Stockton Methodist Circuit

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

LENT 3A 8th March 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

LENT 2A A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Throughout the ages, people have turned aside from productivity and business in order to worship. Across the centuries, we have turned our praise to God on high. Today, you are joining in with this ancient tradition, And marking this Lord’s day, in this place, wherever you are today. Hold a period of quiet, and then join in with these words, reading aloud or in your head, when you are ready. Loving Lord, As

LENT 1A 22nd February 2026 A short act of worship and daily devotions Opening Prayers Now is the time to worship, Now is the time to open your heart, Now is the time to receive God’s blessing, Now is the time to be inspired to follow Christ again this week, Now is the time to be attentive to what the Spirit may be asking you to do. Now is here, come Lord Jesus. Christ, the forgiver and redeemer, I praise you. How wonderful that you know what it is to be in the wilderness, wa

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY A 15th February 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