We believe prayer is a beautiful gift from God; an invitation to participate in his heart and mission in the world. In prayer we experience God and hear from God and lay our desires at his feet.
You don’t have to be a ‘professional’ Christian to pray, but for those of us who are committed followers of Jesus, prayer is an essential discipline that shapes our lives. We can pray in words and in other wonderful and creative ways such as singing, painting, and dance.
We also believe in prophecy - a gift of the Holy Spirit through which God makes his heart and will known to his people. The Apostle Paul says we should eagerly desire the special abilities the Holy Spirit gives, especially the ability to prophesy (1 Cor 14:1), so we lean into this instruction.
Whenever we meet we pray. Below are some ways to encourage you to pray at home, work, school, or wherever you find yourself through the week:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
Lectio 365 is a free daily devotional app that helps you pray the Bible every day and evening led by Pete Greig and the 24/7 Prayer team.
Lectio 365 - 24-7 Prayer International
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel is a daily Bible reading plan which takes you through the whole Bible in 365 days. It is ideal for anyone who is looking for an easy and accessible way to read and understand the Bible. Visit the website here or download the app on your device.
Time to Pray is a free app from the Church of England. You can use Prayer During the Day on its own, as your sole act of prayer and praise, or you can use it alongside Night Prayer as a pattern of prayer at the beginning and end of the day.
Time To Pray app and podcast | The Church of England
Conversations started back in March 2023 that place St Stephen’s Redditch at the centre of a regional strategy for renewal in the Anglican church. The rubber is hitting the road now and so beginning in autumn 2024 we’re going to experience some flux.
