Stockton Methodist Circuit

EASTER 7A 17th May 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. So

EASTER 6A 10th May 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers As I come into this space, O God, I bring myself, just as I am, bringing all my baggage, all my grief, all my pain. I bring my worries, my doubts, my fears, my regrets, The fear that I am not enough, not doing enough, not fulfilling my potential. As I come into this space, O God, Help me to remember that I am lovingly made in your image, and that I am loved, Loved unconditionally, Loved more th

EASTER 5A 3rd May 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Lord of my life, Lord of every life, I give you thanks for this world, the beauty that is all around me, the people with whom I share my life. Let my soul sing out in awe and wonder, Let me give thanks. Lord of all life, I know, though, that sometimes I forget the wonder of your world. I don’t respect and protect the beauty that surrounds me, everyday. I can be unthinking and uncaring towards th

EASTER 4A 26th April 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Use the following words to help centre yourself in the moment. Say them out loud, or speak them in your mind. Jesus, open my heart. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word in a new way. Jesus, open my heart. Listen for God’s voice, calling you to serve others and love radically. Jesus, open my heart. Hold the joys, regrets and frustrations from the week, and look ahead to the opportunities next

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