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The Diocese of Southwark
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The Church of England in south London and east Surrey
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · Oct 3
The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, currently Bishop of London, has been nominated as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Diocese of Southwark offers its congratulations and prayers.

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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 4h
🙏#TodayWePray for WINDMILL UNITED BENEFICE: St Bartholomew, Burstow; St John the Baptist, Outwood & St Mary the Virgin, Horne - Rector Alan Bayes (Rural Officer & CA Inter-faith Advisor); Ministers & Congregation.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Portsmouth.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 1d
On All Souls’ Day – 4th Sunday before Advent🙏#TodayWePray for BLETCHINGLEY & NUTFIELD (UNITED BENEFICE): Ministers & Congregation.
#Pray for Nutfield Primary School.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Church of the Province of West Africa.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 2d
👼The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people ...’
🎄This year the Church of England’s theme for Advent and Christmas is Joy!
👉🏾Read more to find out about resources for churches, individuals, & schools🔗 https://ow.ly/MUMv50XgkSW
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 2d
On All Saints Day🙏#TodayWePray for Tandridge Deanery: Assistant Dean Michelle Edmonds; James Ashton (AsstAD) & Susan Gibbin (LC).
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Popondota, The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 3d
🙏#TodayWePray for all who have been recently or are preparing to be baptised or confirmed.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Polynesia, The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.
A baby being baptized during a ceremonial Christian baptism, featuring a priest and holy water.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 4d
Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, The Rt Revd Dr Rosemarie Mallett, Bishop of Croydon asks for prayers for the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 4d
🙏#TodayWePray for the silent majority ever seeking peace in an unruly world.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, The Episcopal Church.
The ark of Noah and the cosmic covenant / L'arche de Noé et l'alliance cosmique / 04 CATACOMBES NOE ET LA COLOMBE SAINTS PIERRE
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 5d
🙏#TodayWePray for Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Team.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Phulbani, The Church of North India (United).
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 6d
On the Feast of Simon and Jude Apostles🙏#TodayWePray for Ministry in Prisons and Tim Bryan (Bishop’s Adviser for Prison Chaplaincy).
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Southern Philippines, The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 7d
🙏#TodayWePray for Ministry amongst Deaf People and Penelope Beschizza (Diocesan contact for Sign Church).
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Northern Philippines, The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.
Smiling woman using sign language during a video call on a laptop in a stylish indoor setting.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 8d
On 19th Sunday after Trinity🙏#TodayWePray for St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood: Vicar John Pritchard; Ministers & Congregation.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of The Church in Wales.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 9d
❓Who Do You Say That I Am?
👉🏾A Reflection for Black History Month by Winnie Obese-Bempong, Assistant Curate for the Parish of Herne Hill
🗣️"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" - Matthew 16:15 (NIV)
👀READ MORE HERE🔗 https://ow.ly/tqxj50Xge78
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 9d
🙏#TodayWePray for All Saints with St Margaret, Upper Norwood: Vicar Antonio Garcia Fuerte; Jonathan Fox (Assistant Curate); Alice Hole (PTO) & Congregation.
#Pray for All Saints CofE Primary Croydon.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of North Central Philippines.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 11d
Join us for our Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Conference on Saturday 8 November 2025 at St John’s, Waterloo for a day focused on Social Action and Social Justice with speakers and workshop to inspire, challenge and encourage.

Find out more and book your spot: https://ow.ly/CbTJ50X6mn9
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 11d
🙏#TodayWePray for St Jude with St Aidan, Thornton Heath: Doreen Husbands (CPLM) & Congregation.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests and people of the Diocese of Peterborough.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 12d
🛏️Swap your cosy bed for a night under the stars and join our volunteers in raising money for our winter night shelter, so we can continue to offer South London's homeless warm beds in the coldest of moths.
📆21 NOV 7PM-7AM⛪SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL🔗 https://robes.org.uk/sleepout-robes
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Rosemarie Mallett @rosemariemallett.bsky.social · 14d
A joyous Reigate deanery confirmation service at St Mark's Reigate @southwark.anglican.org this evening. 18 newly confirmed members of the family of faith, aged 12 to 80. How great God is.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 13d
🙏#TodayWePray for St Alban The Martyr, South Norwood: Vicar Sean Gilbert; Joshua Pollard (Assistant Curate) & Congregation.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of the Diocese of Peru, The Anglican Church of South America.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 13d
We're looking to appoint a Vicar of St Mary the Virgin Church in Merton, a leafy suburb close to Wimbledon. The church is very much at the heart of the Merton Park community.

Find out more and apply: https://southwark.anglican.org/vacancy/vicar-of-st-mary-the-virgin-merton/
Vicar of St Mary the Virgin, Merton - The Diocese of Southwark
We're looking for a Vicar of St Mary the Virgin Church in Merton, a leafy suburb close to Wimbledon with excellent transport links into central London.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 15d
On 18th Sunday after Trinity🙏#TodayWePray for St Philip, Norbury: Vicar Cordella Dawson & Congregation.
#Pray for the Bishops, priests, deacons & people of The Episcopal Church.
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 15d
Our thanks to Volunteer Chaplain Julie Bishop, who leads us in the final #prayer on Day 7 of #PrisonsWeek. This prayer was written by Ann, a prisoner's daughter.

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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 16d
🌴Kew Theology & Gardening🌴
🌻Eternity in a Grain of Sand?🌻
🌍Revd Lucy Winkett
👉🏾To book a place (£10), click here🔗 https://ow.ly/qfub50X8uNr
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 16d
⛓️Modern Slavery – 10 years after the Modern Slavery Act, what’s changed?
👉Read more here🔗 https://southwark.anglican.org/modern-slavery-10-years-after-the-modern-slavery-act-whats-changed/
Modern Slavery – 10 years after the Modern Slavery Act, what’s changed? - The Diocese of Southwark
Introduction 2025 is the 10th anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act when the UK took a world leading, groundbreaking step in the...
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 17d
Natalie Walters, our Head of JPIC, leads us in the Day 6 #prayer for #PrisonsWeek, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary by reminding us that no matter who or where you are, God’s word is not chained. This prayer was written by JP, a magistrate.

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#PrisonsWeek 2025 Day 6 Prayer
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The Diocese of Southwark @southwark.anglican.org · 18d
Today Romana Nelson, PA to Bishop Rosemarie (@rosemariemallett.bsky.social), leads us in the fifth #prayer for #PrisonsWeek. This prayer was written by Lynda, a victim's perspective. #PrisonsWeek

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#PrIsonsWeek 2025 Day 5 Prayer
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