Prayer at St Mary's

Prayer is one of the most important ways we have to grow and nurture our faith. St Mary's is open 24/7 and you are welcome to come in any time to sit and pray quietly in this beautiful, peaceful place. We have prayer cards if you need help with what to say, and you can light a candle in memory of a loved one at the front of the church. See below for all the ways that prayer is taking place at St Mary's and how you can make a prayer request.

Christian meditation

On the first and third Sundays of each month we meet in the church at 8.30 am to sit quietly in the presence of God. We sit in silence for about 20 minutes before having breakfast with tea, coffee and croissants. All are very welcome to join in. You don't need any experience of prayer or meditation. We'll provide the breakfast!

Prayer requests

We believe strongly that God answers prayers. He calls us to bring our worries, anxieties and burdens to Him. If there's anything you'd like us to pray about, there's a prayer request box at the back of the church, where you can put your requests (you don't need to give names if you want to remain anonymous). Alternatively you can email your prayer request to stmaryswelshnewton@gmail.com. We will treat your prayer requests with sensitivity and in confidence. Mark your request "Confidential" if you wish it to remain anonymous.

Benefice Prayer Group

The Wye Brooks Benefice have a weekly prayer meeting which meets at 7.30 pm on Tuesday evenings. At present the meeting is on zoom. For more information check the weekly benefice.

BENEFICE WEEKLY UPDATE >>

LECTIO 365

Lectio365 is a daily prayer app created by the 24/7 prayer team. It provides a wonderful daily morning and evening prayer reflection.

LECTIO 365 PRAYER REOURCES >>

Church of England Daily Prayer

The Church of England offers many prayer resources including Morning, Evening and Night Prayer liturgy.

CHURCH OF ENGLAND DAILY PRAYER >>