The Collect Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted the ministries of angels and mortals in a wonderful order: grant that as your holy angels always serve you in heaven, so, at your command, they may help and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with [More…]

The Collect Merciful God, your Son came to save us and bore our sins on the cross: may we trust in your mercy and know your love, rejoicing in the righteousness that is ours through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Amos             8.4-7 Hear this, you that trample [More…]

The Collect Almighty God, you search us and know us may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness, now and in all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Exodus   32.7-14 At the top of Mount Sinai, the LORD said to Moses, ‘Go [More…]

God of constant mercy, who sent your Son to save us: remind us of your goodness, increase your grace within us, that our thankfulness may grow, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Deuteronomy                           30.15-20 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, death and adversity. If you [More…]

The Collect God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price, through our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. A reading from the book of Proverbs                                25.6-7 Do not put yourself [More…]

The Collect Lord of heaven and earth, as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer, give us patience and courage never to lose hope, but always to bring our prayers before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah                   58.9b-14 You shall call, and the [More…]

The Collect Gracious Father, revive your Church in our day, and make her holy, strong and faithful, for your glory’s sake in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah               23.23-29 Am I a God near by, says the LORD, and not a God far off? Who can hide [More…]

The Collect Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair, that we may trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Genesis                                   15.1-6 The word [More…]

The Collect Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow: though our faith is small as mustard-seed, make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Ecclesiastes               1.2, 12-14, 2.18-23 Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher, vanity of [More…]

The Collect Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the book of Genesis                             18.20-32 The LORD appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre and said, [More…]