Reading this week's prayers is The Revd Canon Anna Macham. Anna Macham is the Canon Precentor at Salisbury Cathedral, with responsibility for the Liturgy and Music Department and for the Cathedral’s worship.
Monday 2 February: Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Oldbury, Calne Deanery
Loving Lord,
We raise to you in prayer the people and community of Oldbury. We pray for all in this place that they may be refreshed and blessed in their ministry, including clergy, Matthew Earwicker.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff of Cherhill and Heddington Primary Schools.
Amen
Tuesday 3 February: Royal Wootton Bassett, Calne Deanery
Heavenly Father,
We raise to you those who work, live and worship in Royal Wootton Bassett. We thank you for all those who lead, including the Revd Jane Curtis.
We pray for all who attend Royal Wootton Bassett St Bartholomew's Primary Academy.
Amen
Wednesday 4 February: The Light Church, Calne Deanery
Almighty God,
We pray for your blessing on The Light Church and raise to you the Revd Tom Morgan. May your peace be felt by all who enter this place and your presence known.
In our prayers for our link diocese, we pray for The Rt Revd Peter Garang Akuei, Bishop of Nyamlel in South Sudan.
Amen
Thursday 5 February: Marden Vale, Calne Deanery
Lord God, Prince of Peace,
We raise to you the communities of Marden Vale, for all who live and work there. We pray for the clergy, Caspar Bush and Sarah Errington.
We pray for the pupils, families and staff of:
Derry Hill Primary School
Marden Vale Primary Academy
Calne Holy Trinity Academy
Amen
Friday 6 February: Lyneham and Woodhill, Calne Deanery
We pray today for your abundant blessing on all who live in the communities of Lyneham and Woodhill, asking that your hand may rest on those who lead and minister there, including the Revd Richard Holness.
We raise to you Broad Town Primary School.
Amen
Saturday 7 February: Marlborough Deanery
Loving God,
We pray for the communities of Marlborough, asking for your blessing upon them, particularly for the Rural Dean, Beth Hutton, and Lay Chair, Sarah Musgrave.
Amen
Sunday 8 February: Second Sunday before Lent
Ridgeway, Marlborough Deanery
Eternal God,
We pray for the communities of Ridgeway in the Marlborough Deanery, for all who work, play and pray there. We pray for the Revd Roger Powell and all lay ministers and leaders who serve you in this place.
We pray for the staff, students and parents at Ogbourne St George and St Andrew Primary School.
In our prayers for the Anglican Communion, we pray for Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
Amen