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Prayer

At its heart prayer is simply being with God who loves us. In prayer we praise God, give thanks, listen for His voice and bring our needs and the needs of the world before Him. There are a number of different opportunities to pray with others listed in this section of the website and the church is open nearly every morning for prayer should you want to come and spend some time in the peace with God. 

Prayer Ministry

If you would like us to pray for you or someone you care for then we would be glad to do that. Prayer Ministry is a model of prayer where a couple of people come and pray alongside you seeking God with you. St Mary’s is blessed with a group of people who are trained to offer extended times to pray with you about any issue you would like to bring to God. This could be a health need or a difficult time you are facing or just simply that you want to know God’s love.

Prayer is there for you in different ways:

  • There are people available to pray for individuals at each of our services on Sunday.
  • If you write a prayer on the paper provided and attach to the string across the organ pipes, your prayer will be included in the Saturday prayers.  
  • Email your prayer request to prayer@stmarysb.org.uk.
  • Contact one of the clergy directly.
  • Use the QR code in the poster below if you would like to book an appointment to pray with someone in person

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Growing in prayer

At times we have coordinated prayer walks along the roads near the church to pray for residents. For one week each year, congregation members volunteer set amounts of time to come in to church and pray, mainly for our mission partners, in what all together becomes a week of continual prayer (see 24/7 Prayer Week). If you would like to be involved in this, contact the church office on 0117 968 7449.

Daily Prayer

The clergy lead daily prayer on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings in the James chapel from 9am - 9.15am. You are welcome to join them if you would like to. 

Prayer for Youth and Children 

A group of people meet to pray for and support the Youth and Children’s Ministry on Mondays from 9am - 9.45am  in the James Chapel You are welcome to join us. 

Saturday Morning - Currently on Zoom

Prayers are led for the church community and any who have asked for prayer. Do join the group at 8.30am for an hour if you’d like to.

Meditation Group

There is a meditation group that meets twice per month to pray. If you are interested in this, you would be most welcome, please contact the church office. 


Urgent Prayer requests 

If you have a need that you would like prayed for urgently and in confidence we have a small group of people who have committed to pray for you. Please send your requests to prayer@stmarysb.org.uk or the church office and someone will respond. 

24/7

At least once a year we commit to praying for 7 days 24 hours a day for the world and the church. We also spend time listening for anything that God would like to say to us. This is always a significant point in the annual life of the church when church members sign up for 1 hour slots for the week.