Our monthly prayer cycle provides a focus for the prayers of the Christ Church community, both in private and at services. Please use them as suits you best to help you pray for people from within the church and in the wider community - locally, nationally and internationally.
December 2023 Prayer Cycle
Friday 1 December | For the unemployed |
Saturday 2 December | For those who work in the hospitality industry |
Sunday 3 December | For all clergy taking services at Christ Church |
Monday 4 December | For those who work in the emergency services |
Tuesday 5 December | For the ministry of hospices |
Wednesday 6 December | For our own personal witness |
Thursday 7 December | For countries which have experienced storms and flooding |
Friday 8 December | For our neighbours at St Mary's Catholic Church |
Saturday 9 December | For those who are persecuted for their faith |
Sunday 10 December | For Jane and Jonathan our Churchwardens |
Monday 11 December | For scientists and engineers |
Tuesday 12 December | For peace |
Wednesday 13 December | For those who are confined to their homes |
Thursday 14 December | We give thanks for the wonders of creation |
Friday 15 December | For those who use and run food banks |
Saturday 16 December | For the Trustees of Christ Church |
Sunday 17 December | For the ministry of our Junior Church |
Monday 18 December | For those who work in local government |
Tuesday 19 December | For those on our long-term prayer list |
Wednesday 20 December | For those who have suffered from terrorism |
Thursday 21 December | That we may have the gift of faith |
Friday 22 December | For the sick and suffering |
Saturday 23 December | For our charities of the month, Julian House and Genesis |
Sunday 24 December | For our servers and others who assist at the altar |
Monday 25 December | Thanksgiving for the Incarnation |
Tuesday 26 December | For Colin and all clergy spouses |
Wednesday 27 December | For those preparing for marriage or recently married |
Thursday 28 December | For those on holiday |
Friday 29 December | For those who are unable to keep warm |
Saturday 30 December | For carers |
Sunday 31 December | We give thanks for the blessings of the past year |