John Birch

Second Sunday of Lent Opening prayer God of love, be the love that we find here and share with friend and stranger…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - First Sunday of Lent Year B

by BRF - John Birch

First Sunday of Lent Opening prayer Throughout the world, your people are worshipping, in cathedral and chapel, hidden rooms, prison cells, together, alone…

The Act of Prayer Year B - Sunday Next before Lent Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Sunday Next before Lent Year B Opening prayer Throughout the world, your people are worshipping, in cathedral and chapel, hidden rooms, prison cells, together, alone…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Second Sunday before Lent Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Second Sunday before Lent Year B Opening prayer As we join together in worship, we remember those who would love to be with us but are prevented— those who are unwell, those on holiday, those who are infirm…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Proper 3 Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Proper 3 Year B Opening prayer For freedom of worship, meeting openly in your name, we thank you, Lord…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Proper 2 Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Proper 2 Year B Opening prayer Bless all who are gathered for worship here today. Bless those who lead and those who serve…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Proper 1 Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Proper 1 Year B Opening prayer This is your new day, and we praise you for the opportunities it provides for prayer and worship, teaching and insight, sharing and service…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Fourth Sunday of Epiphany Year B Opening prayer In this place and at this time, as we gather in your name, be the peace that we desire, the healing that we seek, the forgiveness that we need, in this place and at this time, as we gather in your name…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Third Sunday of Epiphany Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Third Sunday of Epiphany Year B Opening prayer We set aside this time, precious moments in the presence of Father, Son and Spirit…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Second Sunday of Epiphany Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Second Sunday of Epiphany Year B Opening prayer You speak to us in many ways: in the quiet of our worship, the singing of our hymns, the reading of your word, the fellowship we share. Open our ears and hearts that we might hear your gentle voice and, hearing, respond…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Baptism of Christ Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Baptism of Christ Year B Opening prayer We worship you, O Lord our God, in the splendour of your holiness, in full knowledge of your grace and mercy and in the presence of your people, our brothers and sisters in Christ…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - The Epiphany Year B

by BRF - John Birch

The Epiphany Year B Opening prayer As wise men from the east discovered the Christ-child and offered their precious gifts…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - Second Sunday of Christmas Year B

by BRF - John Birch

Second Sunday of Christmas Year B Opening prayer We meet today as children of the living God, through his glorious grace and our Saviour, Jesus Christ…

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The Act of Prayer Year B - First Sunday of Christmas Year B

by BRF - John Birch

First Sunday of Christmas Year B Opening prayer We join with creation and the angels above in praising our maker and redeemer for the wonders around us, the glory of his grace, and the Christ-child, born in a stable who is salvation for all people upon earth…

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