Prayer underpins all that we do at All Saints.
Prayer and bible study.
We provide a range of opportunities for people to meet for worship, prayer and study. Whether you are a family, couple or individual you are welcome and we hope that you find All Saints’ a place where prayer is natural.
We try to have a few minutes of quietness (often with gentle music playing) before our services, to give an opportunity for individuals to still themselves and speak to God in prayer.
We have a prayer board outside the chapel, where any requests for prayer can be noted, and a stand where candles can be lit as a sign of our prayer and concern for others.
Night Prayer
On several nights a week Night Prayer is streamed from the home of one of the ministry team at 9:30pm. This began during Covid and has become a valued way of joining together in prayer. You can watch live or on catch up at https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsclayton
Morning Prayer is said in church on Wednesdays at 9:15, Fridays at 9:30 and sometimes on other days as well. You are most welcome to come and join in.
Bible Study
At various times of the year we offer groups where people can discuss the bible, encourage each other, and hopefully grow in faith and understanding.
Each year we hold a START course, looking at the basics of the Christian faith.
During Lent house groups meet in homes around the parish to look at a particular topic. During the last two years we have used ‘Frontlines’ (connecting our faith to our daily lives) and a diocesan course looking at the big themes in the Book of Exodus.
On most Wednesdays a study group takes place at the back of Church from 11:15 til 12:30. All are most welcome, whether or not they have been to the service at 10am first. Sometimes we work our way through a book of the bible, at other times we look at different themes and topics.
Set aside time for prayer – Some prayer links
We have challenged members of the congregation to join in saying a psalm and short prayer in common each day as part of our routine – a way of praying together. Follow the link to download the monthly cycle.
Try looking at:
The Church of England Website with Morning, Evening and Night Prayer for each day all ready to use – a great way to join in the Prayer of the Church wherever you find yourself, especially if you download the app. (aimermedia.com/app/dailyprayer).
Pray As You Go which provides ten minutes of guided prayer – music, prayers, scripture, points for reflection – for each day. Again you can download an app.
Lectio 365 which again offers guided prayer for each day, reflecting on a particular passage
The Plough which gives a prayer and bible verse for each day.
Scripture Union’s world live resource.