Prayer

Prayer 4 Mission.

 

A prayer group that specifically supports the focus on mission has been established. It meets on the first Sunday of the month to pray together, and encourages team members to pray about specific mission issues as and when they arise. This group has its own on-line group and forum within this website. Membership is open to anyone - if you want to be part of this - simply ask!
 

 

Prayer is at the heart of the life of St Edmund's. It is the heartbeat of the church. 

The chapel is a place of quiet. Here you can sit and reflect, perhaps light a candle or write a prayer request.

There are a number of pictues that we use in the chapel to aid contemplation and prayer. These will change according to the seasons.

These include fabric wall panels and a photograph depicting new life and growth.

Occasionally we shall use a copy of the picture 'The Return of the Prodigal' by Rembrandt. Many have found this picture helpful - stay awhile and discover what the picture may have to say to you. 

At other times there will be a simple wooden cross.

Simply take time to enjoy the space. Sit and read a book, read the Bible, or day dream.

Click here for help with learning how to pray

If you have specific prayer needs do please feel free to make contact with us.

During the week we have a pattern of daily prayer - you are welcome to join us.

Morning Prayer: 9 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Evening Prayer:  6 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Holy Communion:  Wednesday 9.30 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m.

We operate a prayer chain through the church. Used if there is something urgent to pray about. Phone Kath Smith on 01322 270335 to set the prayer chain going.

You can email prayer requests and we will ensure they are dealt with swiftly.

If you are at your computer and want some help with daily prayer follow these links:

Kent Prayer Partnership

 Sacred Spaces Daily Prayer On Line

Experience a virtual Prayer Labyrinth

A Helpful Prayer Web Site

Light a Virtual On-Line Candle

The Archbishop of Canterbury's podcast page - excellent teaching on prayer.

Or share with us in Daily Prayer from the Church of England

 Morning Prayer Today

Evening Prayer Today

Night Prayer Today

"Daily Prayer provided by the official Church of England web site, © The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, 2002-2004."

 Use this video from Taize to reflect and pray