Sung Eucharist
Sixth Sunday of Easter
10 May 2026
Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, "Athenians, ... What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, he who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in shrines made by human hands... he is not far from each one of us. For 'in him we live and move and have our being;' as even some of your own poets have said." From John 17: 22-31
Raphael, Paul Preaching at Athens, Tapestry Cartoon, made c. 1515-1516 (c) Victoria and Albert Museum
Welcome to our services of Holy Communion. Revd Simon Winn, Vicar is presiding and preaching at 8am and10am. Revd Stephen Nshimye is presiding at 10am.
A prayer from Embrace the Middle East
Almighty God,
We turn to you as we witness the rising of conflict
And the fear laid upon ordinary lives.
Trusting in your steadfast love,
we hold before you our friends and partners across the Middle East
in communities already stretched beyond endurance.
We remember before you all whose hearts are filled with dread today.
Surround them with your protection.
Be a fortress for those who cannot flee
and a shield for those whose work is to heal and to hope.
Open paths for wisdom, restraint, and justice
where none seem possible.
Give courage to peacemakers
and teach us to stand with those who suffer,
to pray without ceasing
and to hope, even now, in your redeeming love.
Amen.
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