© Clent P.C.C. 2026
Worcester Diocese Podcast
A sermon podcast for the second Sunday of Lent on 1 March 2026 from Angela Gerrard, Reader in the Pershore Benefice.Collect
Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth, that they may return to the way of righteousness: grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever... Amen Prayers Please pray for_ • peace and reconciliation in all areas of conflict • those injured or killed in the battle for peace • those involved in safeguarding our vulnerable worshippers • all those who are unwell, inc. Anthony and Rachel • those who have died - - inc. Keith, Christopher and Brian - their families and friends • all who visit us, either in person at church or through this web • those living at Stoney Lane, Clent & Broadwater Drive, Hagley Readings for Sunday 01 March Readings from ‘Year A’ Old Testament Psalm New Testament Gospel Genesis 12.1-4a 121 Romans 4.1-5,13-17 John 3.1-17Diocesan Prayers
Mon 2 Five Alive Parish w Bishampton & Throckmorton Give thanks for our village’s schools and uniformed organisations for young people. Please pray for them, and for new volunteers to continue Open the Book. Please pray as we discern how to be church in this day, use our resources wisely, and imaginatively seek new resources and for all who serve our churches and villages in their varied ministries. Clergy: Sarah Dangerfield, Emma Goldby. Reader: Delia Harding Tue 3 World Hearing Day Thank you Lord, for the gift of hearing. Please help those who find it hard to hear and bless doctors, families, and others who help them. Teach us to listen with love and care. May everyone feel heard and included and help us make the world kinder and more understanding to those with hearing difficulties. Wed 4 Diocese of Peru With ongoing concerns about finances and most clergy working secular jobs in addition to their ministerial roles, pray for those charged with putting the Diocese on a sustainable financial footing. Pray too for those working with congregations on stewardship, and those ensuring transparent and wise spending. Thur 5 Five Alive Parish w Bishampton & Throckmorton Give thanks for all who care for our church buildings and churchyards; for regular giving and those who fundraise. Pray for mission through community engagement, for new opportunities for worship, prayer and deepening discipleship and for all who serve our churches and villages. Clergy: Sarah Dangerfield, Emma Goldby. Reader: Delia Harding Fri 6 Diocesan Safeguarding team We give thanks for the Diocesan Safeguarding team and all they do to help ensure our churches are as safe as they can be, supporting clergy, Parish Safeguarding Officers and others across the Diocese. Hilary Higton, Delia Stokes, Claire Arden, Casey Gallagher, Simon Hill, Liz Toone Sat 7 Growing as Kingdom People Lord, teach us to serve with humble hearts. May our actions proclaim your love and justice. Grow us into people who embody the values of your kingdom. Amen. Amen HUGH NELSON BECOMES 114TH BISHOP OF WORCESTER Bishop Hugh said: “It is an enormous privilege to be appointed as the next Bishop of Worcester. I am so looking forward to joining you in Worcestershire and Dudley on your journey as Kingdom People; getting to know the different communities across the Diocese and finding out what God is up to in its villages, towns and cities. “The Diocese of Worcester is full of so much that is good and holy, with plans to double the number of young disciples, to create 100 new worshipping communities, to renew churches right across the area and to underpin all this by resourcing clergy and lay leaders. And all of that building on the faithful, generous service of people in churches of every size, tradition and place from Dudley to Bredon, and from Malvern to Redditch.”
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© Clent P.C.C. 2026
Worcester Diocese Podcast
A sermon podcast for the second Sunday of Lent on 1 March 2026 from Angela Gerrard, Reader in the Pershore Benefice.Collect
Almighty God, you show to those who are in error the light of your truth, that they may return to the way of righteousness: grant to all those who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s religion, that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession, and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever... Amen Prayers Please pray for_ • peace and reconciliation in all areas of conflict • those injured or killed in the battle for peace • those involved in safeguarding our vulnerable worshippers • all those who are unwell, inc. Anthony and Rachel • those who have died - - inc. Keith, Christopher and Brian - their families and friends • all who visit us, either in person at church or through this web • those living at Stoney Lane, Clent & Broadwater Drive, Hagley Readings for Sunday 01 March Readings from ‘Year A’ Old Testament Psalm New Testament Gospel Genesis 12.1-4a 121 Romans 4.1-5,13-17 John 3.1-17Diocesan Prayers
Mon 2 Five Alive Parish w Bishampton & Throckmorton Give thanks for our village’s schools and uniformed organisations for young people. Please pray for them, and for new volunteers to continue Open the Book. Please pray as we discern how to be church in this day, use our resources wisely, and imaginatively seek new resources and for all who serve our churches and villages in their varied ministries. Clergy: Sarah Dangerfield, Emma Goldby. Reader: Delia Harding Tue 3 World Hearing Day Thank you Lord, for the gift of hearing. Please help those who find it hard to hear and bless doctors, families, and others who help them. Teach us to listen with love and care. May everyone feel heard and included and help us make the world kinder and more understanding to those with hearing difficulties. Wed 4 Diocese of Peru With ongoing concerns about finances and most clergy working secular jobs in addition to their ministerial roles, pray for those charged with putting the Diocese on a sustainable financial footing. Pray too for those working with congregations on stewardship, and those ensuring transparent and wise spending. Thur 5 Five Alive Parish w Bishampton & Throckmorton Give thanks for all who care for our church buildings and churchyards; for regular giving and those who fundraise. Pray for mission through community engagement, for new opportunities for worship, prayer and deepening discipleship and for all who serve our churches and villages. Clergy: Sarah Dangerfield, Emma Goldby. Reader: Delia Harding Fri 6 Diocesan Safeguarding team We give thanks for the Diocesan Safeguarding team and all they do to help ensure our churches are as safe as they can be, supporting clergy, Parish Safeguarding Officers and others across the Diocese. Hilary Higton, Delia Stokes, Claire Arden, Casey Gallagher, Simon Hill, Liz Toone Sat 7 Growing as Kingdom People Lord, teach us to serve with humble hearts. May our actions proclaim your love and justice. Grow us into people who embody the values of your kingdom. Amen. Amen HUGH NELSON BECOMES 114TH BISHOP OF WORCESTER Bishop Hugh said: “It is an enormous privilege to be appointed as the next Bishop of Worcester. I am so looking forward to joining you in Worcestershire and Dudley on your journey as Kingdom People; getting to know the different communities across the Diocese and finding out what God is up to in its villages, towns and cities. “The Diocese of Worcester is full of so much that is good and holy, with plans to double the number of young disciples, to create 100 new worshipping communities, to renew churches right across the area and to underpin all this by resourcing clergy and lay leaders. And all of that building on the faithful, generous service of people in churches of every size, tradition and place from Dudley to Bredon, and from Malvern to Redditch.”
