Calendar of Intercessions October – November - December 2016

The Partnership Prayer of the El Camino Real, Gloucester and Western Tanganyika Partnership Holy God, source of healing and of peace, bless with your grace the companion dioceses of El Camino Real, Gloucester and Western Tanganyika. Through our partnership one with another may we grow in mutual affection and communion, seek a more profound experience of truth, build up the Church in unity and give glory to Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. The Partnership Prayer of the Gloucester – Västerås Partnership God, without boundaries, limitless in love: bless with your grace the partnership between Gloucester and Västerås; in learning of one another, help us to understand ourselves; in wrestling with difference, help us deepen our friendship; in worshipping in unity, help us to draw closer to you, God in Trinity, embracing all. Amen.

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A = Anglican Communion D = Diocese of Gloucester [L]= Local Diocesan Calendar P = Porvoo Communion

Week beginning 25 September 2016 Daily

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Sun 25

The Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity A: The Church in Wales, Archbishop Barry Morgan D: The licensing of Pastoral Assistants in the Cathedral this afternoon DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the distinctive ministry of deacons in social work

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Church of Greenland, Bishop Sofie Petersen

Hereford, England, Bishops Richard Frith, Alistair Magowan The Benefice of Thornbury and Oldbury-on-Severn with Shepperdine, Jan van der Lely, Tom Keates, Matt Cottrell (Parish Clergy), David Moyse, Monica Mullinex, Mike Spiller (Readers) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the Makaya High School

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Tue 27

Vincent de Paul, Founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists), 1660 A: Highveld, South Africa, Bishop David Bannerman D: St Mary’s C of E VA School, Thornbury, Karl Joyce (Headteacher), Oldbury on Severn C of E Primary School, Debbie Dix (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for Canon Brian Nordwick and for continuing discernment of the evolving Learning Community

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Thu 29

Ho, Ghana, Bishop Matthias Mededues-Badohu The Clergy Conference beginning today at Swanwick Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the Junior College and Degree College in Dornakal and for all the staff and students

Michael and All Angels A: Honduras, Bishop Lloyd Allen D: The Benefice of Uley with Owlpen and Nympsfield, Diana Crook (Parish Priest) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop PK Samuel  We pray for work among young people and the witness of the church in Bangalore

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Fri 30

George Whitefield of Gloucester, Preacher, 1770 [L] A: Hpa-an, Myanmar, Bishop Saw Stylo D: Uley C of E Primary School, Zoe Mandeville (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the deanery of Norra Västmanland, Hans Eric Johansson (Area Dean), Susann Sënter (Chaplain)

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Huron, Canada, Bishops Robert Bennett, Terrance Dance The Tyndale Benefice, Rob Axford, Christine Axford, Peter Marsh (Parish Clergy), Susan Plant (Reader) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the work of the Christian Council of Tanzania

Week beginning 2 October 2016 Daily

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Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, Bishop John Davies

Sun 2

Thomas Cantelupe, Bishop of Hereford, 1282 [L] A: The Province of West Africa, Archbishop Daniel Sarfo D: North Nibley C of E Primary School, Paul Batchelor (Headteacher), Blue Coat C of E Primary School, Wotton-under-Edge, Mark Ryan (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for St Barnabas, Arroyo Grande, for the Youth Summit, for the Ministry Discernment Conference and for the Standing Committee Meeting 5

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Hyderabad, Pakistan, Bishop Kaleem John Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Stephen Abbott, Valerie Abbott, Susan Bailey, Bob Callaghan, Jean Capstick Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the English Medium School at Dornakal and for their link with the King’s School in Gloucester

Tue 4

Francis of Assisi, Friar, Founder of the Friars Minor, 1226 A: Ibadan, Nigeria, Archbishop Joseph Akinfenwa D: Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, John Evans, Mark Evans, Sheila Fisher, Pauline Green, Pat Lyes-Wilsdon DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the Diocesan offices and the Diocesan Secretary, Reverend John Milton

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Ibadan North, Nigeria, Bishop Segun Okubadejo Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Ian Marchant, Christopher Mulholland, Sue Phillipson-Masters, Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for all parish councils in the Diocese

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Thu 6

William Tyndale, born at Slimbridge or Cam, Translator of the Scriptures, Reformation Martyr, 1536 [L] A: Ibadan South, Nigeria, Bishop Jacob Ajetunmobi D: Clergy in the Wotton Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Ian Robb, David Self, Chris Verey, Michael Vooght, Frances Wookey DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the Lake Tanganyika Theological College and for all the staff and students

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Ibba, Sudan, Bishop Wilson Kamani Idah, Nigeria, Bishop Joseph Musa Students training at WEMTC Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for St Peter’s Morro Bay

Idaho, USA, Bishop Brian Thom The Mothers’ Union, Dorothy Marshall, Helen Barton, joint Diocesan Presidents Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for Ananda Rao, the Bishop’s Chaplain and for the staff of the Diocesan Office in Dornakal

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Week beginning 9 October 2016 Daily

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Sun 9

The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity A: The Church in the Province of the West Indies, Archbishop John Holder D: The Diocesan Professional Counselling Service, Sarah Jones, Officer DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for St Mark’s Cathedral and the Presbyter, Reverend Prem Mitra

Mon 10

Paulinus, Bishop of York, Missionary, 644 A: Ideato, Nigeria, Bishop Caleb Maduoma Idoani, Nigeria, Bishop Ezekiel Dahunsi D: The Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing, Kate Picot, Director DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for Västerås Cathedral and the Dean, Helén Lundberg and their partnership with Gloucester Cathedral

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Diocese of Monmouth, Bishop Richard Pain

Ife, Nigeria, Bishop Oluwole Odubogun The Prison Chaplains, Tony Williams, Lesley Hewish, Catherine Todd Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for transport needs in the Diocese and maintenance of their vehicles on the very bad roads 8

Wed 12 Wilfrid of Ripon, Bishop, Missionary, 709 A: Ife East, Nigeria, Bishop Oluseyi Oyelade D: The Cirencester Deanery, Howard Gilbert (Area Dean), Karen Czapiewski (Lay Chair) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for St Luke’s, Jolon and for Honored Women’s Day

Thu 13

Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1066 A: Ifo, Nigeria, Bishop Nathaniel Ogundipe D: The Benefice of Brimpsfield with Birdlip, Syde, Daglingworth, The Duntisbournes, Winstone, Miserden and Edgeworth, Val Thorne (Parish Priest), Christopher Hall, Philip Ling (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the work of the Diocesan Women’s Fellowship

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Igbomina, Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Akinyemi Miserden C of E Primary School, Jacqui Sollars (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the staff and children of Arpana School for those with learning difficulties

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Sat 15

Teresa of Avila, Teacher, 1582 A: Igbomina West, Nigeria, Bishop James Akinola D: The Benefice of Cirencester with Watermoor, Leonard Doolan, Howard Gilbert, Penny Light, Katie Richardson (Parish Clergy), Richard Marlowe (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the Deanery of Bergslagen, Jimmy Akerfeldt (Area Dean) and Charlotta Storbacka (Chaplain)

Week beginning 16 October 2016 Daily

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Tönsberg, Norway, Bishop Per Arne Dahl

Sun 16

The Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity A: Colombo, Ceylon, Bishop Dhiloraj Canagasabey D: Powell’s C of E Primary School, Cirencester, Teresa Day (Headteacher), Watermoor C of E Primary School, Jo Pearce (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for all those with chronic medical needs, in an area where medical care is so limited

Mon 17

Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr, c. 107 A: Ihiala, Nigeria, Bishop Ralph Okafor Ijebu, Nigeria, Bishop Ezekiel Awosoga D: South Cotswold Team Ministry, John Swanton, Tim Hastie-Smith, Jean Brown, Andrew Cinnamond, John Partington, Caroline Symcox, Denise Hyde, Jonathan Clark, Lynn Hayler (Parish Clergy), Alan Aspray, Susan Holmes, Gordon Land, Rob Mitchell, Maureen Partington (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for communities in the Monterey Deanery and the Board of Trustees meeting 10

Tue 18

Luke the Evangelist A: Ijebu North, Nigeria, Bishop Solomon Kuponu D: Ampney Crucis C of E Primary School, Anne-Marie Wilkie (Headteacher), Bibury C of E Primary School, Suki Pascoe (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for St Mary’s Hospital in Khammam, for the medical staff and for the School of Nursing

Wed 19 Henry Martyn, Translator of the Scriptures, Missionary in India and Persia, 1812 A: Ijesa North East, Nigeria, Bishop Joseph Olusola D: Hatherop C of E Primary School, Sam Bartholomew (Headteacher), Down Ampney C of E Primary School, Wendy Foster (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the MAK hostel for boys, Bengalaru and the New Life Centre for Girls, Bengalaru Thu 20

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Ijesa North, Nigeria, Bishop Isaac Oluyamo Fairford C of E Primary School, Julie Fellows (Headteacher), Kempsford C of E Primary School, Richard Mendum (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the diocesan centres at Finnåker and Stiftsgärden

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Ijumu, Nigeria, Bishop Ezekiel Ikupolati St Lawrence C of E Primary, Lechlade, Gordon Soutar (Headteacher), Meysey Hampton C of E Primary School, Kate Carden (Headteacher), Southrop C of E Primary School, Allan Brown (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the many clergy being transferred to new parishes this month, and for their families as they settle in new areas Ikara, Nigeria, Bishop Yusuf Janfalan The Benefice of Kemble, Poole Keynes, Somerford Keynes with Shorncote, Coates, Rodmarton and Sapperton with Frampton Mansell, Trevor Kemp, David Austin (Parish Clergy), Liz Collins, Barrie Cran (Readers) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for San Pablo Apostol, Seaside and for the Episcopal Church in Almeden, San Jose and the Commission on Ministry

Week beginning 23 October 2016 Daily

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Växjö, Sweden, Bishop Fredrik Modéus

Sun 23

The Last Sunday after Trinity A: Episcopal Church of Cuba, Bishops Griselda Del Carpio, Ulises Prendes D: Sapperton C of E Primary School, Dawn Thomas (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the work of the Diocese in tribal communities, especially in the remote forest areas 12

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Ikeduru, Nigeria, Bishop Emmanuel Maduwike Ikka, Nigeria, Bishop Peter Onekpe The Benefice of South Cerney with Cerney Wick, Siddington and Preston, Angie Austin (Parish Priest). Liz Pearse, Joan Townsend (Readers) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the Reverend Satish Timothy Paul, Deputy Diocesan Secretary Ikwerre, Nigeria, Bishop Blessing Enyindah Siddington C of E Primary School, Carol Dougill (Headteacher), Ann Edwards C of E Primary School, Cerney Wick, Helen Sowden (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the Deanery of Södra Västmanland, Cecilia Alsterlund (Area Dean) and Anders Holmberg (Chaplain)

Wed 26 Alfred the Great, King of the West Saxons, Scholar, 899 A: Ikwo, Nigeria, Bishop Kenneth Ifemene D: The Benefice of Tetbury, Beverston, Long Newnton and Shipton Moyne, Poppy Hughes, Kim Hartshorne (Parish Clergy), Andrea Aveyard, Richard Glanville (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the new church, recently planted in the town of Kasulu – named Ebenezer 13

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Ikwuano, Nigeria, Bishop Chigozirim Onyegbule Wendy Foulger being licensed as Associate Priest in the parish of Aston Somerville and Anna Griffiths being licensed as Assistant Curate in the benefice of Charlton Kings, St Mary this morning Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for new parish partnerships between St Peter’s in Winchcombe with St Paul’s in Salinas and between Bourton-on-the-Water, The Claptons and The Rissingtons with St Francis in San Jose.

Fri 28

Simon and Jude, Apostles A: Ilaje, Nigeria, Bishop Fredrick Olugbemi D: Interviews for the new Archdeacon of Cheltenham being held today DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the School for the Deaf at Dornakal and the Headteacher, Glory Shakunthala

Sat 29

James Hannington, Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, Martyr in Uganda, 1885 A: Ile, Nigeria, Bishop Samson Adekunle D: St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Tetbury, Joanne Woolley (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for spiritual development and growth among church members of the Diocese

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Week beginning 30 October 2016 Daily

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Sun 30

The Fourth Sunday before Advent A: Bermuda, Bishop Nicholas Dill D: The Churn Valley Benefice, Arthur Champion, Cliff Pooley (Parish Clergy), Martin Green (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the Diocesan Board

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Tue 1 Nov

Stavanger, Norway, Bishop Erling Pettersen

Ilesa, Nigeria, Bishop Olubayu Sowale Coberley C of E Primary School, Andrew Milner (Headteacher), North Cerney C of E Primary School, Jane Burr (Headteacher), Stratton C of E Primary School, Ceris Towler (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the agricultural needs of the area, as they await the annual rains for the crops

All Saints’ Day A: Ilesa South West, Nigeria, Bishop Samuel Egbebunmi D: The Benefice of Avening with Cherington, In Vacancy, Derrick Pierce (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for the Diocesan Convention taking place in Salinas this week

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Wed 2

Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) A: Indianapolis, USA, Bishop Catherine Waynick D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Don Adams, Ian Aveyard, David Bainbridge, Margaret Bettis, Andrew Bowden, Francis Bruce, Horace Busk, Celia Carter DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for St Peter’s Mission School and the boarding hostels in Madiripuram and for the Headteacher and staff

Thu 3

Richard Hooker, Priest, Anglican Apologist, Teacher, 1600 A: Iowa, USA, Bishop Alan Scarfe D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Hugh Dickinson, Anthony Fletcher, Jeremy Francis, Rosemary Franklin, Robert George, Ursula Gray, Jim Harris, Joan Hobbs DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for all the diocesan hostels for children and for continued support and financial help for them

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Iran, Bishop Azad Marshall Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Peter Hyson, Andrew Kirk, Roy Lambert, Ronald Lloyd, Graham Martin, John Martin, Margaret Maslen, Richard Maslen Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the Deanery of Domprosteriet, Helén Lundberg (Area Dean) and Mari Jansson (Chaplain) 16

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Irele, Nigeria, Bishop Felix Akinbuluma Isikwuato, Nigeria, Bishop Manasses Okere The Diocesan Synod meeting this morning Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for all women in leadership in their local churches, and for the forthcoming vote on women’s ordination

Week beginning Sunday 6 November 2016 Daily

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Agder and Telemark, Norway, Bishop Stein Reinertsen

Sun 6

The Third Sunday before Advent A: The Lusitanian Church, Portugal, Bishop José Cabral D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Colin Mattock, John Minns, Jan Moore, Judith Mount, Michael Paget-Wilkes, Patti Price, Barry Raven, Curwen Rawlinson DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for communities in the San Luis Obispo Deanery and for Staff Development

Mon 7

Willibrord of York, Bishop, Apostle of Frisia, 739 A: Isial-Ngwa, Nigeria, Bishop Owen Azubuike D: Clergy in the Cirencester Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Tony Ross, Karen Schmidt, Roger Scoones, Paul Springate, Philip Thomas, Nick Tucker DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the work of the Diocese in caring for vulnerable elderly people and for the residential home in Khammam 17

Tue 8

The Saints and Martyrs of England A: Isial-Ngwa South, Nigeria, Bishop Isaac Nwaobia D: The Cathedral Church of St Peter and the Holy and Indivisible Trinity DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the work and witness of the Women’s Fellowship in the Diocese

Wed 9

Dorothea Beale of Cheltenham, Educationalist, 1906 [L] A: Jabalpur, India, Bishop Prem Singh D: The Bishop’s Council meeting this evening DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the Diocese’s work with refugees and asylum seekers

Thu 10

Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome, Teacher, 461 A: Jaffna, India, Bishop Daniel Thiagarajah D: The Dean, Stephen Lake, Fiona Price, Executive PA DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for senior members of the clergy who are studying for degrees away from home and for their families

Fri 11

Martin, Bishop of Tours, c. 397 A: Jalingo, Nigeria, Bishop Timonth Yahaya D: The Cathedral Clergy, Celia Thomson, Richard Mitchell, Stephen Bowen, Nikki Arthy, Jackie Searle, Andrew Braddock DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for St Timothy’s, Mountain View 18

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Jamaica, West Indies, Bishops Howard Gregory, Robert Thompson, Leon Golding The North Cotswold Deanery, Katrina Scott (Area Dean), Bruce Coles, Mary Miller (Joint Lay Chairs) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the Polio Home and School for Children with Learning Disabilities in Khammam, for the Superintendent, Prabhakar Rao and the Social Worker, Nirmal

Week beginning Sunday 13 November 2016 Daily

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Sun 13

The Second Sunday before Advent A: The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain, Bishop Carlos López-Lozano D: The Benefice of Bourton-on-the-Water, Rachel Rosborough, Christopher Etherton, Michelle Porter-Babbage (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for CEZM School Bangalore and St Andrew’s School Siddapura, both working among the poor in the Muslim community

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Jebba, Nigeria, Bishop Timothy Adewole The Benefice of Broadwell, Evenlode, Oddington, Adlestrop and Westcote with Icomb and Bledington, Richard Rendall (Parish Priest), Serena Lancaster (Reader) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the Deaneries of Norra Dalarna and Västerbergslagen, Robert van Aarem (Area Dean) and Anders Mogård (Chaplain) 19

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Johannesburg, South Africa, Bishop Stephen Moreo The Benefice of Chedworth, Yanworth and Stowell, Coln Rogers and Coln St Denys, Stephen GoundreySmith (Parish Priest), Priscilla Burris, Ian Smallman (Readers) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the church hospitals at Shunga and Matyazo and for the Christian witness of their work

Wed 16 Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Philanthropist, Reformer of the Church, 1093 A: Jos, Nigeria, Bishop Benjamin Kwashi Kabba, Nigeria, Bishop Steven Akobe D: St Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Chedworth, Angharad Fitch (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for Diocesan planning meetings for 2017 Thu 17

Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, 1200 A: The Episcopal Church of South Sudan, Archbishop Daniel Yak Juba, Sudan, Bishop Fraser Elias D: The Benefice of The Guitings, Cutsdean, Farmcote, Upper Slaughter and Lower Slaughter with Eyford and Naunton, Katrina Scott, Sue Cox (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the rights of Christians and all minority religious groups in India to be upheld and for good relationships between the faith communities

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Fri 18

Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess of Thuringia, Philanthropist, 1231 A: Kadugli & Nuba Mountains, Sudan, Bishop Andudu Elnail D: Temple Guiting C of E Primary School, David Ogden (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the church’s hospitals and medical mission in Bangalore and Chickballapur

Sat 19

Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, 680 A: Kaduna, Nigeria, In Vacancy D: The Benefice of Moreton-in-Marsh with Batsford, Todenham, Lower Lemington and Longborough with Sezincote, Stephen Wookey, John Pout, Ben Thompson (Parish Clergy), Mark Taylor (Reader) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the choirs of the Diocese

Week beginning 20 November 2016 Daily

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Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archbishop Urmas Viilma, Bishops Einar Soone, Tiit Salumäe, Joel Luhamets, Andres Taul

Sun 20

Christ the King A: Falkland Islands, Bishop Nigel Stock D: Longborough C of E Primary School, Clare Fisher (Headteacher), St David’s C of E Primary Academy, Moreton-in-Marsh, Colin Ellyatt (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the Diocesan secondary boarding school in Kigoma and the Headteacher, Rose Kawanga 21

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Kafanchan, Nigeria, Bishop Marcus Dogo The Benefice of Northleach with Hampnett and Farmington, Cold Aston with Notgrove and Turkdean with Compton Abdale with Haselton, David Ford, Stephen Goundrey-Smith, Nick Fisher, Ilse Ferwerda (Parish Clergy), John Hollows (Reader) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for communities in the Monterey Deanery and church community celebrations of Thanksgiving Kagera, Tanzania, Bishop Aaron Kijanjali Cold Aston C of E Primary School, Alexandra Symondson (Headteacher), Northleach C of E Primary School, Debby Harris (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the work of village evangelists in establishing new congregations

Wed 23 Clement, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, c. 100 A: Kajiado, Kenya, Bishop Gadiel Lenini D: The Benefice of Sevenhampton with Charlton Abbots, Hawling and Whittington, Dowdeswell and Andoversford with The Shiptons and Cold Salperton and Withington, Colin Randall (Parish Priest), Sue Lord, Carol Norden (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for India’s government, often hostile to the Church and we pray for wisdom for church leaders

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Kajo Keji, Sudan, Bishop Anthony Dangasuk Withington C of E Primary School, Angela Reed, Sonia Beames (Co-Headteachers) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the Deanery of Falu-Nedansilijan, Camilla Nyberg (Area Dean)

Kampala, Uganda, Bishop Hannington Mutebi The Benefice of Sherborne, Windrush, Great Barrington with Little Barrington and Aldsworth, Nick Fisher, Stephen Goundrey-Smith (Parish Clergy) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the 15 new churches under construction in the Diocese, giving thanks for the remarkable church growth

Kano, Nigeria, Bishop Zakka Nyam Sherborne C of E Primary School, Mike Puddifoot (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for churches in vacancy and transition

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Week beginning Sunday 27 November 2016 Daily

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Sun 27

The First Sunday of Advent A: Kansas, USA, Bishop Dean Wolfe D: On Advent Sunday, for the Diocesan Vision being launched today DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the Cathedral and the churches of the Diocese as they begin their observance of Advent

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Aberdeen and Orkney, Scotland, Bishop Robert Gillies

Kanyakumari, India, Bishop Gnanasigamony Devakadasham The Benefice of Stow-on-the-Wold, Condicote and The Swells, Martin Short, Tony Whitaker (Parish Clergy), Dilys Neill (Reader) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the Diocesan finance team, Mr Jagadish, Treasurer Western Kansas, USA, Bishop Michael Milliken Swell C of E Primary School, Clare Fisher (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for Bishop Mickael as he journeys to England for the consecration of the Bishop of Tewkesbury

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Wed 30 Andrew the Apostle A: Karachi, Pakistan, Bishop Sadiq Daniel D: Robert Springett being consecrated as Bishop of Tewkesbury in Canterbury Cathedral today DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the Diocesan health and development department and the Director John Mhanuzi

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Karamoja, Uganda, Bishop Joseph Abura The Benefice of Quinton, Welford, Weston and Marston Sicca, Ros Greenhalgh (Parish Priest), Yvette Grundy, Linda Thomas (Readers) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for communities in the Santa Clara Valley Deanery

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Karimnagar, India, Bishop Reuben Mark Vale and Cotswold Edge Team Ministry, Craig Bishop, Dana Delap, Celia Woodruff (Parish Clergy)

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Karnataka Central, India, Bishop Prasana Samuel Blockley C of E Primary Academy, Linda Jeffcutt (Headteacher), St James & Ebrington C of E Primary School, Joanna Jonson (Headteacher), Willersey C of E Primary School, Mark Jackson (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for Tumkur Area and the Chair, Revd Samuel Pujari and for the programme of evangelism in many rural villages of the Diocese

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The Second Sunday of Advent A: Karnataka North, India, Bishop Ravikumar Niranjan D: Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, David Ashburner, Raymond Avent, Michael Banks, Jenny Barbour, Walter Barbour, Stephen Blake, Paul Bond, Peter Burch DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for all parishes with links to parishes in the Diocese of Gloucester

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Karnataka South, India, Bishop Mohan Manoraj Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Penny Frank, Jane Gardner, Brian Halfpenny, Anthony Harvey, Jeremy Hutton, Roy Lodge, David Nye, John Parkinson Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the work of the Diocese with the refugees from Burundi 26

Tue 6

Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 326 A: Kasai, Congo, Bishop Marcel Kapinga Katanga, Congo, Bishop Muno Kasima D: Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, David Quin, Nick Scott, Jim Seaton, Timothy Sedgley, Michael Selwood, Barry Simmons, David Thurburn-Huelin DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for staff working at Sargent House

Wed 7

Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher, 397 A: Katakwa, Kenya, Bishop Zakayo Epusi D: Clergy in the North Cotswold Deanery with the Bishops’ Permission to Officiate, Heather Turner, Stephen Tyrrell, Hugh Williams, John Wilson DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for St Mary’s High School in Khammam and for the development of English medium education

Thu 8

The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary A: Katsina, Nigeria, Bishop Jonathan Bamaiyi Kebbi, Nigeria, Bishop Edmund Akanya D: The Diocesan Secretary, Benjamin Preece Smith, Assistant Diocesan Secretary, Helen Richardson, Kerry Pateman, Assistant to the Diocesan Secretary DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for good relationships and co-operation with other Christian churches

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Keewatin, Canada, Archbishop David Ashdown The Diocesan Communications Team, Lucy Taylor, Katherine Clamp, Sam Cavender, Becky Smith Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the partnerships with Lebombo in Mozambique and Karagwe in Tanzania Kentucky, USA, Bishop Terry White The HR and Safeguarding Team, Judith Knight, Becca Faal, Alice Clark, Kate Peake Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for Bible College students as they return to their families for the Christmas break

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Sun 11

The Third Sunday of Advent A: Kericho, Kenya, Bishop Jackson Sapit D: The service of welcome for the Bishop of Tewkesbury in the Cathedral this afternoon DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for St Thomas’, Sunnyvale

Mon 12

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Kuopio, Finland, Bishop Jari Jolkkonen

Khartoum, Sudan, Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo The Property Department, David Woolf, Tim Ibbetson, Mary Coates, Colin Scorer Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for St Andrew’s Church in Kothagudem, a large mining area 28

Tue 13

Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304 A: Kibondo, Tanzania, In Vacancy D: The DAC Staff, Natalie Fenner, Ian Serjeant, Adam Klups, Becky Phillips DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for work among children and young people of the Diocese and for vocations to ordained ministry

Wed 14 John of the Cross, Poet, Teacher, 1591 A: Kibungo, Rwanda, Bishop Emmanuel Ntazinda D: The Parish Giving Scheme, Helen Richardson, Helen Taylor, Gail Harrison, Steph Hartley, Kim Carter DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the Deanery of Tuna, Ingrid Őberg Hägg (Area Dean) Thu 15

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Kigali, Rwanda, Bishop Louis Muvunyi The Severn Vale Deanery, Simon Mason (Area Dean), Sue Padfield (Lay Chair) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for financial security for the churches, particularly those in very rural areas Kigeme, Rwanda, Bishop Augustin Mvundabandi The Benefice of Abenhall with Mitcheldean, David Gill, Chris Sterry (Parish Clergy) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for Jesús Reyes and the Congregational Development Programme 29

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Kigezi, Uganda, Bishop George Bagamuhunda Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School, Julia Dowding (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the children’s day care centres at Garidepalli and Kodad, caring for the children of agricultural labourers

Week beginning 18 December 2016 Daily

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Francis Close, Priest, Rector of Cheltenham, Founder, Educationalist, 1882 [L] A: Kilmore, Elphin & Ardagh, Ireland, Bishop Ferran Glenfield D: The Benefice of Ashleworth, Corse, Hartpury, Hasfield, Maisemore, Staunton and Tirley, John Longuet-Higgins (Parish Priest) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the Kola Gold Fields Area Churches and the church’s social welfare programme

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Borg, Norway, Bishop Atle Sommerfeldt

Kimberley & Kuruman, South Africa, Bishop Oswald Swartz Ashleworth C of E Primary School, Michelle Kelly (Headteacher), Hartpury C of E Primary School, Tony Larner (Headteacher), Staunton & Corse C of E Primary School, Jennie Dwight (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for all church musicians and choirs in the run-up to Christmas 30

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Kindu, Congo, Bishop Zacharie Katanda The Benefice of Badgeworth, Shurdington and Witcombe with Bentham, April Jones (Parish Priest), Robert Poole (Reader) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for all churches of the Diocese as they prepare to celebrate Christmas

Kinkiizi, Uganda, Bishop Dan Zoreka Shurdington C of E Primary School, Jon Millin (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for youth leaders in the Diocese and for their church communities at Christmas

Kinshasa, Congo, Archbishop Kahwa Isingoma, Bishop Molanga Botola Kisangani, Congo, Bishop Lambert Botolome The Benefice of Brockworth, Jane Walden, Steve Newnes (Parish Clergy), Louisa Messenger (Reader) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the youth workers and youth fellowships in the Diocese

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Kirinyaga, Kenya, Bishop Joseph Kibuchua The Benefice of Churchdown, Jonathan Perkin, Clodagh Ingram, Ben Lillie (Parish Clergy), Alison Summerskill (Reader) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for Christmas celebrations and Christian witness to the community

Christmas Eve A: Kita Kanto, Japan, Bishop Zerubbabel Hirota D: The Benefice of Highnam, Lassington, Rudford, Tibberton and Taynton, Helen Sammon (Parish Priest) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for our Christmas celebrations

Week beginning 25 December 2016 Daily

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Oslo, Norway, Bishop Ole Christian Kvarme

Sun 25

Christmas Day A: Kitale, Kenya, Bishop Stephen Kewasis D: On Christmas Day, for joy at the presence of God with us DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We give thanks for those who first took the Good News of Jesus to the area just 100 years ago, and now for over 200 thriving churches

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Mon 26

Stephen, Deacon, First Martyr A: Kiteto, Tanzania, Bishop Isaiah Chambala D: Highnam C of E Academy, Stephen Dean (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for Canon Brian Nordwick and for continuing discernment of their evolving Learning Community

Tues 27 John, Apostle and Evangelist A: Kitgum, Uganda, In Vacancy D: The Benefice of Huntley and Longhope, Churcham and Bulley, Chris Sterry, David Gill (Parish Clergy), John Mitchell, Monica Richardson (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for all Christians in Dornakal and throughout India as they celebrate the birth of Jesus

Wed 28 The Holy Innocents A: Kitui, Kenya, Bishop Josephat Mule D: Huntley C of E Primary School, Maddy Owen (Headteacher), Hope Brook C of E Primary School, Longhope, Stephanie Severn (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the Bishop’s staff, and for spiritual growth in the clergy and congregations

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Thu 29

Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170 A: Kivu, Rwanda, Bishop Augustin Ahimana D: The Benefice of Newent and Gorsley with Clifford’s Mesne, Simon Mason (Parish Priest) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Västerås, Bishop Mikael  We pray for the beginning of the New Year

Fri 30

Ecgwin, Bishop of Worcester, Founder of Evesham Abbey, 711 [L] A: Kobe, Japan, Bishop Andrew Nakamura D: The Benefice of Redmarley D’Abitot, Bromesberrow, Pauntley, Upleadon, Oxenhall, Dymock, Donnington, Kempley and Preston, Lara Bloom (Parish Priest), David Clowes, Ingrid Lomas, Roger Parker (Readers) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Western Tanganyika, Bishop Sadock  We pray for the thousands of young people who were confirmed last year, that they continue to grow in their faith

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Koforidua, Ghana, Bishop Francis Quashie Bromesberrow St Mary’s C of E Primary School, Laura Hankins (Headteacher), Ann Cam C of E Primary School, Dymock, Chris Ward (Headteacher) Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of El Camino Real, Bishop Mary  We pray for renewed energy and faith as we begin a New Year

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Week beginning 1 January 2017 Daily

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Mikkeli, Finland, Bishop Seppo Häkkinen

Sun 1

The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus A: Kolhapur, India, Bishop Bathuel Tiwade D: Pauntley C of E Primary School, Chris Ward (Headteacher), Redmarley C of E Academy, Penny Paske (Headteacher) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Dornakal, Bishop Prasada Rao  We pray for the partnership between Dornakal and Gloucester Diocese at the beginning of a new year

Mon 2

Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops, Teachers, 379 and 389 A: Kondoa, Tanzania, Bishop Given Gaula D: The Benefice of St John the Evangelist, Churchdown and Innsworth, Jacqui Hyde, Simon Monk (Parish Clergy) DP: Our five overseas partner Dioceses especially today the Diocese of Karnataka Central, Bishop Prasana Samuel  We pray for the work of all the Christian schools and colleges in the Diocese and for the recruitment and support of Christian teachers

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