Man at Prayer

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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QR Code for St Johns Payer feed

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Download the PRAYERMATE app to receive weekly prayer themes or access them here.

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

Saturday, 04 Apr 26

As we await the resurrection truth being proclaimed tomorrow, let us appreciate something of the sorrow and joy of the early believers as they moved from despair and sadness to the wonder and joy on that first Easter Sunday. Grant us faith to believe and courage to be seen as your church here and now.

Sunday, 05 Apr 26

Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Monday, 06 Apr 26

Praise the Lord for Jesus’ resurrection and our promise of salvation through His sacrifice on the cross on Good Friday. We are blessed with new life in Christ and surrounded by the natural world responding to Spring with increased warmth and colour. Thank God for springtime bringing us buds of promise and hope.

Tuesday, 07 Apr 26

At this time of insecurity and uncertainty, of war in the Middle East and Ukraine, we pray for our Government and Leaders. May they be guided by your Holy Spirit to lead our country wisely, with integrity and foresight. To seek your way forward and follow your guidance.

Wednesday, 08 Apr 26

We shall have local elections in May. We pray for your choice of local government officers to be elected, that they will work together co-operatively for the good of all their constituents. We pray for our Parish Councils. Bless our church - Nick and his family; our Church leaders; churchwardens and PCC as they work to make St John’s a welcoming and inclusive church.

Thursday, 09 Apr 26

The church is an organisation primarily concerned with the good of others. Let us support the Carers we know within their family, whose lives are shaped by the needs of others. Carers may feel as if they have no value outside of their caring role. Help us, Lord, to offer friendship, generosity and our time to support and encourage them.

Friday, 10 Apr 26

“God calls us to be a community of love”, John Stott. Help us, Heavenly Father, to remember those we know who are disadvantaged; disabled; depressed; awaiting medical appointments and those who feel sidelined, forgotten and lonely. Fill us with love. Keep us faithful in prayer and give us insight and patience to respond to their needs.