Christianity is about relationship and community, the best way to find out about faith and prayer, to raise questions and to get help, is to meet some Christians which you can do at any of our services, or by asking to talk to our pastoral visitors - see below. Read some of the real life experiences which show how life-changing the Christian message can be here.

I am waiting: waiting for God in the stillness,
drawing near to Him with faith,
sheltering under the shadow of his wings,
letting Him hold me very tightly;
content to wait and pray and be with God, content to ‘be’ as I wait.
Amen

We pray for:

28 January - 3 February  Arlington Close, Compton Drive, Right Revd  Stephen Cottrell  Bishop of Reading
4 February - 10 February Headington Road, Hardwick Close, The gift of patience
11 February - 17 February Berkeley Close, Fontwell Close, World Peace
18 February - 24 February Camley Gardens, Greenways Drive, The Lent Study Groups
25 February - 3 March Arundel Close, Tavistock Close, The toddler groups


A SPECIAL PRAYER

The vicar has identified this as one of his 'special prayers'. It comes from the communion service and, at one time, was called the   'Prayer of Humble  Access'. The Common Worship Service calls it, 'Prayer of Preparation.'

Almighty God,
to whom all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from whom no secrets are hidden:
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love you,
and worthily magnify your holy name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen

Thank you for sending in some of your favourite prayers. This is the result  with best wishes.   Maurice

Pastoral Care