Daily Prayers
20th September, Rickmansworth Croxley Green, All Saints Miriam Mugan, David Jones
Thanksgiving: Growth & development of the community lunches and afternoon teas.
Prayers: Our plans for outreach and new ways of being church.
ACP: Ibadan (Ibadan, Nigeria): Joseph Akinfenwa
21st September, Rickmansworth Croxley Green, St Oswald Robert Riley-Braley, (Rs) Tony Barton, Magdalena Pletsch
Festival: Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist
Thanksgiving: Much appreciated visit to church of 3 Reception classes from local infants school on subject of prayer.
Prayers: Development of Strategy for Children and Young People, a MAP goal.
ACP: Ibadan North (Ibadan, Nigeria): Segun Okubadejo
22nd September, Rickmansworth Mill End and Heronsgate with West Hyde Simon Cutmore, (Rs) Anne Peat, Maggie Owen, Helen Ford, (LLW) Paul Palmer
Thanksgiving: For all who faithfullly give of themselves in the mission and ministry of the parish.
Prayers: For wisdom as we establish small groups to work on our MAP group areas.
ACP: Ibadan South (Ibadan, Nigeria): Akintunde Popoola
23rd September, Rickmansworth Rickmansworth Deborah Snowball, Scott Talbott, (Meth) Richard Lowson, (R) Michael Baker
Thanksgiving: All who work with children and young people in our church, Primary School and Uniformed Organisations.
Prayers: The housebound who are our 'powerhouses of prayer' for all we do in serving the local community.
ACP: The Anglican Church of Tanzania; Mpwapwa (Tanzania): Vacant
24th September, Rickmansworth Sarratt
Thanksgiving: For the people of the Parish and the Community they serve
ACP: Ibba (Minye, South Sudan): Wilson Elisa Kamani
25th September, Sharnbrook Bletsoe
Thanksgiving: For the people of the Parish and the Community they serve
ACP: Idah ( Abuja, Nigeria): Joseph Musa
26th September, Sharnbrook Bolnhurst
Thanksgiving: For the people of the Parish and the Community they serve
ACP: Idaho (ECUSA): Brian Thom; Indianapolis (ECUSA): Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows
27th September, Sharnbrook Bromham Paula Vennells, (PTO) Di Harpham
Thanksgiving: For new entrance to church enabling access for all.
Prayers: For new Vicar, either still to be recruited, or newly in post.
ACP: Ideato (Owerri, Nigeria): Caleb Maduoma
28th September, Sharnbrook Carlton with Chellington
Thanksgiving: For the people of the Parish and the Community they serve
ACP: Idoani (Ondo, Nigeria): Ezekiel Dahunsi
29th September, Sharnbrook Clapham Stephen Liley
Festival: Michael & All Angels
Thanksgiving: A Summer of blessings, incl “Party in the Park”, children’s & OAP’s holiday clubs.
Prayers: Renewing our Vision as a church family aimed at growth numerically, spiritually and in servanthood.
ACP: Ife (Ibadan, Nigeria): Oluwole Odubogun
30th September, Sharnbrook Colmworth
Thanksgiving: For the people of the Parish and the Community they serve
ACP: The Church of the Province of Uganda; Stanley Ntagali, Archbishop of Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala
1st October, The Chancellor and Registrars of the Diocese
Prayers: For all who support Parish Ministry in its many and various forms of expression and need.
ACP: Ife East (Ibadan, Nigeria): Oluseyi Oyelade
2nd October, Those who offer Minstry through Bishop’s Mission Orders (Soul Survivor) Mike Pilavachi and Team; (The Hub Hitchin) Dan Drew and Team
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Ifo (Lagos, Nigeria): Nathaniel Oladejo Ogundipe
3rd October, Sharnbrook Dean Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: Fruitful stewardship campaign.
Prayers: For the Stodden structural changes to make us more mission orientated.
ACP: Igbomina (Kwara, Nigeria): Emmanuel Adekola
4th October, Sharnbrook Felmersham vacant, (PTOs) Lionel Albion, Laurence McDonald, (R) Garry Johnson, (LLWs) Jane Templeman, Rosemary Drewery
Thanksgiving: For the wonderfull village response to the 200th anniversary of the bridge.
Prayers: For wisdom and grace as we look to the interregnum.
ACP: Igbomina - West (Kwara, Nigeria): James Akinola
5th October, Sharnbrook Harrold
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Ijebu (Lagos, Nigeria): Ezekiel Awosoga
6th October, Sharnbrook Keysoe In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: Thanks for those who care for the Church and keep the flame of faith alight.
Prayers: That the small Church family will feel supported and encouraged as they share the gospel message with the local community particularly encouraging young families to the new monthly family service.
ACP: Ijebu – North: Solomon Kuponu
7th October, Sharnbrook Knotting with Souldrop In Vacancy, (PTOs) Lionel Albion, Laurence McDonald, (R) Garry Johnson, (LLWs) Jane Templeman, Rosemary Drewery
Thanksgiving: For the new LYCIG initiatives being undertaken to grow relationships with the village.
Prayers: For wisdom and grace as we look to the interregnum.
ACP: ECUSA; Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of TEC
8th October, Sharnbrook Melchbourne Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: Fruitful stewardship campaign.
Prayers: For the Stodden structural changes to make us more mission orientated.
ACP: Ijesa North East (Ibadan, Nigeria): Joseph Olusola
9th October, Sharnbrook Milton Ernest Peter Kay, (PTO) Monica Robinson, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: Ongoing progress in establishing a 4th Sunday service for all ages.
Prayers: For new initiatives and a spirit of generosity as we seek to meet our financial needs .
ACP: Ijesha North: Isaac Oluyamo
10th October, Sharnbrook Oakley (LEP) Catherine Wilson, Paula Vennells, (PTO) Di Harpham
Thanksgiving: The appointment of Catherine as our new incumbent.
Prayers: For Catherine and Tim as they settle into their new home and work.
ACP: Ijumu (Lokoja, Nigeria): Paul Olarewaju Ojo
11th October, Sharnbrook Odell
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Ikara (Kaduna, Nigeria): Yusuf Janfalan
12th October, Sharnbrook Pavenham Peter Kay, (PTO) Monica Robinson, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: The launch of a second homegroup which is connecting with a younger demographic.
Prayers: Ongoing reach into our village.
ACP: Ikeduru (Owerri, Nigeria): Emmanuel Maduwike; Ikka (Bendel, Nigeria): Peter Onekpe
13th October, Sharnbrook Pertenhall Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: Fruitful stewardship campaign.
Prayers: For the Stodden structural changes to make us more mission orientated.
ACP: Ikwerre (Niger Delta, Nigeria): Blessing Enyindah
14th October, Sharnbrook Podington with Farndish
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: The Church in Wales; John Davies, Archbishop of Wales & Bishop of Swansea & Brecon
15th October, Sharnbrook Ravensden
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Ikwo (Enugu, Nigeria): Kenneth Ifemene
16th October, Sharnbrook Riseley James Isaacs, (R) Lynda Simister, (R - Emeritus) Philip Nicholls
Thanksgiving: For James’s appointment and his induction on September 18th.
Prayers: For James and his family as they settle into a new environment. For James as he begins his ministry in both parishes.
ACP: Ikwuano (Aba, Nigeria): Chigozirim Onyegbule
17th October, Sharnbrook Sharnbrook In Vacancy, (PTOs) Lionel Albion, Laurence McDonald, (R) Garry Johnson, (LLWs) Jane Templeman, Rosemary Drewery
Thanksgiving: For the new youth leaders who are shaping the children's ministry.
ACP: Ilaje (Ondo, Nigeria): Fredrick Olugbemi
18th October, Sharnbrook Shelton Stephen Holroyd
Festival: Luke the Evangelist
Thanksgiving: Fruitful stewardship campaign.
Prayers: For the Stodden structural changes to make us more mission orientated.
ACP: Ile - Oluji (Ondo, Nigeria): Samson Adekunle
19th October, Sharnbrook Stagsden Catherine Wilson, Paula Vennells, (PTO) Di Harpham
Thanksgiving: The appointment of Catherine as our new incumbent.
Prayers: For Catherine and Tim as they settle into their new home and work.
ACP: Ilesa (Ibadan, Nigeria): Olubayu Sowale
20th October, Sharnbrook Stevington
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Ilesa South West (Ibadan, Nigeria): Samuel Egbebunmi; Irele - Eseodo (Ondo, Nigeria): Felix Akinbuluma
21st October, Sharnbrook Swineshead Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: Fruitful stewardship campaign.
Prayers: For the Stodden structural changes to make us more mission orientated.
ACP: The Church of the Province of West Africa; Daniel Sarfo, Primate & Metropolitan, CPWA, Archbishop of the Internal province of Ghana and Bishop of Kumasi
22nd October, Sharnbrook Thurleigh (LEP) Peter Kay, (Baptist Moderator) Peter Protheroe, (PTO) Monica Robinson, (R) Sue Ives
Thanksgiving: For our Meeting Place afternoon cafe and 1-4-All services which are reaching new people in our village.
Prayers: Our relationship with the local primary school as a new Headteacher arrives.
ACP: Iowa (ECUSA): Alan Scarfe; Kansas (ECUSA): Vacant
23rd October, Sharnbrook Turvey
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Iran (Jerusalem & Middle East): Vacant
24th October, Sharnbrook Wilden
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Isiala-Ngwa (Aba, Nigeria): Owen Azubuike
25th October, Sharnbrook Wymington
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Isial-Ngwa South: Isaac Nwaobia
26th October, Sharnbrook Yelden Stephen Holroyd
Thanksgiving: Fruitful stewardship campaign.
Prayers: For the Stodden structural changes to make us more mission orientated.
ACP: Isikwuato (Aba, Nigeria): Manasses Chijiokem Okere
27th October, St Albans Aldenham Robert Fletcher
Thanksgiving: Implementation of MAP so far
Prayers: Children’s work and All-Age family services
ACP: Jaffna (South India): Daniel Selvaratnam Thiagarajah
28th October, St Albans Bricket Wood
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: The Church in the Province of the West Indies
29th October, St Albans Colney Heath, St Mark Vacancy, Jill Suttie
Thanksgiving: For the commitment and working together of the church during the current Vacancy.
Prayers: For the interview process in early November for a new incumbent.
ACP: Jalingo (Jos, Nigeria): Timothy Yahaya
30th October, St Albans Frogmore, Holy Trinity Nick Weir, Mark Smith, Nigel Ward
Thanksgiving: For those coming for baptism and confirmation on November 4th.
Prayers: For our parish as we develop our whole church vision of ‘making disciples’ and work towards our next MAP.
ACP: Jamaica & The Cayman Islands: Howard Gregory; Jamaica - Kingston: Robert Thompson; Jamaica - Mandeville: Vacant; Jamaica - Montego Bay: Leon Golding; North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba: Leroy Brooks
31st October, St Albans London Colney, St Peter In Vacancy, Philip Green, (R) Rosie Rawlinson
Thanksgiving: For all those who have contributed their time and talents towards covering the Vacancy.
Prayers: That the remainder of the Vacancy will bring us new opportinities to Live God's Love in the village.
ACP: Jebba (Kwara, Nigeria): Timothy Adewole
1st November, St Albans Radlett Javaid Iqbal, (Rs) Fiona Holliday, Eileen Bigg, Dave Martin
Festival: All Saint's Day
Thanksgiving: For the work with young families and the success of our Messy Cafe and Messy Church.
Prayers: For the review of our MAP in autumn 2018 and the revised vision and energy for mission.
ACP: Johannesburg (Southern Africa): Stephen Mosimanegape Moreo
2nd November, Diocesan Synod
Thanksgiving: For all those who have agreed to serve for the new triennium.
Prayers: For wisdom and discernment that the work and decisions of Synod may be to the glory of God and the building up of His kingdom on earth.
ACP: Jos (Nigeria): Benjamin Kwashi
3rd November, Retired Clergy in the Diocese David Lawson (St Albans), Christopher Strong (Bedford), Martin King (Hertford)
Thanksgiving: The faithful service of Austin Smith as St Albans Retired Clergy Officer and all those who serve so faithfully in retirement.
Prayers: David Lawson in his new appointment and all those newly retired that they may find fulfilling ministry.
ACP: Juba (Loryko, South Sudan): Vacant; Asst Bishop of Juba: Fraser Yugu Elias
4th November, St Albans Shenley Javid Iqbal, Robert Fletcher, Daniel McCarthy, Helen King, Ann Poultney
Thanksgiving: : Continued missional work with the Methodists, Catholics and our Jewish friends. May we bear fruit from our selfless unity.
Prayers: For Daniel as he plans to go into remission from Lymphoma Cancer; may he bear fruit from the pruning. The period of transition since recent changes have occurred. May we bear fruit from the pruning.
ACP: The Church of Ceylon (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury): Colombo (Ceylon): Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey; Kurunegala (Ceylon): Keerthisiri Fernando
5th November, St Albans St Albans Abbey Jeffrey John, Abi Thompson, Kevin Walton, Sally Jones, Berkeley Zych, (R) Margaret Stratton
Thanksgiving: For dedication of our staff and volunteers in service of the Church.
Prayers: For the needs of the many pilgrims who pass through our doors each day.
ACP: Kabba (Lokoja, Nigeria): Steven Akobe
6th November, St Albans St Albans, Christ Church
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kadugli & Nuba Mountains (Sudan): Andudu Adam Elnail; Asst Bishop of Kadugli & Nuba Mountains: Hassan Osman
7th November, St Albans St Albans, St Luke Mark Slater, David Halsey, (R) Kath Clough
Thanksgiving: For our growing involvement in local state primary schools.
Prayers: For God’s grace and love to be increasingly evident through our community activities.
ACP: Kaduna (Kaduna, Nigeria): Vacant; Kafanchan (Abuja, Nigeria): Marcus Dogo
8th November, St Albans St Albans, St Mary Marshalswick Grant Holmes, (R) Paul Wiggins
Thanksgiving: Recent Confirmation, Admission to Communion, and baptisms.
Prayers: For growth through Flip Sunday.
ACP: Kagera (Tanzania): Aaron Kijanjali; Biharamulo (Tanzania): Vithalis Yusuph
9th November, St Albans St Albans, St Michael with St Mary, Childwick Green Kenneth Padley, Charles King, (PTO) John Hayton, (R) Liz Warren
Thanksgiving: For completion of expansion to St Michael's Primary School.
Prayers: For renewal of our MAP and its ownership by the whole parish.
ACP: Kajiado (Kenya): Gadiel Katanga Lenini
10th November, St Albans St Albans, St Paul Tony Hurle, (PTO) Andre Radmall, (Rs) Mike Ford, John Barron, Yvonne Gee
Thanksgiving: Thanks for the new staff positions filled.
Prayers: To grow in evangelism as a church.
ACP: Kajo Keji (Loryko, South Sudan): Emmanuel Murye
11th November, St Albans St Albans, St Peter Mark Dearnley, (PTOs) Jan Neale, Gill Keir, (Methodist Minister with PTO) Rosemary Fletcher, (Rs) Ruth Dearnley, Margaret Tinsley, Richard Butler
Festival: Armistice Day; Remembrance Sunday
Thanksgiving: The many opportunities for ministry and mission that come from being located at the top of St Alban’s High Street.
Prayers: Pray for Kate and Laura as they lead our children and youth work at St Peter’s.
ACP: Iglesia Episcopal de Cuba; Cuba: Griselda Delgado Del Carpio
12th November, St Albans St Albans, St Saviour
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kamango (Congo): Sabiti Tibafa Daniel
13th November, St Albans St Albans, St Stephen Becky Leach, Patrick Moriarty, (PTO) Martin Banister, Clare Baynes, Geoff Lackey, Allan Medforth, Ian Pidoux, (R) Stephanie Willcocks
Thanksgiving: For the Open Church project at St Stephens Church.
Prayers: For a growth in our ministry with children, young people and families.
ACP: Stanley Ntagali Archbishop of Uganda & and Bishop of Kampala; Asst Bishop of Kampala: Hannington Mutebi
14th November, Stevenage Graveley with Chivesfield (otherwise Graveley) Dave Brown
Thanksgiving: For our dedicated Church Wardens and our growing links to our Church School.
Prayers: For our coming PCC away day to pray and plan future strategy, and our plans for Christmas.
ACP: Kano (Kaduna, Nigeria): Zakka Nyam
15th November, Stevenage Knebworth Jim Pye
Thanksgiving: For outreach to young families via Messy Church, Mustard Seeds Group, & Smarties - Mum & Baby/Toddler Group.
Prayers: For numeric and spiritual growth for our church and the resources to fulfil our mission.
ACP: Kanyakumari (South India): Gnanasigamony Devakadasham; Karimnagar (South India): Reuben Mark
16th November, Stevenage Stevenage, All Saints, Pin Green
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kapsabet (Kenya): Paul Korir
17th November, Stevenage Stevenage, Holy Trinity
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Karachi (Pakistan): Sadiq Daniel
18th November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Andrew and St George
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Bermuda (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury); Bermuda (Bermuda): Nicholas Dill
19th November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Hugh and St John, Chells (LEP) Chandrika Perera
Thanksgiving: For the opportunities offered through extended study leave.
Prayers: For all taking on extra responsibilities during Chandy’s ESL.
ACP: Karnataka Central (South India): Prasana Kumar Samuel
20th November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Mary, Shephall
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Karnataka North: Ravikumar J. Niranjan
21st November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Nicholas Dave Brown
Thanksgiving: For a wonderful Church Weekend Away and our on going evangelism activities.
Prayers: For our coming PCC away day to pray and discuss future strategy, and for the funds and permisisons to progress our building work.
ACP: Karnataka South: Mohan Manoraj
22nd November, Stevenage Stevenage, St Peter, Broadwater Kate Sharples, (Rs) Obi Eneli, Gordon Baillie, Richard Brooks
Thanksgiving: For the baptisms of adults and young people.
Prayers: For the Christmas Journey.
ACP: Kasai - Mbujimayi (Congo): Marcel Kapinga
23rd November, Watford Abbots Langley Peter Waddell, Vanessa Kerswill, (R) Sally Sanderson
Thanksgiving: For the growth of our Youth Club.
Prayers: That our baptism candidates may grow in faith.
ACP: Kericho (Kenya): Ernest Kiprotich Ng'eno
24th November, Watford Bushey In Vacancy, Anne Underwood, Dave Poultney, Mary Kingsley,
Prayers: Pray for the work of Red Trust Bushey, a pioneer outreach in the parish.
ACP: Katakwa (Kenya): John OKude Omuse
25th November, Watford Bushey Heath, St Peter Andrew Burton, Sr. Diana Burton, CA
Thanksgiving: For new opportunities for evangelism.
Prayers: For growth in faith amongst our Family Service worshippers.
ACP: The Lusitanian Church (E-P to the ABC); Lusitanian Church (Portugal): José Jorge De Pina Cabral
26th November, Watford Langleybury, St Paul James Webster
Festival: Christ the King
Thanksgiving: For the dedicated support from PCC and church members.
Prayers: For guidance in our future plans for reconfiguring the church building and our youth work.
ACP: Katanga (Congo): Bertin Subi; Asst Bishop of Katanga (Congo): Lawrence Elisha Tendwa
27th November, Watford Leavesden, All Saints Eddie Green, Robert Kozak, Elliot James, (PTO) Peter Banyard, (Rs) Sue Oxlade, Charles Porter, Wendy Simpson
Thanksgiving: For new people stepping up and volunteering their time and talents.
Prayers: For increased financial generosity of our church family .
ACP: Katsina (Kaduna, Nigeria): Jonathan Bamaiyi
28th November, Watford Oxhey, All Saints Pam Wise, Liz Guest, (R) Jean Martin
Thanksgiving: For all the support we receive for ASCEND.
Prayers: For Liz and the parish as she begins her ministry with us.
ACP: Kebbi (Kaduna, Nigeria): Edmund Akanya
29th November, Watford Oxhey, St Matthew
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Keewatin (Rupert's Land, Canada): David Norman Ashdown
30th November, Watford Canons of the Cathedral
Thanksgiving: For all that the Canons contribute to the life of the Cathedral and the wider Diocese.
Prayers: For the College as they support the Cathedral and also for the life of the parishes and communities of which they are part.
ACP: Kentucky (ECUSA): Terry White
1st December, Watford Watford Tony Rindl
Thanksgiving: The ministry amongst families and children’s work is growing in and amongst a richly diverse congregation.
Prayers: As a congregation we will continue to be transformed as we prepare to return to the main church building which is currently being refurbished.
ACP: Kibondo (Tanzania): Awaiting Details; Kiteto (Tanzania): Isaiah Chambala
2nd December, Watford Watford, Christ Church and St Mark Duncan Campbell, (Rs) Keith Cheney, Sue Pankhurst
Thanksgiving: Lift Off! families and childrens' project and it's leader, Claire.
Prayers: Strength to spread the good news to the wider community yet to know Jesus.
ACP: The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (E-P to the ABC); The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain: Carlos López-Lozano
3rd December, Watford Watford, St Andrew (LEP) Ian Pankhurst
Festival: Advent Sunday
Thanksgiving: For renewed provision for youngsters during our main services.
Prayers: For increased inspiration and effectiveness in our efforts to develop deeper connections with people than 'St Andrew's is there for the occasions when we need it'.
ACP: Kibungo (Rwanda): Emmanuel Ntazinda; Kigeme (Rwanda): Assiel Musabyimana
4th December, Watford Watford, St John David Stevenson
Thanksgiving: Messy Church and all the families who attend.
Prayers: For growth in faithful Stewardship and Alms Giving.
ACP: Kigezi (Uganda): George Bagamuhunda
5th December, Watford Watford, St Luke Dave Middlebrook, Adrian Smith, (R) Dave Clarke
Thanksgiving: For the continued growth and new people coming each week.
Prayers: For the many visitors who will come over the Christmas period, that they may see 'Emmanuel - God with us'.
ACP: Kilmore; Elphin & Ardagh (Armagh, Ireland): Ferran Glenfield
6th December, Watford Watford, St Michael and All Angels (LEP) Geoffrey Calvert, (L) George Ochola, (R) Martin Heath
Thanksgiving: God’s continuing goodness to us.
Prayers: The needy people of our Church and Community.
ACP: Kimberley & Kuruman (Southern Africa): Oswald Swartz
7th December, Watford Watford, St Peter Chris Cottee, (Rs) Colin Heath, Michael White
Thanksgiving: For encouragement in our Messy Church and Friday Tea Party groups.
Prayers: For all the preparations for the vicar's retirement in July after 28 years.
ACP: Kinkiizi (Uganda): Dan Zoreka
8th December, Welwyn Hatfield Ayot St Peter David Munchin, Susannah Underwood, Philip Waller, Dominic Holroyd-Thomas, (Rs) Usha Hull, Colin Hull, Catherine Jupp, John Burnapp, Mick Simmons
Thanksgiving: A new treasurer.
Prayers: A lavatory.
ACP: Kinshasa (Congo): Achille Mutshindu
9th December, Welwyn Hatfield Bishop’s Hatfield St Etheldreda with St Luke Darren Collins, Penny Thomson, (PTO) William Clocksin, Sue Stilwell, Carl Garner (R) John Barnard
Thanksgiving: For the planning of the West End Project, that it will make St Etheldreda’s accesable all year round.
Prayers: For the night shelter at St Lukes, and the guest who will use it over the winter period.
ACP: Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury); Falkland Islands (Parish of): (Canterbury, Falkland Islands): Timothy Thornton
10th December, Welwyn Hatfield Bishop’s Hatfield St John In vacancy, (R) Vivien Marlow
Thanksgiving: Increased number of infant and adult baptisms.
Prayers: A new Team Vicar to fill the post.
ACP: Kirinyaga (Kenya): Joseph Kibuchwa
11th December, Welwyn Hatfield Bishop’s Hatfield St Michael and All Angels Paul Seymour
Thanksgiving: Thats the summer fete was a success.
Prayers: For younger families to join us.
ACP: Kisangani (Congo): Lambert Funga Botolome; Nord Kivu (Congo): Muhindo Isesomo
12th December, Welwyn Hatfield Codicote Philip Waller, (R) Paul Evenett
Thanksgiving: The willingness of church members to serve the community together, whilst offering worship on Sundays in very different styles.
Prayers: For us all to make the most of opportunities at Christmas to bring friends and neighbours to church.
ACP: Kita Kanto (Japan): Zerubbabel Katsuichi Hirota
13th December, Welwyn Hatfield Datchworth Susannah Underwood, (R) Catherine Jupp
Thanksgiving: For a congregation that is joyful and hard working!
Prayers: For 'Choc 'n' Chat' - a group starting this term for teenagers to explore faith.
ACP: Kitale (Kenya): Stephen Kewasis; Suffragan Bishop of Kitale (Kenya): Samson Tuliapus
14th December, Welwyn Hatfield Digswell Rob Marshall, (PTO) Margaret Cotton, John Cotton, Mike Shaw, (R) Rose Lloyd, (LLWs) Diana Holt, Ida Antwi
Thanksgiving: For community contacts across the parish during Advent.
Prayers: As the new Parish of Digswell emerges following pastoral reorganisation.
ACP: Kitgum (Uganda): Vacant
15th December, Welwyn Hatfield Hatfield Hyde, St Mary Magdalene
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kitui (Kenya): Josephat Mule
16th December, Welwyn Hatfield Lemsford Paul Seymour
Thanksgiving: That our MAP planning work is proving to be be a big positive in the life of the church.
Prayers: That we find ways of encouraging children and parents from our school to attend church more.
ACP: Kivu (Rwanda): Augustin Ahimana
17th December, Welwyn Hatfield North Mymms In Vacancy
Thanksgiving: For all the visiting Priests and Readers plus the other ministers in the Hatfield Team, who have helped to guide us through our vacancy. We also give thanks for the work of the Churchwardens, especially during the vacancy.
Prayers: For the successful appointment of a new Team Vicar and the continued spiritual growth of our Parish.
ACP: Kobe (Japan): Augustine Naoaki Kobayashi
18th December, Welwyn Hatfield Panshanger Hayley Young
Thanksgiving: Praise God for the new people coming into the church, the baptisms and new membership.
Prayers: For the ongoing development of our Christian witness in the community.
ACP: Koforidua (Ghana, West Africa): Felix Odei Annancy
19th December, Welwyn Hatfield Tewin Susannah Underwood, (R) Mr Mick Simmons
Thanksgiving: For the encounters we have through the occasional offices.
Prayers: For our work with young families, that it may bear fruit.
ACP: Kollam - Kottarakkara (South India): Vacant; Krishna-Godavari (South India): George Cornelious
20th December, Welwyn Hatfield Welwyn and Woolmer Green David Munchin, Susannah Underwood, Philip Waller, Dominic Holroyd-Thomas, (Rs) Usha Hull, Colin Hull, Catherine Jupp, John Burnapp, Mick Simmons
Thanksgiving: Successful pantomime.
Prayers: Rector makes it back from extended study leave.
ACP: Kondoa (Tanzania): Given Gaula
21st December, Welwyn Hatfield Welwyn Garden City Jenny Fennell, Liz Lavelle, (Rs) Carolyn Annand, Joan Gilbert
Thanksgiving: For the Christmas Tree Festival and Schools Week.
Prayers: For all who will worship with us over Christmas.
ACP: Kongor (Upper Nile, South Sudan): Gabriel Thuch Agoth Deng
22nd December, Wheathampstead Ayot St Lawrence
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kontagora (Lokoja, Nigeria): Jonah Ibrahim
23rd December, Wheathampstead Flamstead
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kubwa (Abuja, Nigeria): Duke Akamisoko
24th December, Wheathampstead Harpenden Dennis Stamps, Linda Williams, Sally Goodson, James Hadley, (L) Nicholas Goulding, (Rs) Pauline Gilbert, Jenny Goulding, Jacquie Hibbert, Andrew Marsh, Brenda Marshall, Edmund Marshall, Heather Richards, Gill White, Rachel Wakefield, (LLW) Gordon Bentley, Elizabeth De Jong, Nina Featherstone, Richard Hurst, Jean McIntosh, Christy Monson, Hilary Pask, Victoria Platt, Christine Powell, Suzanne Rose
Thanksgiving: For sound and light project and 800th anniversary celebrations at St Nicholas church, completion of Golden Jubilee Baptistry window at All Saints, continued growth of St Mary's.
Prayers: For our parish mission to children, families and young people.
ACP: Kuching (South East Asia): Danald Jute; Ast Bishop of Kuching (South East Asia):
25th December, Christmas Day
Festival: Christmas Day
Thanksgiving: The birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Prayers: That the world may know the light of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us
ACP: Solomon Cheong Sung Voon
26th December, Wheathampstead Harpenden, St John
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kumi (Uganda): Thomas Irigei
27th December, Wheathampstead Kimpton
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kushtia (Bangladesh): Samuel Sunil Mankhin
28th December, Wheathampstead Markyate Street, St John the Baptist
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kutigi (Lokoja, Nigeria): Jeremiah Kolo; Kwara (Kwara, Nigeria): Olusegun Adeyemi
29th December, Wheathampstead Redbourn Will Gibbs, Tim Vickers, (R) Kay Vernon
Thanksgiving: For the vocations to various forms of ministry that have been nurtured in recent years.
Prayers: For our plans for a parish pilgrimage in 2019.
ACP: Kwoi (Abuja, Nigeria): Paul Zamani
30th December, Wheathampstead Sandridge Em Coley
Thanksgiving: The ministry of Rev Peter Crumpler and the work God has done through him in the 5 years he has been at St Leonard’s
Prayers: Ongoing development of links with our community, and new opportunities.
ACP: Kyoto (Japan): Stephen Takashi Kochi
31st December, Wheathampstead Wheathampstead
Prayers: We pray for the people of the church and the community they serve
ACP: Kyushu (Japan): Luke Ken-ichi Muto