Logo

 

Banner Image:   About-Us-banner
Template Mode:   About Us
Article Cards Mode:   Full Cards
Resource Article Sort Mode:   Date Descending

Prayer and reflections


As churches are no longer able to meet together in buildings, we want to encourage and help people to pray, both within our own churches and in the wider community.   This section provides many ideas that could be used to lead people to prayer, both personally and corporately. 
 
Icon
The Fear of the Unknown
A poem by Naomi O'Shea
cppersonal
Prayer reflections
A series of poems by Chris Roe
cppersonal
Living Stones
A reflection by Gary Clayton, Copywriter and Editor at Mission Aviation Fellowship
cpreflect
O God who longs to make us whole
A hymn by Michael Forster celebrating the founding and work of the NHS, written in 1998 and updated in 2021
cpchurch
For victims of Covid-19 and for signs of hope
A prayer written by Baptist minister Nick Fawcett, a devotional and reflective writer
cppersonal, cpchurch
Relics, ruin, or rebirth?
A reflective poem written by Gary Clayton, Copywriter and Editor at Mission Aviation Fellowship
cpreflect
Praying to God through the pandemic
A prayer written by Patrick Coghlan
cppersonal, cpchurch
Butterfly prayers
A prayer idea which has been used in hospitals to remember those who have died
cpothers
‘Waiting and Accepting’ – a Lent Quiet Day recording
Thursday 25 February: A much-needed opportunity in these troubled times for anyone in the Baptist family to take time out.
cpreflect
A Personal Take on a Classic Prayer
A prayer written by hospital chaplain Amanda Pink
cppersonal
In Tears (Confessions of a Weeper)
A reflective lament written by hospital chaplain Amanda Pink
cpreflect
Prayers in a COVID winter
A prayer poem written by hospital chaplain Amanda Pink
cppersonal
Holding the light
Regional Minister Phil Jump has written this simple prayer for all our vital frontline keyworkers at this challenging time
cppersonal, cpothers
Praying for others
Prayers that can be given for and to others
cpr
Church service resources
Prayers and songs suitable for sharing in a church service
cpr
Reflections
Reflections to take you deeper and help you pray
cpr
Personal prayer
Prayers and poems to help you pray
cpr
Renewed call to persevere in prayer across Baptist churches in the UK
As Covid-19 threatens to overwhelm our health service and continues to inflict pain and loss, we stand together with many others and renew our commitment to sustained prayer.
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpreflect
The peace of God
A new song for today by Jack Robertson and Alan Penman
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch, cpothers
Lean on me, says God
"Lean on me", says God. A new (copyright-free) song and video from poet Lucy Berry. A song of comfort for times of trouble .
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch, cpreflect
Prayer walking 
Have you considered pray walking where you live?
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch
How to pray - new videos from Bethel Baptist Church 
Bethel Baptist Church in Cardiff is trying to respond to the number of people googling: "how to pray" right now with a series of simple Youtube videos to help people get started
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpothers
Circling prayers and other reflections
These simple prayers speak of God’s protective 'circling' presence. Now with further reflections - from Carolyn Urwin
coronaresource, coronawalking, cppersonal, cpchurch
Could the World's Darkest Hour Become the Church's Finest Hour?
A challenge to all churches from 'The Normal Christian Life'
coronaresource, coronamission
Remember your Baptism and Reflect on it
What does it mean to remember our baptism? Well it’s not just about the place, or the people involved and possibly the songs sung – it’s about understanding and relishing what it spoke of and enabled in us.
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpreflect
Virtual Communion
With churches unable to meet in one place during the Coronavirus restrictions, many are considering what they might do in terms of sharing communion
coronaresource, cpchurch, cpreflect
Stay and Pray
A new initiative from our Joint Public Issues Team encouraging us to pray each day for different issues - local, national and global
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch
That discomfort you're feeling is grief
An extremely helpful article on grief linked to the current epidemic, from the Harvard Business Review
coronaresource, coronagrief
The Mind and Soul Foundation
Has a number of resources relating to the current Coronavirus pandemic.
coronaresource
Christianity Offers No Answers About the Coronavirus. It's Not Supposed To
A theological reflection from Tom Wright
coronaresource, cpreflect
Two minutes to pause and remember
Let us not forget that every life lost is an individual who is loved by God and loved by those who shared their life
coronaresource, coronagrief, cppersonal, cpchurch, cpothers
The Lord's Prayer
Regional Minister Phil Jump has shared this reflective meditation on the Lord's Prayer
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch
Coronavirus and Funerals
Chaplains' perspectives on tragic, unexpected death
coronaresource, coronagrief
Hope in uncertain times
West of England Baptist Association Team Leader, Nigel Coles, and The Fuelcast team present the first of a weekly series for the duration of the Covid-19 crisis
coronaresource, cpreflect
Message to all chaplains (25 March)
This letter has been sent by Lynn Green to all in our Baptist family whose primary role is in chaplaincy.
coronaresource
There are holy feet to be sat at...
A reflection from Jane Day - indulging in God's love and sitting at his feet
coronaresource, coronawalking, cppersonal, cpreflect
Prayer during the Coronavirus pandemic
From Baptist minister and devotional writer, Nick Fawcett
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch
Prayer and reflection
corona
Tour of the Bible with Helen Paynter
Rev Dr Helen Paynter, Tutor at Bristol Baptist College is using her time at home to develop a daily vlog. She is taking a tour through the Bible and you are invited to join her.
coronaresource, coronawalking, cpreflect
The gift of contemplation in the midst of COVID 19
A reflection from Jane Day - Contemplation is essential in times of uncertainty and rapid change
coronaresource, coronawalking, cpreflect
The Fear of the Unknown
A poem by Naomi O'Shea
cppersonal
Prayer reflections
A series of poems by Chris Roe
cppersonal
Living Stones
A reflection by Gary Clayton, Copywriter and Editor at Mission Aviation Fellowship
cpreflect
O God who longs to make us whole
A hymn by Michael Forster celebrating the founding and work of the NHS, written in 1998 and updated in 2021
cpchurch
For victims of Covid-19 and for signs of hope
A prayer written by Baptist minister Nick Fawcett, a devotional and reflective writer
cppersonal, cpchurch
Relics, ruin, or rebirth?
A reflective poem written by Gary Clayton, Copywriter and Editor at Mission Aviation Fellowship
cpreflect
Praying to God through the pandemic
A prayer written by Patrick Coghlan
cppersonal, cpchurch
A Personal Take on a Classic Prayer
A prayer written by hospital chaplain Amanda Pink
cppersonal
In Tears (Confessions of a Weeper)
A reflective lament written by hospital chaplain Amanda Pink
cpreflect
Prayers in a COVID winter
A prayer poem written by hospital chaplain Amanda Pink
cppersonal
Holding the light
Regional Minister Phil Jump has written this simple prayer for all our vital frontline keyworkers at this challenging time
cppersonal, cpothers
Renewed call to persevere in prayer across Baptist churches in the UK
As Covid-19 threatens to overwhelm our health service and continues to inflict pain and loss, we stand together with many others and renew our commitment to sustained prayer.
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpreflect
The peace of God
A new song for today by Jack Robertson and Alan Penman
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch, cpothers
Lean on me, says God
"Lean on me", says God. A new (copyright-free) song and video from poet Lucy Berry. A song of comfort for times of trouble .
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch, cpreflect
Prayer walking 
Have you considered pray walking where you live?
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch
How to pray - new videos from Bethel Baptist Church 
Bethel Baptist Church in Cardiff is trying to respond to the number of people googling: "how to pray" right now with a series of simple Youtube videos to help people get started
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpothers
Circling prayers and other reflections
These simple prayers speak of God’s protective 'circling' presence. Now with further reflections - from Carolyn Urwin
coronaresource, coronawalking, cppersonal, cpchurch
Could the World's Darkest Hour Become the Church's Finest Hour?
A challenge to all churches from 'The Normal Christian Life'
coronaresource, coronamission
Remember your Baptism and Reflect on it
What does it mean to remember our baptism? Well it’s not just about the place, or the people involved and possibly the songs sung – it’s about understanding and relishing what it spoke of and enabled in us.
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpreflect
Virtual Communion
With churches unable to meet in one place during the Coronavirus restrictions, many are considering what they might do in terms of sharing communion
coronaresource, cpchurch, cpreflect
Stay and Pray
A new initiative from our Joint Public Issues Team encouraging us to pray each day for different issues - local, national and global
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch
That discomfort you're feeling is grief
An extremely helpful article on grief linked to the current epidemic, from the Harvard Business Review
coronaresource, coronagrief
The Mind and Soul Foundation
Has a number of resources relating to the current Coronavirus pandemic.
coronaresource
Christianity Offers No Answers About the Coronavirus. It's Not Supposed To
A theological reflection from Tom Wright
coronaresource, cpreflect
Two minutes to pause and remember
Let us not forget that every life lost is an individual who is loved by God and loved by those who shared their life
coronaresource, coronagrief, cppersonal, cpchurch, cpothers
The Lord's Prayer
Regional Minister Phil Jump has shared this reflective meditation on the Lord's Prayer
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch
Coronavirus and Funerals
Chaplains' perspectives on tragic, unexpected death
coronaresource, coronagrief
Hope in uncertain times
West of England Baptist Association Team Leader, Nigel Coles, and The Fuelcast team present the first of a weekly series for the duration of the Covid-19 crisis
coronaresource, cpreflect
Message to all chaplains (25 March)
This letter has been sent by Lynn Green to all in our Baptist family whose primary role is in chaplaincy.
coronaresource
There are holy feet to be sat at...
A reflection from Jane Day - indulging in God's love and sitting at his feet
coronaresource, coronawalking, cppersonal, cpreflect
Prayer during the Coronavirus pandemic
From Baptist minister and devotional writer, Nick Fawcett
coronaresource, cppersonal, cpchurch
Prayer and reflection
corona
Tour of the Bible with Helen Paynter
Rev Dr Helen Paynter, Tutor at Bristol Baptist College is using her time at home to develop a daily vlog. She is taking a tour through the Bible and you are invited to join her.
coronaresource, coronawalking, cpreflect
The gift of contemplation in the midst of COVID 19
A reflection from Jane Day - Contemplation is essential in times of uncertainty and rapid change
coronaresource, coronawalking, cpreflect
Coronavirus - Call to prayer
Finding ourselves caught up in a global pandemic is challenging and is going to reveal the essential nature of our discipleship.  
coronaresource, cpchurch
Personal prayer
Prayers and poems to help you pray
cpr
Praying for others
Prayers that can be given for and to others
cpr
Church service resources
Prayers and songs suitable for sharing in a church service
cpr
Reflections
Reflections to take you deeper and help you pray
cpr