Praying for guidance for those at school, college or university....

This time of the year can be a great time for rest and relaxation with summer holidays and family time. It can also be a time of anticipation, uncertainty and discernment for children, young people and their families and carers as they chart a way through the next stages of their academic and vocational pathway…

Perhaps you could give this prayer to your worship leader at your church this Sunday, so we can pray together.

Join with us at the FCG to pray to God…


Let us pray.

Loving God, We pray for all those who are seeking vocational guidance at this time in the academic year. We pray for all of those who are awaiting GCSE and A-Level exam results or the outcomes of vocational course diplomas and exams.

We pray for all those who are in the sixth form and FE who are visiting open days at Universities and planning the next steps in their vocational education.

We lift up those who are working in careers guidance as well as teaching & learning support.

We pray for all young people who are considering taking their first steps into work.

We pray for all adults who have been engaged in further and higher education who are planning to return to work after career breaks, spells of unemployment or raising a family.

May God uphold and direct those in need of support and direction. May the paths be clear and the purpose be steady.

'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and He shall direct your paths' Proverbs 3:5-6.

In Jesus' name, we pray. 

Amen

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Pray for those getting exam results today....

A prayer from the Pray for Schools group…

Loving God,

We pray for all students receiving results today. We give thanks for all who have done well and pray for those who are disappointed.

Help them as they decide their future and may they know you are with them.

In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen

FCG have had a long standing and productive relationship with the Pray for Schools steering group. You can find out more about their work here.

A date for your diary - Pray Day for Schools 19th November - a day when schools across Europe and around the world are the focus of prayer.

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Do you teach RE or know someone who does?

Do you or someone you know teach RE?

Are you busy planning RE content for the next academic year?

If the answer is YES… then you might be interested in these resources created by FCG in partnership with the The Methodist Church. This work has been sponsored by the Westhill Endowment and produced in association with RE Today Services.

Reforming Christianity is a free resource for teachers to share with children in Key Stages 2-4 - it’s all about history, impact and Christian witness of the Reformation.

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Praying for our prisons...

A WEEK OF PRAYER for prisons coming up this autumn - join in from 13th – 19th October 2019

Each year, for a week in October, churches and groups are especially encouraged to pray for prisons. We want to encourage you to join this wave of prayer.

Did you know… There are over 82,00 women and men in prison in England and Wales.

Did you know… There are over 93,000 children in England and Wales who have a parent in prison.

Read that again…

93,000 children.

That is more than the capacity of Wembley stadium.

As Christians, we know and feel the power of prayer. We are assured that God works in the world through His almighty grace & mercy, and hears our prayers.

The theme for Prisons Week this year is based on Psalm 111:9: What does freedom mean to you?

You can find out more and register your interest in praying during Prisons Week here:

This coming Sunday, why not chat to those in your church fellowship about this and see how you can get ready to support this wave of prayer and action in autumn.

The Free Churches Group are proud to be among the many sponsors and supporters of Prisons Week.

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Mental health matters - a dynamic and informative conference coming up in October

We all know that mental health matters - it matters for ourselves, our churches, our families and across our wider community!

Are you a Christian leader working in a role which supports others?

The Free Churches Group are hosting a conference to support Christian leaders, chaplains, student workers and anyone interested in looking after their own mental health and that of others. This will be held at Bloomsbury Baptist Church, London on Wednesday 23rd October.

Lots of varied conference content and the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics… Theological input, panel discussions and a choice of workshops including exploring mental health first aid, supporting those in study, and worship and dementia.

Please also feel free to share this link with people in your network.

The conference costs are £25 per person and you can find out more information and book your place here.

Come along and be inspired… learn together…

Develop skills and share good practice in this important area of ministry

For information contact sarah.lane.cawte@freechurches.org.uk

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