us all that is harmful;
that, being ready both in body and soul, we may freely accomplish your will; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Isaiah 53:4-12; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45
Sunday 24th October
Bible Sunday
Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Isaiah 55: 1-11; 2Timothy 3:14-4:5; John5:36-47
Sunday 31st October
Kept as All Saints & All Souls Sunday
Almighty God, whose people are knit together in one holy Church, the mystical Body of your Son: grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for those who love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever. Amen.
2Esdras 2:42-48; Hebrews 12:18-24; Luke 6:20-36
Sunday 7th November
Trinity XXIV
AGM Sunday
O God, our refuge and strength, the very author of devotion: hear the prayers of your Church; and grant that what we seek in faith we may in fact obtain; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
1Kings 17:8-16; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
Sunday 14th November
Remembrance Sunday
Eternal God, in whose perfect realm no sword is drawn but the sword of justice, and no strength known but the strength of love: guide and inspire all who seek your kingdom, that peoples and nations may find their security in the love which casts out fear; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Micah 4:1-8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Luke 1:68-79
Sunday 21st November
The Feast of Christ-the-King
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in the Kingdom of your well-beloved Son: mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, now divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule: through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen
Daniel 7:9-10 & 13-14; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:22b-37
Collect for the Week
Stir up, O Lord, the wills of your faithful people: that they, richly bearing the fruit of good works, may by you be richly rewarded; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
