Cycle of Prayer 20-26 October

Reading this week's prayers is Will Triffitt. Will is the Digital Engagement Officer for the Diocese.

October 2025

Listen to our prayers here.

Monday 20 October: Iwerne Valley, Milton & Blandford Deanery 

Our Father, 

We raise to you the benefice of Iwerne Valley, praying for all who work, play, and worship there. We pray for the ministry and leadership of the clergy, David John, David Sinclair and all those who strive to support and serve their neighbour in this community.  

We pray for the pupils, staff and families of Fontmell Magna St Andrew's Primary School. 

Amen 

Tuesday 21 October: Long Barrow, Milton & Blandford Deanery  

Eternal God,   

Thank you for the communities of Long Barrow. We pray for your guidance on all those who lead and worship there, especially in this time of vacancy. 

We pray for the pupils, families and staff of Durweston Primary School and Pimperne Primary School 

Amen 

Wednesday 22 October: Red Post, Milton & Blandford Deanery 

Everlasting Lord,   

We raise to you the communities of Red Post in the Milton & Blandford Deanery, asking for your blessing upon the lives of all who live there, and on the ministry of the Revd Jane Williams. 

In our prayers for our link diocese, we pray for the Rt Revd Zacharia Mangar Apeti, Bishop of Wulu in South Sudan 

Amen  

Thursday 23 October: Two Rivers, Milton & Blandford Deanery  

Creator God,   

We pray for the benefice of Two Rivers, that all those living there may be blessed by your presence and your peace. We pray for your blessing on clergy, Carolyn Couzens, and Steve Atkins. 

We raise to you the children, staff and families of  

Spetisbury Hall & Sloper's Primary School 

Blandford St Mary Primary School 

Amen 

Friday 24 October: Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas, Milton & Blandford Deanery 

Loving God, 

We raise to you the communities of Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas, asking for your blessing upon them. 

We pray for the Revd Lewis Pearson and his ministry to the community. 

We pray for all the pupils, families and staff of Dunbury Church of England Academy. 

Amen 

Saturday 25 October: Wimborne Deanery 

Our God,  

We thank you today for the parishes of Wimborne. We pray for your blessing upon all those who live, work, pray and play there. 

We pray for the Rural Dean, Andrew Rowland, Assistant Rural Dean, Jane Burgess and Lay Chair, Gillian Clarke.  

Amen 

Sunday 26 October: Last Sunday after Trinity  

Alderholt, Wimborne Deanery  

Loving God,   

We pray for your blessing on the community of Alderholt, for those who live and work in this place. We pray for the ministry of the Revd Simon Woodley.  

We raise to you the pupils, staff and families of Alderholt St James First School. 

In our prayers for the global Anglican church, we pray for the Church in Wales. 

Amen 

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