Growing in Prayer – united in focus, consistent in prayer.
“Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God.” Billy Graham
“I pray because I can’t help myself. I pray because I’m helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time, waking and sleeping. It doesn’t change God. It changes me.” C.S. Lewis
“Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.” Mother Teresa
Prayer can take many forms: worshipping together, quiet reflection, conversation, creativity, the arts, and simple moments offered to God.
This year, instead of a monthly Saturday prayer meeting, you are warmly invited to join with others across the circuit in a variety of prayer opportunities each month, from coffee and conversation to contemplative silence.
There will also be opportunities to meet online, share photographs as prayer prompts, and take part in a spring prayer walk as we connect with God through creation.
Some months we will offer a simple prayer guide with ideas to try. Not every idea will suit everyone, and that is completely fine; use what helps you to pray.
We also plan to gather during Advent and Lent as we mark these special seasons in the life of the Church. More information will be shared at the August Circuit Service. For now, you may like to find a notebook to record your thoughts, prayers and ideas as we continue to Grow in Prayer together.
Monthly updates and details will appear on this page.
Saturday October 24th 10 – 11 am
Table Talk gathering to pray during usual Coffee Stop morning
November
Prayer letter – with ideas of what to pray for during the month
Sunday 29th November 10.30am
Circuit service at Romanby for Advent led by the prayer team
ADVENT
January
Prayer leaflet
January 31st – St James Green Thirsk 10.30am
Circuit Service with Rev Romeo Pedro – Chair of Yorkshire North & East District
February
Ash Wednesday service – details to follow .
LENT
A journey through Lent
Gather from 2.15 pm for 2.30pm start ( finishing at 3,30pm)
Thursday 18th February – Sowerby
Thursday 26th February – Northallerton
Thursday 11 March – Sowerby
Thursday 18th March – Northallerton
Each session will stand alone and reflect on a specific theme , however each one will build on the previous ones and you are encouraged to come along to as many as you can.
HOLY WEEK
Various Holy Week activities throughout the circuit – details to follow nearer the time.
March
Prayer letter – with ideas of what to pray for during the month
Saturday April 10 (morning)
Prayer walk – details to follow
May
Prayer letter – with ideas of what to pray for during the month
May 30th 11am – Open Air Songs of Praise at Brompton Village Green
Monday 7th June 2pm – 4pm
Prayer Space on Sowerby chapel
Saturday 17th July 3pm – 5pm
Prayer Picnic – details to follow
August
Prayer letter – with ideas of what to pray for during the month
29th August 10.30 am Circuit Service at Appleton Wiske