Daily Prayers
24th September, Rickmansworth Sarratt Michèle du Saire, (R's) Angela Coakley, Philip Waine
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Panyana (South Sudan) Seme Nigo Abinda; Central Solomons (Melanesia) Ben Seka; Central Tanganyika (Tanzania) Dickson Chilongani
25th September, Sharnbrook Bletsoe James Isaacs, (R) Lynda Simister
Thanksgiving: For increased virtual engagement with the wider parish as a result of COVID-19.
Prayers: For wisdom on how to develop virtual connections that have been made and for the church to continue to point people to Jesus Christ.
ACP: Central Zambia (Central Africa) Derek Gary Kamukwamba (Diocesan Bishop)
26th September, Sharnbrook Bolnhurst Timothy Wilson, (PTO) David Miller
Thanksgiving: For a small but faithful and dedicated PCC and congregation.
Prayers: For how we build stronger links with the very small village as the church building is more than a mile from the community
ACP: Paraguay (South America) Peter John Henry Bartlett; Central Zimbabwe (Central Africa) Ignatius Makumbe; Kobe (Japan) Augustine Naoaki Kobayashi
27th September, Sharnbrook Bromham Catherine Wilson, Paula Vennels, (PTO) Di Harpham
Thanksgiving: The walls are going up on the new extension.
Prayers: For our Benefice youth group to grow numerically and spiritually.
ACP: The Province of ECUSA of Sudan; Ezekiel Kumir Kondo - Archbishop of the Province of Sudan & Bishop of Khartoum
28th September, Sharnbrook Carlton with Chellington Jacqueline Curtis, Peter Turnbull, Lynne Sandle, (R) Lindsay Hall
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Patna (North India) Philip Marandih; Chandigarh (North India) Younas Massey
29th September, Sharnbrook Clapham Stephen Liley, (R) John Woods
Thanksgiving: For fruitful connections through online services, and the resources to make this possible.
Prayers: Please pray for us as we adjust to services back in church, and seek to balance our online and in building worship content and styles. For our renewed vision for ministry and mission in the light of all that we have been through and the opportunities the Lord is giving us. For strength, imagination and courage.
ACP: Pelotas (Brazil) Renato Da Cruz Raatz; Chelmsford (England) Vacant
30th September, Sharnbrook Colmworth Timothy Wilson, (PTO) David Miller, (R) Geraldine Skinner
Thanksgiving: For a large open church able to hold events especially monthly Community Lunch and a Coffee Stop.
Prayers: For increased use of the building especially links with the Country Park next door and need to raise in excess of £½m on the roof and major structural restoration/refurbishment.
ACP: Pennsylvania (ECUSA) Daniel Gutierrez; Chester (England) Peter Forster
1st October, The Chancellor and Registrars of the Diocese Lyndsey de Mestre, David Willink, Jon Baldwin, Owen Carew-Jones
Thanksgiving: Those who serve our Parishes, Schools and other Insitutions through legal support, advice and wisdom.
ACP: Perth (Australia) Kay Goldsworthy; Chhattisgarh (North India) Robert Ali; Chicago (ECUSA) Jeffrey Lee
2nd October, Those who offer Minstry through Bishop’s Mission Orders
ACP: Peru (South America) Jorge Luis Aguilar; Chichester (England) Martin Warner
3rd October, Sharnbrook Dean Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Peshawar (Pakistan) Humphrey Peters (Primate); Chotanagpur (North India) B. B. Baskey; Koforidua (West Africa) Felix Odei Annancy
4th October, Sharnbrook Felmersham Paolo di Leo, (R) Garry Johnson
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: The Anglican Church of Tanzania; Maimbo Mndolwa - Archbishop of Tanzania & Bishop of Tanga
5th October, Sharnbrook Harrold Jacqueline Curtis, Peter Turnbull, Lynne Sandle, (R) Lindsay Hall
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Peterborough (England) Donald Spargo Allister; Christ the King (Southern Africa) William Mostert
6th October, Sharnbrook Keysoe Timothy Wilson, (PTOs) Jane Bass, David Miller
Thanksgiving: For good links with the Village and local primary school.
Prayers: For increased use of the Parish Church especially as very isolated from its community.
ACP: Phulbani (North India) Bijay Nayak; Christchurch (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) Peter Carrell; Kolhapur (North India) Sandeep Suresh Vibhute
7th October, Sharnbrook Knotting with Souldrop Paolo di Leo, (R) Garry Johnson
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Pittsburgh (ECUSA) Dorsey W M McConnell; Chubu (Japan) Peter Ichiro Shibusawa
8th October, Sharnbrook Melchbourne Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Polynesia (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) Fereimi Cama (Primate); Clogher (Ireland) John McDowell; Cochin (South India) Baker Ninan Fenn
9th October, Sharnbrook Milton Ernest Peter Kay, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Popondota (Papua New Guinea) Lindsley Ihove; Coimbatore (South India) Timothy Ravinder
10th October, Sharnbrook Oakley (LEP) Catherine Wilson, Paula Vennels, (PTO) Di Harpham
Thanksgiving: The continued pastoral care for each other during lockdown.
Prayers: For our contacts with young families to grow through Zoom Messy Church meetings.
ACP: Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea) Denny Bray Guka; Colombia (ECUSA) Francisco Duque; Kollam - Kottarakkara (South India) Oommen George
11th October, Sharnbrook Odell Jacqueline Curtis, Peter Turnbull, Lynne Sandle, (R) Lindsay Hall
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: The Church of the Province of Uganda; Stephen Samuel Kaziimba - Archbishop of Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala
12th October, Sharnbrook Pavenham Peter Kay, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Port Sudan (Sudan) Abdu Elnur Kodi; Colombo (Ceylon) Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey; Kondoa (Tanzania) Given Gaula
13th October, Sharnbrook Pertenhall Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Portsmouth (England) Christopher Foster; Colorado (ECUSA) Robert O'Neill; Kongor (South Sudan) Gabriel Thuch Agot
14th October, Sharnbrook Podington with Farndish Jacqueline Curtis, Peter Turnbull, Lynne Sandle, (R) Lindsay Hall
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Pretoria (Southern Africa) Allan John Kannemeyer; Concepcion (Chile) Enrique Lago Zugadi
15th October, Sharnbrook Ravensden Timothy Wilson, (PTO) David Miller, (R) Geraldine Skinner
Thanksgiving: For growing links with our VA School and good community links for social and fundraising activities.
Prayers: For growing ways for us to look outwards and serve the wider community with the Good News of Jesus.
ACP: Puerto Rico (ECUSA) Rafael Morales Maldonado; Connecticut (ECUSA) Ian Douglas; Connor (Ireland) Alan Francis Abernethy
16th October, Sharnbrook Riseley James Isaacs, (R) Lynda Simister
Thanksgiving: For the opportunities that COVID-19 has presented the church to be salt and light in our community.
Prayers: That we would continue to faithfully and prayerfully hold out the word of truth of Jesus Christ to those who are lost.
ACP: Pune (North India) Sharad Yuvraj Gaikwad; Cork, Cloyne & Ross (Ireland) William Colton
17th October, Sharnbrook Sharnbrook Paolo di Leo, (R) Garry Johnson
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Qu'Appelle (Canada) Robert Hardwick; Costa Rica (Central America) Orlando Gomez; Kontagora (Nigeria) Jonah Ibrahim
18th October, Sharnbrook Shelton Stephen Holroyd
Festival: Luke the Evangelist
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Pray for ECUSA; Michael Curry - Presiding Bishop of ECUSA
19th October, Sharnbrook Stagsden Catherine Wilson, Paula Vennels, (PTO) Di Harpham
Thanksgiving: The goodwill and suppport of the local community.
Prayers: For someone to offer to be churchwarden.
ACP: Quebec (Canada) Bruce Myers; Coventry (England) Christopher Cocksworth; Krishna-Godavari (South India) George Cornelious Tantepudi
20th October, Sharnbrook Stevington Jacqueline Curtis, Peter Turnbull, Lynne Sandle, (R) Lindsay Hall
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Raiwind (Pakistan) Azad Marshall; Cuba (ECUSA) Griselda Delgado Del Carpio; Kubwa (Nigeria) Duke Akamisoko
21st October, Sharnbrook Swineshead Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Rajasthan (North India) Darbara Singh; Cueibet (South Sudan) Elijah Muteny Awet
22nd October, Sharnbrook Thurleigh (LEP) Peter Kay, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Rayalaseema (South India) B D Prasada Rao; Cuernavaca (Mexico) Enrique Treviño Cruz; Curitiba (Brazil) Naudal Alves Gomes (Primate)
23rd October, Sharnbrook Turvey Jacqueline Curtis, Peter Turnbull, Lynne Sandle, (R) Lindsay Hall
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Recife (Brazil) João Cancio Peixoto; Cuttack (North India) Surendra Kumar Nanda
24th October, Sharnbrook Wilden Timothy Wilson, (PTO) David Miller, (R) Geraldine Skinner
Thanksgiving: For excellent links with the community VA school, Hall & other groups.
Prayers: For plans to have the church open more and create space at the west end for a community CAFÉ.
ACP: Rejaf (South Sudan) Edward Oliver Mathew Tombe; Cyangugu (Rwanda) Francis Karenera; Kuching (South East Asia) Danald Jute
25th October, Sharnbrook Wymington Jacqueline Curtis, Peter Turnbull, Lynne Sandle, (R) Lindsay Hall
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: The Church in Wales; John Davies - Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Swansea & Brecon
26th October, Sharnbrook Yelden Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Remo (Nigeria) Michael Fape; Cyprus and the Gulf (Jerusalem & Middle East) Michael Augustine Owen Lewis (Primate); Kumasi (West Africa) Daniel Sarfo
27th October, St Albans Aldenham Robert Fletcher
Thanksgiving: Extra pastoral contact over past months.
Prayers: Children and young people.
ACP: Renk (South Sudan) Joseph Garang Atem; Daejeon (Korea) Moses Nagjun Yoo (Primate); Kumi (Uganda) Edison Irigei
28th October, St Albans Bricket Wood Kylie Hodgins, (Rs) Paul Littlefair, Richard Wilkins
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Rhode Island (ECUSA) Nicholas Knisely; Dallas (ECUSA) George R Sumner Jr
29th October, St Albans Colney Heath, St Mark Caroline Keightley, Jill Suttie
Thanksgiving: For the evangelistic opportunities and blessings that have arisen from lockdown.
Prayers: For re-emerging and re-imaging church in these times and caring for people during the winter months.
ACP: Rift Valley (Tanzania) John Daudi Lupaa; Damaturu (Nigeria) Yohannah A Audu; Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania) Jackson Sosthenes
30th October, St Albans Frogmore, Holy Trinity Nick Weir, Mark Smith, Nigel Ward
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) Eduardo Coelho Grillo; Davao (Philippines) Jonathan Labasan Casimina
31st October, St Albans London Colney, St Peter Pat Jones, Philip Green, (R) Rosemary Rawlinson
Festival: All Saint's Day
Thanksgiving: That our fellowship inspires and sustains us in difficult times.
Prayers: For grace, refreshment and the nutrients to grow as God's Church and Children.
ACP: Rio Grande (ECUSA) Michael Vono; Delaware (ECUSA) Kevin S Brown; Kurunegala (Ceylon) Keerthisiri Fernando
1st November, St Albans Radlett Vacant, (Rs) Eileen Bigg, Fiona Holliday
Thanksgiving: For an increased sense of togetherness developed in our congregations during the months of lockdown.
Prayers: For guidance during the vacancy.
ACP: The Church of the Province of West Africa; Jonathan Bau-Bau Bonaparte Hart - Primate & Metropolitan, Church of the Province of West Africa; Archbishop of the Internal province of West Africa and Bishop of Liberia
2nd November, Diocesan Synod
Thanksgiving: For the response of the people and clergy of our parishes to the impact of Covid-19 on communities and churches.
Prayers: For wisdom and guidance as the Synod considers the way forward for the diocese as we emerge from the pandemic.
ACP: Rochester (England) James Langstaff; Rochester (ECUSA) Prince Singh; Kushtia (Bangladesh) Samuel Sunil Mankhin (Primate)
3rd November, Retired Clergy in the Diocese
Thanksgiving: The continuing ministry of retired clergy.
Prayers: Clergy Retirement Officers in the Diocese Martin King, David Lawson and Christopher Strong
ACP: Rockhampton (Australia) Vacant; Delhi (North India) Warris K. Masih; Kutigi (Nigeria) Jeremiah Kolo
4th November, St Albans Shenley Daniel McCarthy
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Rokon (South Sudan) Francis Loyo Mori; Derby (England) Libby Lane
5th November, St Albans St Albans Cathedral Jeffrey John, Abi Thompson, Kevin Walton, Kim Quak-Winslow, Jonny Lloyd
Thanksgiving: For all the support shown through this year and the resilience of our congregations, staff, and volunteers.
Prayers: For a recovery of our mission and outreach in the coming year, and the ability to adapt to new opportunities and challenges.
ACP: Rorya (Tanzania) John Adiema; Derry & Raphoe (Ireland) Kenneth Raymond Good; Dhaka (Bangladesh) Paul Shishir Sarker
6th November, St Albans St Albans, Christ Church Jeremy Follett, (Rs) Iyabode Agbelusi, John Truscott
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Ruaha (Tanzania) Joseph Mgomi; Europe (England) Robert Innes; Europe (ECUSA) Mark D W Edington
7th November, St Albans St Albans, St Luke Mark Slater, David Halsey, (PtO) Robert Donald, (R) Kath Clough
Thanksgiving: The regular Sunday online worship and all who help make it happen.
Prayers: Responding well to the new normal and shaping the churchs way forward.
ACP: Rumbek (South Sudan) Alapayo Manyang Kuctiel; The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands (West Indies) Laish Boyd; Kwara (Nigeria) Olusegun Adeyemi
8th November, St Albans St Albans, St Mary Marshalswick Grant Holmes, (R) Paul Wiggins
Thanksgiving: The development of the Parish website and its increased usage. Also the extended provisions made on it for the housebound.
Prayers: The rebuilding of our ministry to the elderly of our Parish, who live on their own.
ACP: The Church in the Province of the West Indies; Howard Gregory - Primate and Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
9th November, St Albans St Albans, St Michael Kenneth Padley, Charles King
Thanksgiving: For the strength of the parish in the face of coronavirus - showing practical support and sharing faith.
Prayers: For the recovery of community life and opportunity for the vulnerable in the wake of the lockdown.
ACP: The Free State (Southern Africa) Dintoe Letloenyane
10th November, St Albans St Albans, St Paul Vacancy, Andre Radmall, (SSM) Peter Crumpler, (LLW) Andy Pike
Thanksgiving: For the new opportunities which have been taken during and since lockdown.
Prayers: For keeping in step with the Spirit in the vacancy and for discernment and new growth; and for the vacancy process to get the person God is calling to be the next Vicar.
ACP: Rumonge (Burundi) Pedaculi Birakengana; Diocese on the Coast (Nigeria) J Ebunoluwa Ogunele; Kwoi (Nigeria) Paul Zamani
11th November, St Albans St Albans, St Peter Mark Dearnley, Alex Huzzey, Em Coley, (Rs) Richard Butler, Ruth Dearnley, Margaret Tinsely
Festival: Armistice Day
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Rupert's Land (Canada) Geoffrey J Woodcroft; Dogura (Papua New Guinea) Tennyson Bogar
12th November, St Albans St Albans, St Saviour Richard Watson, Tony Halton, (R) Michael Elves
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Rutana (Burundi) Pontien Ribakare; Doko (Nigeria) Uriah Kolo; Dominican Republic (ECUSA) Moisés Quezada Mota
13th November, St Albans St Albans, St Stephen Becky Leach, Kirsty Wainwright, Patrick Moriarty, (LLWs) Janetta Gibbs, Michael Gibbs
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Ruwenzori (Uganda) Reuben Kisembo; Dornakal (South India) Vadapalli Prasada Rao
14th November, Stevenage Graveley with Chivesfield (otherwise Graveley) Dave Brown
Thanksgiving: For volunteers willing to take on responsibilities within the parish.
Prayers: For a greater zeal for God and his glory and a commitment to evangelism; for a deeper fellowship together and guidance for the development of our next MAP.
ACP: Sabah (South East Asia) Melter Jiki Tais (Primate); Down & Dromore (Ireland) Vacant
15th November, Stevenage Knebworth Jim Pye
Festival: Remembrance Sunday
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: The Church of Ceylon (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury); Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey - Bishop of Colombo; Keerthisiri Fernando - Bishop of Kurunegala
16th November, Stevenage Stevenage, All Saints, Pin Green Pete Orton, (R) Sylvia Nott
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Sabongidda-Ora (Nigeria) Augustine E Ohilebo; Dublin & Glendalough (Ireland) Michael Geoffrey St Aubyn Jackson
17th November, Stevenage Stevenage, Holy Trinity Ruth Carroll, Andy Thomas, (Rs) Anne Price, Clive Bell, Keith Battarbee, (LLW) Glynis Ireton
Thanksgiving: Dedicated and hard-working churchwardens
Prayers: That we would regain our footing financially.
ACP: Saldanha Bay (Southern Africa) Raphael Hess; Duk (South Sudan) Daniel Deng Abot
18th November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Andrew and St George Vacant, Jacky Page
Thanksgiving: For the all the work of Feed Up, Warm Up taking place in church.
Prayers: For a/the new incumbent.
ACP: Salisbury (England) Nicholas Holtam; Dunedin (Aotearoa NZ & Polynesia) Steven Benford
19th November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Hugh and St John, Chells (LEP) Chandy Perera
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Sambalpur (North India) Pinuel Dip; Dunkwa-on-Offin (West Africa) Edmund Dawson Ahmoah; Durgapur (North India) Sameer Isaac Khimla
20th November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Mary, Shephall Vivienne Hathaway
Thanksgiving: For the way St. Marys has pulled together over the period of lockdown to support one another and produce Sunday worship.
Prayers: That the new found participation in worship and church life will continue and grow.
ACP: San Diego (ECUSA) Katharine Jefferts Schori; Durham (England) Paul Butler
21st November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Nicholas Dave Brown
Thanksgiving: For the completion of our major refurbishment and for the LORD stirring his people to generosity.
Prayers: For a greater zeal for God's glory, a hunger for his word and a desire to share the good news of Jesus. Also for wisdom as how to make the best use of our renewed building.
ACP: San Joaquin (ECUSA) David Rice; Dutse (Nigeria) Markus Yohanna Danbinta; Kyoto (Japan) Stephen Takashi Kochi
22nd November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Peter, Broadwater Kate Sharples, Paul Foster, (Rs) Richard Brooks, Gordon Baillie, Obi Eneli
Thanksgiving: For the on-line services and zoom prayer course.
Prayers: For the mission in the parish, especially to families and youth.
ACP: The Church of Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury); Nicholas Dill Bishop of Bermuda
23rd November, Watford Abbots Langley Peter Waddell, Maxine Howarth (R) Sally Sanderson
Thanksgiving: For the community spirit shown during 2020.
Prayers: The resumption of our schools ministry.
ACP: Santiago (Chile) Hector (Tito) Zavala; Santiago (Philippines) Frenzel Ray P Piluden
24th November, Watford Bushey Guy Edwards, Andy Burgess, Tim Vickers (LLW) Christine Cocks
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Sao Paulo (Brazil) Francisco Cezar Fernandes; East Carolina (ECUSA) Robert Skirving
25th November, Watford Bushey Heath, St Peter Andrew Burton
Thanksgiving: For faithfulness in prayer and worship.
Prayers: For a new heating system for St. Peter's.
ACP: Sapele (Nigeria) Blessing Erifeta; East Kerala (South India) V S Francis
26th November, Watford Langleybury, St Paul James Webster
Festival: Christ the King
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Saskatchewan (Canada) Michael William Hawkins; East Ruwenzori (Uganda) George Turyasingura; East Tennessee (ECUSA) Brian Lee Cole
27th November, Watford Leavesden, All Saints Eddie Green, (LLW) Phillipa Maddox, (Rs) Susan Oxlade, Charles Porter, Wendy Simpson
Thanksgiving: For continued faith and community in uncertain times.
Prayers: For new opportunities for mission.
ACP: Saskatoon (Canada) Christopher Harper; Eastern Himalayas (North India) Vacant
28th November, Watford Oxhey, All Saints Pam Wise, Liz Guest, (R) Jean Martin
Thanksgiving: For the Ministers and people of the church and Parish which they serve.
ACP: Sebei (Uganda) Paul Kiptoo Masaba; Eastern Kowloon (Hong Kong) Timothy Kwok; Kyushu (Japan) Luke Ken-ichi Muto
29th November, Watford Oxhey, St Matthew Vacant
Thanksgiving: For the work of Fr David Shepherd over the past 22 years now retired.
Prayers: For a new Vicar for our Parish and for our plans to make our church building more inclusive.
ACP: The Lusitanian Church (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury); Jorge Pina Cabral - Bishop of the Lusitanian Church
30th November, Watford Canons of the Cathedral
Thanksgiving: All who serve our Diocese through lay and ordained Ministry and Service
ACP: Sekondi (West Africa) Alexander Asmah; Eastern Michigan (ECUSA) Todd Ousley