
Information and resources will be added to this page throughout 2026.
Three prayer cards are now available to order online for delivery to your archdeaconry office. Please do ensure you liaise with others in your deanery, benefice or parish prior to odering to avoid duplication and/or waste.
- Diocesan prayer A6 postcard
- Everyday prayer bookmark
- Praying with the Lord's Prayer A6 postcard
You can download and preview these at the bottom of the page.
Our diocesan prayer for growth and transformation
Loving God
You alone bring growth to your Church and transformation to our communities.
We give thanks for the ways in which you are already at work in our lives and world.
As we look to the future, send your Holy Spirit to give vision to our planning,
wisdom to our actions, and grace in living and telling your story.
Help our churches to grow in commitment to you, in numbers and diversity,
and in partnership with our local communities in all that gives life,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Diocesan Passage 2026
This year we are reflecting on the Lord's Prayer. Find out more about the diocesan passage and Dwelling in the Word.
Resources for children, young people and schools
Access a range of resources to support our children and young people, in our schools, our churches, or at home.
Prayer calendar
Join us as we pray together across our diocese.
Downloads
Diocesan Prayer A6 postcard PDF
Praying with the Lord's Prayer A6 postcard PDF
Lord's Prayer Bible Chat Mat (from Matthew's Gospel)
2026 Dwelling in the Word leaflet format - Luke 11 1-13
2026 Dwelling in the Word - Luke 11 1-13
2026 Diocesan Bible passage + Dwelling prayers A5
Thy Kingdom Come Lord's Prayer Resource 2025, by Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York
Bishop Michael's presidential address to Diocesan Synod on the year of prayer - November 2025
Other useful pages
Prayer - everyone, everywhere! resources - these resources were developed to encourage people to pray wherever and whoever they are.
10 prayer ideas - simple 'how to' guides.


