Prayers for Bungoma Diocese: Please note that the prayer requests from parishes in our link Diocese of Bungoma were received before the recent political unrest in Kenya. The circumstances of some parishes may have changed as a result. Please continue to pray for the country during this difficult time.

Sunday 27 July
Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions make them to ask such things as shall please you; 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
The Lambeth Conference - Hospitality Committee
The Episcopal Church of Rwanda, Archbishop Emmanuel Musaba Kolini
The Porvoo Churches - The Anglican Diocese in Europe; Diocese of Down and Dromore, Ireland; Diocese of Visby, Sweden

Monday 28 July
Kettering St Mary the Virgin
Vicar: vacant
Church/Community Workers (Grange Estate): Mandy Priestley, Richard Priestley
St Mary’s CEVA Primary School
Head: Jonathan Gardiner
The Lambeth Conference - Translators
Eldoret (Kenya) Bishop Thomas Kogo

Tuesday 29 July
Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Companions of our Lord
Kettering St Peter and St Paul (including St Michael and All Angels)
Priest in Charge: Dominic Barrington (Alison)
Assistant Priest: Robert Hill
Asst Curate (SSM): John Smith (Ann)
Readers: Adrian Pritchard William Harris
Pastoral Assistant: Renee Phipps
Bishop Stopford CEVA School
Head: Margaret Holman
Pray that we may develop our mission and make full use of the potential of our historic church building for the good of the community we are called to serve.
The Lambeth Conference - The Staff of the University
El-Obeid (Sudan) Bishop Ismail Abudigin Kawo Gibreil

Wednesday 30 July
William Wilberforce, Social Reformer, 1833
Bungoma Diocese: Namwesi Parish
Vicar in Charge: Revd Isaac B Fungo
Pray for the church, the school, the cow project and mission outreach programme.
Oakham Pastoral Committee
The Lambeth Conference - Conference Staff
Ely (Canterbury, England) Bishop Anthony Russell

Thursday 31 July
Rothwell with Orton Holy Trinity
Rushton with Glendon All Saints and Pipewell St Mary
Vicar: George Burgon (Margaret)
Asst Curate (SSM): Roger Smith (Delia)
The Lambeth Conference - The Market Place
Embu (Kenya) Bishop Henry Tiras Nyaga Kathii

Friday 1 August
Officer for Churches in New Communities, Bob Purser
God of creation, we pray for all facing the challenge of change arising from the growth of new communities in Northamptonshire; for those who will move into the county; for people living in our existing communities - our towns and villages. Also, we pray for those involved as planners and developers; for our Local Councillors and Members of Parliament.
Especially we pray for all those in Wellingborough who are involved in planning for the Christian presence in the Stanton Cross development, and for Revd Andrew Symes and those at Kings Heath Baptist Church as they discern the way forward for a Christian community in the Dallington Grange development.
The Lambeth Conference - Visitors and Pilgrims to Canterbury
Enugu (Province of the Niger, Nigeria) Bishop Emmanuel o Chukwuma

Saturday 2 August
Church Holiday Clubs
Pray for all the holiday clubs and activities for children and young people at our churches this summer. Pray for inspiration, good humour, a growth in faith and safety for all involved.
Pray for the Lambeth Conference - Religious Communitites
Esan (Province of Bendel, Nigeria) Bishop Friday John Imaekhai

Sunday 3 August
O God, you declare your almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, running the way if your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure; 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
The Lambeth Conference - Canterbury Cathedral
The Scottish Episcopal Church Archbishop Idris Jones
The Porvoo Churches - Diocese of Ely, England; Diocese of Härnösand, Sweden

Monday 4 August
Higham Deanery
Rural Dean: Grant Brockhouse
Lay Chair: Andrew Presland
May the parishes of the Higham Deanery work closer together in the power of the risen Christ so that your Name may be made known and our lives be invigorated in your service, for Christ's sake. Amen.
Bishop’s Staff meeting
Pray for the Lambeth Conference - For all who travel
Europe, Convocation of American Churches in (Province II, USA) Bishop Pierre Welté Whalon

Tuesday 5 August
Oswald, King of Northumbria, Martyr, 642
Finedon St Mary the Virgin
Vicar: John Humphries (Mary)
Finedon Mulso CEVA Junior School
Head: Avril Wise
Please pray for our parish church and school. We pray that this lively active parish with over 100 communicants a week and active young people's programmes will be considered a viable parish by the diocese as we strive to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel in words and actions. Please pray for our school, its pupils and staff and governors who continue to work so hard  to improve standards.
Exeter (Canterbury, England) Bishops Michael Langrish, Robert Evens and John Ford

Wednesday 6 August
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Great Addington All Saints
Little Addington St Mary the Virgin
Woodford St Mary the Virgin
Priest in Charge: Peter Gompertz (Morey)
Assistant Curate (SSM): Pauline Tate (Malcolm)
Readers: Eric Wright, Ray Railton
Great Addington CEVA Primary School
Head: Richard Meekings
Woodford St Mary the Virgin
Head: Arlette Harvey
Diocesan Advisory Committee
Ezo (Sudan) Bishop Benjamin John Ruati

Thursday 7 August
Bungoma Diocese: Sang’alo Parish
Vicar in Charge: Revd Khaemba Johnston
Pray for the physical development at Wacheka, Bulondo, Fuchani and St Luke’s Sang’alo churches. Pray for the expansion of Wacheka primary school to create a secondary school. Pray for the construction of a clinic at Fuchani and the mission outreach programme at Bulondo.
Faisalabad (Pakistan) Bishop John Samuel

Friday 8 August
Dominic, Priest, Founder of the Order of Preachers, 1221
Higham Ferrers St Mary the Virgin
Chelveston St John the Baptist
Vicar: Grant Brockhouse
Pastoral Assistant: Lynne Pocock
Loving Father, we thank you for all our work with young people in Higham Ferrers and Chelveston, especially through Tiny Tots, Sunday School, Choir, Holiday Club and Youth Group. Help us to overcome difficulties through the power of your Holy Spirit so that we may be united in proclaiming the Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
False Bay (South Africa) Bishop Merwyn Edwin Castle

Saturday 9 August
Mary Sumner, Founder of the Mothers’ Union, 1921
Diocesan Mothers’ Union
President, Meg Dyer
Faithful and loving God, who called Mary Sumner to strive for the renewal of family life: give us the gift of your Holy Spirit, that through word, prayer and deed your family may be strengthened and your people served; 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
Fianarantsoa (Indian Ocean) Bishop Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo

Sunday 10 August
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more that either we desire or deserve: pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask but through the merits and mediation of 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
Church of Province of South East Asia Archbishop John Chew
The Porvoo Churches - Diocese of St Albans, England; Diocese of Linköping, Sweden

Monday 11 August
Clare of Assisi, Founder of the Minoresses (Poor Clares), 1253
Irchester St Katharine
Vicar: John Simmons (Ann)
Readers: Wendy Rowell, Frank Vickerman
Pastoral Assistant: Susan Owen
Florida (Province IV, USA) Bishop Samuel Johnson Howard

Tuesday 12 August
Irthlingborough St Peter
Rector: John Westwood
Readers: Noel Pearson, Peter Remmington
Pastoral Assistant: Gordon Eggleton
Please pray that we will be faithful and creative in implementing our Mission Plan for 2008/9, releasing ministry through our time and talents, stewardship renewal, offering a range of outreach events and activities, developing our special services, and building on our Bungoma and CMS links. Pray also for Churches Together in Irthlingborough and a shared vision for youth work and for Christian healing ministry.
Fond du Lac (Province V, USA) Bishop Russell Edward Jacobus

Wednesday 13 August
Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Down and Connor, Teacher of the Faith, 1667
Diocesan Board of Finance
Pray for the Chairman and members of this Board in their responsibility to ensure that there are adequate monies for the work of the Church in the diocese. Thank God for their contribution to this task.
Diocesan Board of Finance
Houses Executive Steering Group
Fort Worth (Province VII, USA) Bishop Jack Leo Iker

Thursday 14 August
Raunds St Peter
Hargrave All Hallows
Ringstead Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Stanwick St Laurence
Rector: Shena Bell (Ian)
Readers: Phillip Hutchinson, Sue Harris
Pastoral Assistant: Pat Alderman, Gloria Blott
Ringstead CEVC Primary School
Head: Annette Ray
St Peter’s CEVC Junior School
Head: Leah Stirrat
Please pray for the worshipping communities in this new benefice; give us the grace to be light in your world, serving your people with love and vitality. We offer to Christ both the signs of growth and new beginnings and the areas where are communities are closing down. Please pray that we are able to receive and welcome God's vision in these times of change.  
Fredericton (Canada, Canada) Bishop Claude Miller

Friday 15 August
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Bungoma Diocese: Lwandanyi Parish
Curate: Titus J W Bulika
O God, you have taken yourself the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Freetown (West Africa) Bishop Julius Olotu Prince Lynch

Saturday 16 August
Chaplains to Retired Clergy and Clergy Widows’ Officers
John Roberts, Haydn Smart, Elizabeth Wood and Peter Woodward.
Gahini (Rwanda) Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo

Sunday 17 August
Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
The Church of South India (United) Archbishop Badda Peter Sugandhar
The Porvoo Churches - Diocese of Newcastle, England; Diocese of Møre (Molde), Norway

Monday 18 August
Bungoma Diocese: Syombe Parish
Vicar in Charge: Moses Juma Marango
Pray for the development of the church, school and clinic.
Gambia (West Africa) Bishop Solomon Tilewa Johnson

Tuesday 19 August
Rushden St Mary
Newton Bromswold St Peter
Rector: Barry Morrison (Gill)
Readers: David Brandford, John Dixon, Tony Smith
We are specially thankful that Whitefriars is a new parish - at last!  Also, for many gifted and dedicated leaders and members. Give thanks for John Tye (Chris), our retired priest who continues to look after Newton Bromswold, for our new choir leader and those in training: Ruth Compton and Mick Bantin as Readers, Micky Bell as Parish Evangelist. Please pray for wisdom, vision and unity to take up more of our many opportunities.
George (South Africa) Bishop Donald Frederick Harker

Wednesday 20 August
Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, Teacher of the Faith, 1153
Rushden Whitefriars
Priest in Charge: Philip Evans (Denise)
Youth Minister: Steve Chadwick
Reader: Anne Delight
Pastoral Assistant: Melvyn Hunter
Give thanks for the creation of the new Whitefriars parish, and pray for the opportunities it presents for pastoral care and for mission.  Pray especially for the new cafe-church initiative, venue2, once a month at Rushden Community College.  Also for new community youth work possibilities through County Council funding (our Access All Areas projects).  And pray for mature and committed Christians to emerge to support the leadership.
Georgia (Province IV, USA) Bishop Henry Irving Louttit

Thursday 21 August
Rushden St Peter
Rector: Derek Waller (Jane)
Readers: Valerie Dent, Bob Griffiths
Pastoral Assistant: Yvonne Bingham
Our prayer would be for our home groups, developing new leaders and new groups.  Give thanks for St. Peter's hundred years of worship and witness.
Gippsland (Victoria, Australia) Bishop John McIntyre

Friday 22 August
Diocesan Children’s Missioner, Rona Orme
Gitega (Burundi) Bishop Jean W Nduwayo

Saturday 23 August
Diocesan Youth Officer, Paul Niemiec
Archbishop Idris Jones Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church & Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway

Sunday 24 August
Bartholomew the Apostle
Almighty and everlasting God, who gave to your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach your word: grant that your Church may love that word which he believed and may faithfully preach and receive the same; 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
The Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Archbishop Njongonkulu Winston Hugh Ndungane
The Porvoo Churches - Diocese of Turku, Finland; Diocese of Wakefield, England

Monday 25 August
Brigstock St Andrew
Stanion St Peter
Lowick St Peter
Sudborough All Saints
Priest in charge: vacant
Reader: Kenneth Gibbard
Pastoral Assistant: Mike Hobart
Brigstock Latham’s CEVC Primary School
Head: Tim Leah
Stanion CEVA Primary School
Head: John Walton
Gloucester (Canterbury, England) Bishops Francis Perham and John Stewart Went

Tuesday 26 August
Bungoma Diocese: Lungai Parish
Vicar in Charge: Kunusia Edward Barasa
Pray for the church’s construction and mission outreach programmes.
Gombe (Province of Jos, Nigeria) Bishop Henry Chukwudum Ndukuba

Wednesday 27 August
Monica, mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387
Corby St Columba and the Northern Saints
Vicar: Rod Lee (Glenda)
Readers: Paul Buckingham
Glenda Lee, Steve Scholes, William Taylor
Pastoral Assistant: Sheila Pender
Parish Evangelist: Roy Tosh
As a congregation we thank God that he has called us in all our diversity to Corby, for the sense of purpose that he is continuing to encourage and reveal amongst us. We are grateful that the Holy Spirit has called us to a greater commitment to prayer and is empowering us in it. Give thanks for continued growth, lives that are being transformed and deeper involvement with the local community, especially our local infants school.
Grafton (New South Wales, Australia) Bishop Keith Slater

Thursday 28 August
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo. Teacher of the Faith, 430
Corby St Peter and St Andrew
Vicar: vacant
Grahamstown (South Africa) Bishop Thabo Cecil Makgoba

Friday 29 August
The Beheading of John the Baptist
Corby the Epiphany 
Corby St John the Baptist 
Priest in Charge: Paul Inman (Fiona)
Readers: Maureen Harris, Jim Wade
Please pray for the Epiphany Daycentre. Pray also for the Lutheran and the Agape for all Nations International Church which worship each Sunday at the Epiphany. We are also beginning a prayer and social ecumenical group for the blind at the Epiphany, starting in September 2008.
Guatemala (Central America) Armando Roman Guerra Soria

Saturday 30 August
John Bunyan, Spiritual Writer, 1688
Schools and colleges in the diocese
Ask for God’s blessing on all those who work in educational institutions across the diocese as they prepare for the new term. Pray for pupils and students, especially for those beginning at a new school or college this Autumn.
Guildford (Canterbury, England) Bishops Christopher John Hill and Ian James Brackley