Stockton Methodist Circuit

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

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