Stockton Methodist Circuit

ORDINARY 16A 19th July 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Take a moment to be peaceful. If you are able you may like to plant your feet on the floor and concentrate on your body being still (if this is hard then do just sit quietly and comfortably). Notice how you feel and what you are thinking about and let those things float away giving thanks for each even if they are difficult feelings or thoughts. When you are ready: raise your hands open bef

ORDINARY 15A 12th July 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers As you sit here in this space you call your own ready to meet the living God remember… You are connected to people of faith worshipping in different ways and places. You are part of a community of saints that have worshipped for generations. You are joined with others across the world choosing to do the same. Here in this special space where God has been for all time you are free to worship

ORDINARY 14A 5th July 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Look at your feet. Notice the scraps and marks on your shoes or slippers, or if your feet are bare notice the lines and wrinkles. Wriggle your toes and notice how that feels. Look at the ground your feet are on. Is it a carpet? Or wood? Laminate or something else? When you are ready, offer this time of worship to God “Creator God, thank you that my feet are on holy ground. As I sit here I c

ORDINARY 12A 21st June 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers If you have a candle, find it and something to light it. Put it somewhere you can see it. If you do not have a candle, use a lamp. As you light the candle, or light the lamp, say these words: “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never put it out” Sit in silence and notice the light and the shadows in the room. When you are ready, offer this time of worship to God. You migh

ORDINARY 11A 14th June 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening prayers As sure as the sun rises, So sure can I be of your love for me, Of your grace, going before me. Come into this space, this day, I pray, O God, That I might know your presence and sense your hand at work in my life. May I become aware of your Spirit, I pray, O God. And may I be still. [Hold a moment of quiet, perhaps noticing your breathing and stilling your mind for as long as you dare. Whe

ORDINARY 10A 7th June 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Sit down, close your eyes and breathe three deep, slow breaths. Keeping your eyes closed, pay attention to your breath for a minute or more and in doing so, when you breathe in, imagine you are breathing in the love of God. When you open your eyes look around you, what do you notice in your room that reminds you of the love of God? If this is something you can hold, hold it, if it is to be l