⛪ 'Every church a pilgrim place?' 'Are there ways that we can pick up on this opportunity? This might simply mean intentionally opening our churches as places of pilgrimage for curious visitors'. sheffdio.org/NetworkSu2026
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Shining as #LightsforChrist across South Yorkshire & the East Riding. The Church of England, serving our communities.
Today we pray for: Waterways Chaplain: Sally Davies #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: St Peter & St Paul. ‘Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ to God’s elect …’ (1 Pet 1:1). Give thanks for the commitment of both these early leaders to pass on faithfully what Jesus taught #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Prison Chaplains: Marion Ball, Joanne Byrne & Christopher Hobbs #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Hattingen-Witten. Today we pray for: the parish of Ruedinghausen: Carsten Griese #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Our partnership with the church district of Hattingen-Witten. Today we pray for the parish of Nierenhof: Dirk Scheuermann. #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Mike North in his role at advisor for children, youth & families work #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Denise Teal, Chaplain among deaf people & for others who assist with signing at major events #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Anesia Cook in her role as Racial Justice Officer & Rachel Edmonds working alongside her #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: All Saints Adlingfleet; St Bartholomew Eastoft; St Margaret Swinefleet; St Mary Magdalene Whitgift: #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Fathers’ Day. Pray for fathers you know, those who are struggling as well as those for whom this is a positive day #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: St Peter Askern: Stella McHugh #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Hope Weekend (19-21): pray for our young people spearheading witness & practical mission over this weekend across the diocese #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Grants Committee meets today #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: St John the Evangelist, Goole: Hannah Patton, Ben Grist, Carol Rashid #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: St Laurence Snaith; Holy Trinity Cowick; St John the Baptist Heck & St Paul Hensall; Michael Towle, Chris Hutchinson & a looking to appoint an oversight minister #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Bishop Pete: for his ministry in the diocese, his work on the Orgreave Enquiry & his national role in the Lords #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Peak Pilgrimage Stage 2, Hartington to Monyash: for this to be spiritually refreshing to each participant #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: St David Airmyn; St Mary the Virgin Hook; St James Rawcliffe; Philip Ball #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Barnabas, Apostle. ‘Set apart for me Barnabas & Saul …’ (Acts 13:2). We forget that Barnabas was the senior partner at this point. Who are we mentoring? Are we ready for them to eclipse us in ministry? #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: New churchwardens’ conference: that those newly appointed will feel better equipped for their role #SheffPrayer
'In my last post, we talked about having more nets to catch more fish. This time the question is, ‘"Where do you put the fish when you have caught them?"' This week's Barnabas Blog has been written by John Marsh, Mission Development Adviser. www.sheffield.anglican.org/more-sheepfolds-more-sheep/
More sheepfolds more sheep - The Diocese of Sheffield
This week's Barnabas Blog has been written by John Marsh, Mission Development Adviser
sheffield.anglican.org
Today we pray for: All Saints Owston & St Michael Skellow: Stephen Gardner, Jacquie Gardner #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: All Saints Woodlands: Stephen Gardner, Jacquie Gardner #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: Parish Safeguarding Officers’ Day: an opportunity to recognise their work & also equip them further #SheffPrayer
Today we pray for: St Laurence, Adwick-le-Street with St Michael & All Angels, Skelbrooke; Stephen Gardner, Jacquie Gardner #SheffPrayer
We're delighted to be one of the charities supported by this year's Bishop's Garden Party! 🎉 Thank you to Bishop Pete and Cathy for bringing people together in support of great causes across South Yorkshire. Join us on Saturday 13 June, for an afternoon of music, food, activities, and community. 🧡
Today we pray for: Corpus Christi. ‘Whenever you eat this bread & drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes’ (1 Cor 11:26). Look back, with thanks, but also pray for the hope to come, to which this sacrament always points us #SheffPrayer