Prayer is so vital. It has been described as the ‘engine room’ of the church where we get down to the real work! It is so important to meet together and pray for one another and for our world.”

“The prayer meetings always have a different focus and I like that there is such variety so we make sure to be praying for lots of important areas.”

“I was so touched to be able to pray with someone after the service. It made such a difference to talk with someone and share my situation in prayer.”

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Prayer

Prayer is a vital part of our life as a church. We believe that God delights to hear and answer prayer, which is a crucial part of everything we do.

Prayer meetings

Described as the “engine room” of the church, our monthly prayer meetings are where we gather as God’s people to pray for our world, community, and church. These occur directly after the Sunday morning service at 11:30 am in the church hall on the second Sunday of each month. They are open to anyone, and we encourage everyone to come along. Please connect via Zoom for those who can’t be there in person. We pray for different areas and topics each month, and there are always activities for children so that families can get involved, too.

Prayer Chain

To keep us praying for one another as a church family, we send an email out weekly with requests for personal prayer from congregation members. If you would like to request to be on the prayer chain for any given week or to receive the weekly email if you don’t already, please get in touch with the office who will be in touch (you will also need to have completed a church GDPR form). Due to the personal nature of the requests, the prayer chain is not made publicly available, and we would not grant permission to receive it from someone not known to us.

Other opportunities to pray

Prayer themes

Subscribe to daily prayer suggestions from St John’s in the Prayermate app

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Prayer Calendar

Receive daily prayer prompts in your calendar: please get in touch with the office for more details. Prayer during our services: All our services include a time of corporate prayer that a church member leads.

Prayer after the service

Opportunity to be prayed for by a member of the prayer team.  

Would you like us to pray for you?

Please feel free to submit a request to be shared in confidence with members of our leadership team, who will be praying for you.

Submit a Prayer Request. Please get in touch with the office for more details.

Prayer Calendar

Tuesday, 24 Jun 25

God of hope, we remember our older friends, family and members of our church family, particularly those who are feeling vulnerable and struggling with health issues. Thank you for all they have contributed in the past, and for the gifts you give them now to keep working in your service and mentoring others. Thank you for 'Connections', providing friendship and fellowship on Monday afternoons.

Wednesday, 25 Jun 25

Gracious Lord, we pray for all those who serve us by working in local shops and businesses. It's sad to see our town centres with so many closures and empty shop-fronts, but thank you too for new opportunities, especially for all the charity shops which are represented and are raising funds for good causes.

Thursday, 26 Jun 25

God of all comfort, thank you that you draw very close to all those who are grieving, and to those who are suffering with persistent physical or mental ill health. We pray that they may each be very conscious of your comfort and strength, and ask that we may be faithful in praying for them.

Friday, 27 Jun 25

God of justice and grace, we pray for MP's and the House of Lords as they debate the very sensitive issues of Assisted Suicide and the Termination of Pregnancy right up to full term. We pray that they may recognise the emotional and physical damage to all involved, and above all acknowledge you, the giver and sustainer of all life.

Saturday, 28 Jun 25

Loving Father, we pray for our families and friends, and all those we hold dear, that you will keep them safe and protect them from harm.Thank you that you put the lonely in families and that you have created us to live in communities, to share deep friendships, and to support one another in good times or bad.

Sunday, 29 Jun 25

Dear Lord: I am ready to follow you courageously today but give me the strength I need to do this. Help me not to forget you nor turn from your ways, but that all I do would be done by your power and for your glory. We ask for the services this week to be so helpful for people as you build faith, build your church, and reach out to others. Amen.