A SPECIAL PRAYER FOR OUR NEXT ARCHBISHOP

The Church of England wants to make sure that prayer is central to the process of naming our next Archbishop of Canterbury and would ask that you continue to hold it – and all those involved – in your prayers:

Heavenly Father,
shepherd of your Church,
send us a faithful pastor
to lead with wisdom, courage, and love,
proclaiming your Gospel,
celebrating the sacraments,
and guiding your people in unity and truth.
Strengthen your Church, we pray,
and direct us in your ways;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.