NEWS
Praying with Prison Fellowship this Sunday for those who are missing loved ones...
Join with us throughout the whole of April as we pray alongside our friends at Prison Fellowship
Here is a prayer for Sunday 11th April:
Let us pray
After a very difficult year, please pray for the families of people in prison who have limited opportunities to visit their loved ones.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers,
Amen
“Don’t be alarmed, he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”
(cover photo courtesy of Shane @ Unsplash)
Revd Bob Wilson, Free Churches Faith Adviser, invites us to a prayer vigil tomorrow...
Revd Bob invites us…. to join in a prayer vigil on Holy Saturday, 3rd April.
“I’d love to encourage you to join us this Saturday to pray for everyone who’s been affected by imprisonment…. it’s been a really tough year for so many of us, but it has been particularly tough for those in prison…”
Register for this landmark event of prayer and care
The aim of the prayer vigil is to let the men and women in custody and all prison staff know that they are not forgotten and we are remembering them at this time. Every prayer counts.... says Revd Bob
Be part of something epic... 24 hours of prayer for prisons on Holy Saturday
Want to be part of something epic? Then why not take some time on Holy Saturday (3rd April) to join with hundreds of others in praying for our prisons?! 24 hours of prayer, through the day and night.
“The aim of the prayer vigil is to let the men and women in custody and
all prison staff know that they are not forgotten
and we are remembering them at this time.”
Prisons Prayer Partnership is a network of Christian organisations and charities who have a heart for prayer and really care about those serving time and prison staff. They are hosting this unique event and you can take part too! It is a free event but you need to register - use link HERE
They have worked hard with all their partners to produce an inspiring and thought-provoking range of short films which you can watch here. Here is our very own Rev Bob Wilson sharing his thoughts on the event….
Register for this epic event here:
Every prayer counts!
(cover photo courtesy of Valerie Sigamani @ Unsplash)
Opening up Chaplaincy, Free Webinar, 28 April at 6:30pm
Photo by Diane Helentjaris on Unsplash
Free Churches Group is hosting a free webinar, "Opening up Chaplaincy" on Zoom on 28 April, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
You are invited to:
• Hear from serving chaplains in prisons, healthcare, and education about their distinctive ministry
• Learn about how to support chaplains
• Find out more about opportunities in chaplaincy and how to take the first steps
Please book your place HERE.
Holy Saturday - 24 hours of prayer for prisons
Join us on Holy Saturday, at any time, to be part of a 24 hour prayer vigil for those who are in prison and prison staff. Praying throughout the day, praying through the night…
In order to help us all prepare for this epic prayer event, there are a range of short films which have been produced by some of our praying partners and key organisations. You can watch these short films here:
Feeling inspired to join in? Well, all are welcome! It is a free event, but you will need to book a place…