Stockton Methodist Circuit

EASTER 3A 19th April 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers In the midst of the business and busy-ness of this week, Come holy Lord. In the midst of the fear and conflict in our world, Come prince of peace. In the midst of the signs of spring around us, Light up our life with your love, I pray. [Pause] Open my eyes and my heart to what a life with you truly is, a life full of hope, healing, gratitude, love, and above all, faith. Awaken my body, mind a

EASTER 2A 12th April 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Find a comfortable position to sit or lie down in, Take a deep breath in through your nose, and let it out through your mouth, When you are ready, say out loud or in your head… Lord, I come into your presence, Breathe in…breathe out…I come just as I am. Breathe in…breathe out… I bring everything I have experienced this past week - the things I’m proud of, and the things I wish had been diffe

EASTER SUNDAY A 5th April 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Risen Lord, First there was nothing, then there was light. Later, the stone was rolled away, revealing the emptiness of the tomb. What was once seen as sorrow, you turned into joy and a sense of peace. What once was lost, you restored to life. On this Easter Sunday, I come to you in prayer, O God, and give thanks because you raised Christ from death, you held my hand and lifted me, lifte

PALM SUNDAY A 29th March 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening prayers Lord of light, Shine into the midst of this day, Bring me life and light and hope and joy as I worship you, I pray. Pause Today, I thank you for your enduring love and your ongoing presence in my life, even when it can all just feel too much sometimes. O God, My God, You are good; your love endures forever. Today, I give thanks for those closest to me. For the overwhelming love I feel f

LENT 5A 22nd March 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Come and meet me here, O Lord, Help me to notice your presence in this space, no matter how ordinary, In this holy time and place, and in every moment of my life. Come, Lord Jesus, by your Spirit I pray. [Pause] God of love and forgiveness, I come before you today bringing all of who I am, and have been and all of who I will be. I bring my joys, my fears, my pains and my heartbreaks. I also

LENT 4A 15th March 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Take time to read this prayer: God of all creation I worship you. You know me - what I need, what I rejoice in, what I’m nervous about. You see me – as the unique individual you created with all my little habits and characteristics. You hear me – when I pray aloud or silently, You meet me – here and now and I am content, God of all creation, I worship you. Amen Wonder to yourself if you are