May 10

 Mothers’ Union worldwide

May 11-13

Twic East in South Sudan

Rorya in Tanzania

Owerri & Ughelli in Nigeria

Gippsland in Australia

Cashel & Ossory in All Ireland

May 14-16

Maridi in South Sudan

Kirinyaga in Kenya

Zaki-Biam & Ijesa North-East in Nigeria

Waikato & Taranaki in New Zealand

May 17

Mothers’ Union worldwide

May 18-20

Grahamstown in South Africa

Masasi in Tanzania

Afikpo in Nigeria

Wiawso in Ghana

Chester in England

Northern Argentina in Argentina

May 21-23

Christ the King in South Africa

East Rwenzori in Uganda

Gombe & New Busa in Nigeria

Bunbury in Australia

May 24

Mothers’ Union worldwide

May 25-27

Bor in South Sudan

Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania

Oru & Oleh in Nigeria

Rockhampton in Australia

Agra in India

May 28-30

 Angol 

North Ankole in Uganda

Okene & Ibadan-South in Nigeria

Aberdeen & Orkney in Scotland

Karnataka South in India

May 31

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 1-3

Johannesburg in South Africa

Kumi in Uganda

Nsukka & Idoani in Nigeria

Derby in England

Madhya Kerala in India

June 4-6

Ibba in South Sudan

Maseno North in Kenya

Isiala-Ngwa & Ondo in Nigeria

Fredericton in Canada

Amritsar in India

June 7

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 8-10

 Yambio in South Sudan

Garissa in Kenya

Mbamili in Nigeria

Hereford in England

Willochra in Australia

Thailand

June 11-13

Mahajanga in Madagascar

Mara in Tanzania

West Buganda in Uganda

Kwoi in Nigeria 

Newcastle in Australia

East Kerala in India

June 14

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 15-17

Bukavu in DR Congo 

Nyahururu in Kenya

Gboko in Nigeria

Portsmouth in England

New Guinea Islands in Papua New Guinea

June 18-20

Rejaf in South Sudan

Military Episcopate in Kenya

Doko & Owo in Nigeria 

Chelmsford in England

 Jamaica & Cayman Islands

June 21

Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 22-24

Rumonge in Burundi 

Tabora in Tanzania 

Kabba & Bukuru in Nigeria

St Albans in England

Nagpur in India

June 25-17

Table Bay in South Africa

Rift Valley in Tanzania 

Evo & Ijebu in Nigeria

Adelaide in Australia

Taejon in South Korea

June 28

 Mothers’ Union worldwide

June 29 - July 1

Eastern Zambia in Zambia

Mombasa in Kenya

Gwagwalada & Ekiti-West in Nigeria

Leicester in England

Temotu in Solomon Islands

July 2-4

Renk in South Sudan

Cyangugu in Rwanda

Arochukwu/Ohafia & Ile-Oluji in Nigeria

St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in Scotland

Sittwe in Myanmar

July 5

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 6-8

Wad Medani in Sudan

Kondoa in Tanzania

Ikwo & Remo in Nigeria

Montreal in Canada

Windward Islands in St Lucia, Grenada

St Vincent & The Grenadines

July 9-11

El Obeid in Sudan

Butere in Kenya

Nnewi in Nigeria

London in England

Province of the USA

July 12

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 13-15

Toliara in Madagascar 

Mbale in Uganda

 Zaria & Ndokwa in Nigeria

Rochester in England

Chhattisgarh in India

July 16-18

 Lake Malawi in Malawi

Byumba in Rwanda

Jalingo in Nigeria

St Edmundsbury & Ipswich in England

Lucknow in India

July 19

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 20-22

Gitega in Burundi

Murag’a  South and Mbeere in Kenya

Enugu North in Nigeria

Polynesia in Tonga

Jaffna in Diocese of Church of South India

July 23-25

George in South Africa 

Bungoma in Kenya

Western Tanganyika in Tanzania

 Ideato in Nigeria 

Sodor & Man in Isle of Man

Toronto in Canada

July 26

Mothers’ Union worldwide

July 27-29

Northern Zambia in Zambia

Mpwapwa in Tanzania 

Gusau & Osun in Nigeria

 Sydney in Australia

Rayalaseema in India

July 30 - August 1

 Boga in DR Congo

Manicaland in Zimbabwe

Tanga in Tanzania

Ogoni in Nigeria

Carlisle in England

Melbourne in Australia

August 2

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 3-5

 Juba in South Sudan

Kitale in Kenya

Minna & Lagos in Nigeria

Moray, Ross & Caithness in Scotland

Madurai-Ramnad in India

August 6-8

Northern Malawi in Malawi

Eldoret in Kenya

 Ngbo & Akure in Nigeria

North West Australia in Australia

Aipo Rongo in Papua New Guinea

August 9

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 10-12

Niassa in Mozambique

 Masindi Kitara in Uganda

Langtang  & Esan in Nigeria

North Queensland in Australia

Kolhapur in India

August 13-15

Natal in South Africa

Kajiado in Kenya

 Okigwe & Western Izon in Nigeria

Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island in Canada

Toungoo in Myanmar

August 16

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 17-19

Kasai in DR Congo

Shyira in Rwanda

Ijumu & Egba West in Nigeria

Liverpool in England

Sambalpur in India

August 20-22

Central Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe

Lango in Uganda

Kebbi in Nigeria

Tamale in Ghana

Sheffield in England

Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands

August 23

 Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 24-26

Saldanha Bay in South Africa 

Karamoja in Uganda

Udi & Etsako in Nigeria

Wellington in New Zealand

Yangon in Myanmar

August 27-29

Matabeleland in Zimbabwe

Mount Kenya Central in Kenya

Niger West in Nigeria

Wangaratta in Australia 

Clogher in All Ireland

Hpa-An in Myanmar

August 30

Mothers’ Union worldwide

August 31 - September 2

Harare in Zimbabwe 

Machakos in Kenya

Ogori-Magongo & Ekiti in Nigeria

Southwark in England

Phulbani in India

September 3-5

Khartoum in Sudan

Dar es Salaam in Tanzania

Bari & Ilesa in Nigeria

Gloucester in England

Dugapur in India

September 6

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 7-9

Pacong in South Sudan 

Southern Nyanza in Kenya

Kutigi & Ijesha North in Nigeria

Bristol in England

Karnataka Central in India

September 10-12

Pretoria in South Africa

North Mbale in Uganda

Oke-Osun in Nigeria

Exeter in England

Barbados

September 13

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 14-16

Mthatha in South Africa

Namirembe in Uganda; 

Pankshin & Sabongidda-Ora in Nigeria

Dublin & Glendalough in All Ireland

Central Solomons in Solomon Islands

September 17-19

Buye in Burundi

Sebei in Uganda

Abakaliki & Ekiti-Oke in Nigeria

Southwell & Nottingham in England

Belize

September 20

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 21-23

Rumbek in South Sudan 

Soroti in Uganda

Aba Ngwa North & Oyo in Nigeria

Peterborough in England

North Eastern Caribbean & Aruba

September 24-26

Makamba in Burundi 

North Karamoja in Uganda

 Lokoja & Sapele in Nigeria

Truro in England

Tirunelveli in India

September 27

Mothers’ Union worldwide

September 28-30

Katanga in DR Congo

Rwenzori in Uganda

Mbaise & Egba in Nigeria

Meath & Kildare in All Ireland

Tiruchirappalli Thanjavur in India

October 1-3

Nzara in South Sudan

North Kigezi in Uganda

Kivu in Rwanda

Damataru in Nigeria

Auckland in New Zealand

Vanuatu and New Caledonia in Vanuatu

October 4

Mothers Union Worldwide

October 5-7

Mbhashe in South Africa

Kitgum in Uganda

Ukwa & Ilesa South-West in Nigeri

Tasmania in Australia

Central Melanesia in Solomon Islands

October 8-10

Ethiopia

Zanzibar in Tanzania

Awgu/Aninri in Nigeria

Freetown in Sierre Leone

Monmouth in Wales

Malaita in Solomon Islands

October 11

Mothers Union Worldwide

October 12-14

Ezo in South Sudan

Thika in Kenya

Jos & Akoko in Nigeria

Europe

União de Mulheres Episcopais Anglicanas do Brasil (UMEAB) in Brazil

October 15-17

Terekeka in South Sudan

Nairobi in Kenya

Maiduguri & Osun North in Nigeria

Edinburgh in Scotland

Calcutta in India

October 18

Mothers Union Worldwide

October 19-21

High Veld in South Africa

Nambale in Kenya

Niger-Delta in Nigeria

in Guinea

Blackburn in England

Bhopal in India

October 22-24

Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa;

Kitui in Kenya;

Kano & Kwara in Nigeria;

Armidale in Australia and

Myitkyina in Myanmar

October 25

Mothers Union Worldwide

October 26-28

Malakal in South Sudan

All Saints Cathedral in Kenya

Kontagora & Osun North East in Nigeria

Glasgow & Galloway in Scotland

Pune in India

October 29-31

Luapula in Zambia

Nakuru in Kenya

South Rwenzori in Uganda

Ibadan- North in Nigeria

Connor in All Ireland

Pusan in South Korea

November 1

November 1

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 2-4

Lebombo in Mozambique

Makueni in Kenya

Newala in Tanzania

Niger- Delta North in Nigeria

Riverina in Australia

North East India in India

November 5-7

Antananarivo in Madagascar

Taita Taveta in Kenya

Ikara & Ife in Nigeria 

Argyll & The Isles in Scotland

November 8

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 9-11

Kadugli & Nuba Mountains in Sudan

Kinkiizi in Uganda

Amichi & Igbomina West in Nigeria 

Ottawa in Canada

November 12-14

Ukhahlamba in South Africa

Maseno West in Kenya

Oji River in Nigeria

Dunkwa-on-Offin in Ghana

Guildford in England 

Coimbatore in India

November 15

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 16-18

Iraq

Katakwa in Kenya

Kafanchan & Asaba in Nigeria

Lincoln in England

Trinidad & Tobago

November 19-21

Muyinga in Burundi

Lake Rukwa in Tanzania

Okrika in Nigeria

St Asaph in Wales

Bendigo in Australia 

Gujarat in India

November 22

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 23-25

Southern Malawi in Malawi

Northern Uganda in Uganda

Lafia & Ilaje in Nigeria 

Thoothukudi-Nazareth in India

November 26-28

Zululand in South Africa

Lodwar in Kenya

Isiala Ngwa South in Nigeria

Accra in Ghana

Bangor in Wales 

Colombo in Sri Lanka

November 29

Mothers’ Union worldwide

November 30 - December 2

Mpumalanga in South Africa

Central Buganda in Uganda

Zonkwa in Nigeria

Bo in Sierra Leone

Newcastle in England

Barrackpore in India

December 3-5

Akot in South Sudan

South West Tanganyika in Tanzania

Aba & Irele-Ese Odo in Nigeria

Coventry in England

Cuttack in India

December 6

Mothers’ Union worldwide

December 7-9

Namibia

Mount Kenya South in Kenya

Northern Izon & Ijebu North in Nigeria

Durham in England

December 10-12

Lusaka in Zambia

Shyogwe in Rwanda

Sokoto & Ikka in Nigeria

Ely in England

Karimnagar in India

December 13

Mothers’ Union worldwide

December 14-16

Fianarantsoa in Madagascar

Central Tanganyika in Tanzania

Calabar & Igbomina in Nigeria

Derry & Raphoe in All Ireland

Banks & Torres in Vanuatu

December 17-19

Lui in South Sudan

Embu in Kenya

Orlu & Awori in Nigeria

The Murray in Australia

Medak in Indi

December 20

Mothers’ Union worldwide

December 21-23

Archbishops, Bishops and all clergy in the Anglican Communion

December 24-26

Refugees, internally displaced families & those living in a climate of fear

Sunday, December 27, 2027

Shining the Light into 2027

'Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever’  (Hebrews 13:8)

The last Sunday of 2026. The beginning of a new year. Time passes. Some of us have much to look forward to. Some of us have very little. But as Christians we know this, that whether we look back, or to the present moment, or to the future, Jesus Christ is there. He will walk with us through all time and in every experience we may have. He is utterly dependable, ‘the same yesterday, today and forever’. We thank God for the provision of over 150 years of Mothers Union and pray that it may continue faithful to Jesus and a blessing to women all around the world, especially as we seek to promote Christian marriage and family life.

Question for thought:  What do I thank God for?

Gracious Lord, we give you thanks for Mary Sumner and the 150 years of Mothers Union. Guide us in the way ahead as we continue to support marriage and Christian family life in our churches and communities. We pray for Robin Ray as she leads the AMUA Executive and encourages members throughout Australia. May your Name be honoured and glorified.  Amen.

Sunday, December 20, 2026

The Light of the World has Come

'The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it’  (John 1:5)

Christmas! What joy this is, especially as we hear the story once again and sing the songs which tell us about Jesus. Jesus said that he is the Light of the World. That gives us hope and enables us to love others. But what if the light is put out? That is what happened when Jesus was crucified. Darkness came. You can imagine how Mary and the Apostles felt about this. But the Light of the World cannot be extinguished. Even in his death he forgave those who had done this to him, and he died that we may be forgiven. And then, there was Resurrection. He returns, he rules, he sends his Spirit, he prays for us. Even the most evil of the forces in this world cannot overcome the Light of the World. Of that we may be sure.

Question for thought:  Am I still trusting Jesus even when I see the darkness of this world?

Gracious God, As we celebrate the birth of our Saviour we pray that all nations come and seek Jesus, the light of the world. We give you thanks Heavenly Father that you ‘ loved the world so much that you gave your only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.’ (John 3:16)  Amen.

Sunday, December 13, 2026

God With Us

'The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”). ’ (Matthew 1:23)

Recently a family member of mine went on a bicycle tour of one of the most remote and dangerous places on earth. It was a comfort to know that a mate went with him – and that they returned home safe. The name ‘Immanuel’ given to Jesus here, in accordance with the prophecy of Isaiah, means ‘God with us’. Not just that God is everywhere, though that is true. Rather, in Jesus, the Son of God, we have God with us as our companion, our leader, our protector, our shepherd, our Saviour. In him our sins are forgiven and we walk with him every day until we go to be with him in all eternity. Who would you rather have with you?

Question for thought:  Why not learn the 23rd Psalm off by heart? (If you know it already, say it aloud!)

Our Father in heaven, we pray for members in the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe as they care and support families and children. May they have opportunity to encourage those they help to know you. We pray too, for Caroline Earl, President in the Diocese of the Murray and that the Families Equip Parenting program will continue to support parents raising their families. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. 

Sunday, December 6, 2026

The Light of the World

'When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life”’  (John 8:12)

Just imagine going back to the days before electric light. Think how dangerous the world was in those days, especially if you ventured out. A hole could be waiting for you to trip into; a criminal could be waiting to assault you; an animal could be waiting to have you for dinner – as the main dish. The coming of the sun was very welcome every day. Jesus describes himself as the true light of the world. The one who enables you to see; the one who enables you to walk without fear; the one who gives you hope. When Jesus is in your life, you have ‘the light of life’. What a blessing!

Question for thought:  How does Jesus give me life?

All powerful God, break the patterns of abuse committed down the generations. Transform attitudes and behaviour for current and future relationships. We pray for all to follow Christ’s example of treating women with equality and respect. We pray for the dawn of a better world where justice and peace may flourish.  Amen. (Mothers Union Prayer Diary)

Sunday, November 29, 2026

A Light in the Darkness

'At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory’ 

(Mark 13:26)

Jesus has come. Jesus is coming again. In his first appearing he was judged by those who crucified him. In his next appearing he will be the Judge of all and put all things to right. This is the season of Advent, in which we think of the second coming of Jesus. But even now he is the Light of the World, he is the one who rules and who saves and who directs his people in the way we should go. We have faith in him, because we have entrusted our lives to him. We have hope in him because we know that he will come again with power and glory. And we have love for him because he died so that we may be forgiven. And this faith, hope and love leads us to care for those around us, sharing the truth of the Saviour, looking after their needs and standing for justice and truth.

Question for thought:  Is my hope in Jesus?

Gracious heavenly Father, we do pray for our sisters in Barrackpore, India as they support stable family life, protect children and help women to gain financial independence. May the love of Christ shine though all they do.   Amen.

Sunday, November 22, 2026

An Agent of Change

'Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God’  (Ruth 1:16)

I love the story of Ruth. Her world had collapsed with the death of her husband. The best thing to do was to farewell her mother-in-law, Naomi, and return to her own people, the Moabites. Instead, she sets out with Naomi for Israel and declares that she will not leave her. She is going to become one of the people of Israel and she is going to make the God of Israel her God. It was a momentous decision. It changed her life forever, not least when she married Boaz. In the very last verse of the book we see the power of her decision working itself out – she becomes the great-grandmother of King David and therefore an ancestor of the Lord Jesus. We have many challenges in our world, not least the need to take a stand against violence towards women. Ruth shows us that faith leads to action.

Question for thought:  Would I have made the choice that Ruth did?

As this week begins the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence we pray:

‘Almighty and everlasting God, we pray to you for those who suffer from gender-based violence. We pray for the victims of such abuse and ask that you will heal, renew and guard them. We ask that they will bring their cares to you who care for them. We pray that we may see the end to such evil and a new day of peace and sacrificial love. And this we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus.’  Amen.

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Discerning the will of God

'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’ 

(John 14:6)

At work, at home, at church, at the shop – in fact anywhere – how do we know what another person wants of us? The basic answer is that they use words to tell us what they want. The most important person in our lives is God, and the aim of our life is to please him. How do we know what pleases him? Through his word, the word which tells us who he is and what he wants of us. That is why the words of Jesus, God the Son, are so important to us. He tells us that he is the way and the truth and the life, the light of the world. He invites us into a relationship with God and that we enter it by turning to him and putting our trust in him. There is no other way, and there is no greater blessing.

Question for thought:  How do I know what pleases God?

Gracious God, this week we especially pray for members in Bagdad, Iraq. We thank you for their deep faith and trust in you and ask for your richest blessing on all they do as they reach out to families and vulnerable individuals always showing the love of Christ. We also give thanks for the opportunity our members recently had in Bendigo to promote Mothers Union through the local Christian radio station. Pray that those who listened will have been challenged to think of their relationship with our heavenly Father.  Amen.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

The Voice of a Stranger

'Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him’  

(Psalm 34:8)

When we think of the Lord Jesus, and all that he has done for us, we want to be like him. One thing we see in the gospels is a person who cared for the individual, for the people who were despised or rejected by the world around them. Think of the leper and how Jesus touched him. Think of the woman who washed his feet and how Jesus spoke up for her. Think of the woman who was taken in adultery, and how Jesus saved her. Think of the thief dying beside him on the cross and how Jesus assured him of a life in Paradise. All around us, both where we live and across the world, there are needy people, often alone in their suffering. We are blessed to have taken refuge in the Lord and to know Jesus. It is wonderful that there are so many organisations, including Mothers Union, which reach out with blessing to those in need. We can support them and pray for them. But let us not forget our next-door neighbour and the person with a sad face we see in the street. We can always pray for such people, and ask that they too will ‘Taste and see that the Lord is good.’ 

Question for thought:  What strangers do I care for?

Gracious heavenly Father, we bring our members in the Diocese of Ottawa, Canada before you and pray for their wide range of community work including marriage support, parenting programs, providing food and campaigning against gender-based violence. Give them wisdom, humility and compassion as they serve you. May it be to your glory.  Amen

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Clothed with the garments of salvation

'My soul rejoices in my God, for he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness.’  (Isaiah 61:10)

One of the huge blessings which we have received from the Lord is the life and fellowship of our Christian family, both now and in the history of our faith. Today is All Saints Day, when we thank God for this special blessing, remembering that all who are in Christ are called ‘saints’ in the New Testament. But, of course, the only reason we can be called saints is that, unworthy as we are, we are clothed with the garments of salvation and in a robe of his righteousness. Through the cross of Christ we are washed clean and clothed with righteousness. No wonder we sing ‘Amazing Grace, who saved a wretch like me’! Our souls rejoice in our God.

Question for the thought:  How can I be called a saint? (see Ephesians 1:1)

Almighty God, we pray for our members in the Diocese of Lebombo in Mozambique and pray for their pastoral work among the sick and poor in their families and communities as well as providing relief during times of disaster. Pray that the young girls are well trained and nurtured in the ways of the Lord so that membership of Mothers Union can be sustained. Lord, we pray for members in the large rural Diocese of the Riverina in NSW and particularly at this time for the election of a new Bishop.  Amen. 

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Lightening the Load

‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.’ (Matthew 11:28)

If you are like me, these words have been part of your life from very early days, because they are quoted in the service of Holy Communion. Again and again, they have been such a comfort. We have rest from our sin in the forgiveness we have through Jesus. We know that he walks with us every day and we can cast our cares on him. He directs us into the paths of righteousness and teaches us his way. How wonderful it is that these words belong to our Christian sisters and brothers around the world. How important it is that we support the work of mission, of sharing the good news about Jesus with people everywhere. We pray that the Lord will help us share the good news about Jesus with everyone today.

Question for thought: How do I support the work of mission all around the world?

Loving God, we give you thanks and praise for members in All Saints Cathedral in Kenya. We pray for those who live in poor conditions in the slums, those whose lives have been affected by HIV/Aids, for the widows and the victims of child abuse. Enable members to begin to meet these needs as well as enhance the spiritual growth of the women as they meet together. Amen.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Speak out

‘Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy’ (Proverbs 31:9)

When you attend church, you soon become aware of the large number of organisations and missions set up by Christians to care for those who are in great need. This is a wonderful thing, and it reflects the obedience of so many people to the word of God. It is not long before you become the recipient of many pleas for financial help by such organisations. You cannot help all, but that does not mean that you should not help some. It may be a good idea to take one or two of these wonderful ministries and to support them generously. We can become deeply interested in what they are doing and grow in our knowledge of specific human need. Of course, when a catastrophe occurs, such as the recent disaster in Nepal, we should not hesitate to offer more help. We may not be in a position to give large sums of money, but it is not the size which matters as much as the knowledge that as we have been loved by God, so should we love those around us.

Question for thought: Am I a generous person because God has been generous to me?

Heavenly Father, we pray for members in the Dioceses of High Veld and Kimberley and Kuruman in South Africa where many families face significant challenges including

unemployment, crime and domestic violence. We give thanks that members show your love as they care and support those who are struggling. Amen.

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Losing the chains

‘If you abide in my word…you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ (John 8:31-32)

When we play tennis, we find that the freedom to play the game involves keeping the rules. It is not tennis if we play without a net and disregard the lines on the court. Jesus tells us

that if we want to experience true freedom it is not through merely doing whatever we want. It is by abiding in his word. When we do that, we live as we were designed to live and find the joy of freedom. Part of this freedom is to put Jesus first in our lives and to look after others. It is good to think of the needs of the most vulnerable and deprived, such as prisoners in gaol. The word of Jesus is truth, and the truth will set you free. That is where joy and peace is to be found.

Question for thought: Am I abiding in the Word of the Lord?

Gracious Lord, our hearts are deeply troubled by the constant persecution against Christians in Nigeria. We do pray for our members in the Dioceses of Jos and Akoko. May they have courage as they continue to stand firm for the truth. Pray for members as they visit in hospitals and prisons, care for children and comfort them with your Word. Amen.

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Seeking Freedom

‘For freedom Christ has sent us free.’ (Galatians 5:2)

It is only natural that young people seek freedom. They usually understand freedom to mean being able to throw off the authority of others and simply to do whatever they would like to do. One of the benefits of going to church is that we learn to mix with people of all ages. Older people, including grandparents, can guide by word and action and show that freedom is not found by simply doing what we want to do. Instead, it is found in giving our lives to and living under Christ’s wise and loving rule. Jesus brings forgiveness and sets us free from judgement. When we give our lives to Christ, we find out what it really means to be human, and we discover that true freedom is found in forgiveness and in loving and serving others.

Question for thought: Am I truly free?

Almighty God, we pray for members in Auckland, New Zealand as they support families, marriages and teenage mothers and also raise awareness, through Christian fellowship and outreach, of child abuse in communities. We also pray for the Diocese of North Kigezi in Uganda. Thank you for the partnership they have with the Diocese of Armidale in the training of Sunday School teachers and in assisting clergy families. Amen.