1st March 2026
Please continue to pray that even now the Lord will be preparing and leading us towards the right person to serve as the next Bishop of Oxford. Give thanks for all those who are working so hard on this and pray that, as a Diocese, we will be persistent in praying for God’s help.
For all those being confirmed in Littlemore and St Edward’s School by Bishop Steven, at Radley College by Bishop Henry Scriven and at Cox Green by Bishop Mary.
2nd March 2026
Buckingham: William Pearson-Gee - Rector, and others including Ope Aileye, Jo Wigley, Sam Graham, Lucia Pearson-Gee. For our ‘Love Buckingham’ mission week (15-22 March) and all the events that are planned that many would come to hear the good news of Jesus. For the right person to offer themselves as our new worship leader.

St James & St John CE Primary School.
3rd March 2026
Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath: Tom Wallis - Vicar, Malcolm Surman, Sara Chesterfield-Terry, Richard Wyld, Caroline King. For our work with families, children and schools, that strong links continue to build. For courage and commitment as we seek to serve Christ in our Benefice. We pray for people to come forward and serve on PCCs and as church officers.

Garsington and Horspath CE Primary Schools.
4th March 2026
Beckley, Forest Hill, Horton cum Studley and Stanton St John: Anthea Beresford - Vicar, Betty Dye, Nicholas Orme, Stephanie Bullock, Hugh Lee. Prayers for our work with Beckley CE Primary School, The Maple Tree and our other activities with children throughout the Four Parishes. Prayers for our congregations and all people within the Four Parishes, and giving thanks for all those who serve in so many varied ways to help keep our churches thriving.
5th March 2026
Great Milton with Little Milton and Great Haseley: Toby Garfitt, Andrew Meynell. For the appointment of a new Rector. For the continuing expansion of our work with children and families.

Great Milton CE Primary School, Little Milton CE Primary School.
6th March 2026
Icknield, nr Luton: Daniel Thompson - Rector, Valerie Kearney, Angie Paterson. We give thanks for continued growth and pray for our family ministry. For our Lent course ‘Discovering Jesus through the Eucharist’.
7th March 2026
Bradfield Deanery: Grant Fensome - Area Dean, Julia Myles, Pam Slingsby, Stephen Billyeald. There are quite a few unwell clergy in the deanery. Prayers for swift recovery appreciated. For developing strategy around children and young people. Emerging missional desire following 'Pioneering Parishes Course'.
8th March 2026
For all those being confirmed in Cholsey with Moulsford Benefice by Bishop Gavin.
9th March 2026
Aldermaston and Woolhampton: Jane Manley - Rector, Derek Spears. For unity across the benefice. For our ministry to wedding couples at Wasing.

Aldermarston, Brimpton, and Woolhampton CE primary schools.
10th March 2026
Bradfield, Bucklebury and Stanford Dingley nr Newbury: Steve Newbold - Team Rector, Lyn Bliss, Caroline Newbold, Julia Hunt. Our ongoing attempts to recruit a Team Vicar to join the Benefice. Our witness to children in the two CE schools in the Benefice: Bradfield CE Primary and Bucklebury CE Primary.
11th March 2026
Purley: David Archer - Rector, Aidan Jones, Sally Hince, Alan Gates. We give thanks to God for recent growth in numbers. Prayers for fruitfulness in our ministry with children, families and young people.

Purley CE Primary School.
12th March 2026
Basildon with Aldworth and Ashampstead: Grant Fensome - Vicar, Amy Cavender, Katy Weston, Rosemary Sandbach, Jonathan Sandbach, Mike Penny. That we might proclaim the gospel with boldness through the Easter Season. We might see new people signing up for explorer courses in the spring.

Basildon CE Primary School.
13th March 2026
Burghfield, nr Reading: Glynn Lautenbach - Rector, Wayne Lautenbach. We give thanks for our outreach to families, children and young people through our Bumps, Babies and Toddler Group, Crafty Church, film nights and youth club, and pray that we can build on the relationships formed in these groups and other outreach to families, children and youth. For our continued ministry and outreach to all ages in our parish.
Burghfield St Mary’s CE Primary School.
14th March 2026
Englefield, nr Reading: Julia Myles - Rector. For our churchwardens Paula Fenwick and Torquil Montague-Johnstone. For the new headteacher of Englefield CE Primary School, Kate Galvin.
15th March 2026
For all those being confirmed at St Andrew & St Mary Maidenhead by Bishop Rob Munro.
16th March 2026
Sulhamstead Abbots and Bannister with Ufton Nervet: John Paton - Priest-in-Charge, Anthony Peabody. For our Choir Church project and our involvement with Bishop Mary’s Launchpad initiative.

Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet CE Primary School.
17th March 2026
Theale: Martin Davy - Vicar, Alexander Richardson. Prayer for Martin as he receives treatment and slowly returns to work. Praise God for the church family being a great support, and for Alex joining the ministry team. Prayer regarding the potential of our church project - likely to go to consistory court. That the result would be that the church could have step-free access, toilets and flexible space for our growing congregation.

Theale CE Primary School.
18th March 2026
Stratfield Mortimer and Mortimer West End with Padworth: Paul Chaplin - Vicar. That we would live our mission statement as the Body of Christ to love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul and with all our strength; and to love our neighbours as ourselves.

St Mary’s and St John’s CE schools.
19th March 2026
Pangbourne with Tidmarsh and Sulham: Mark Hopkins - Rector, Rachel Jeremiah, Barry Ashdown, Tony Naden. For our curate, Rev Rachel Jeremiah, as she considers her next steps once her curacy is completed. We give thanks for the blessing she has been to our parish, and pray for direction and vision as a parish as we move into the future.
20th March 2026
Buckingham Deanery: Quentin Chandler - Area Dean, Georgie Christopher, Nicki Stuchbury, Anthony White. Wisdom as we work with our new Area Dean to explore new ways to reach out to the deanery. For the right person to offer to be Lay Chair for the deanery.
21st March 2026
North Buckingham with Stowe: Hans Taling - Rector, Cathy Pearce, Margaret Culley. For all the lay people in our ministry team without whom the Benefice could never operate.

Maids Moreton CE School.
22nd March 2026
For all those being confirmed at Bradfield College and St Frideswide by Bishop Steven, in the Cherwell Valley Benefice (Bicester & Islip) by Bishop Gavin and at Summerfields School by Bishop David Jennings.
23rd March 2026
Lenborough: Quentin Chandler - Vicar, Jenny Shields, Sue Ambrose, Kay Bradley. The guidance of the Holy Spirit as we formulate Mission Action Plans for each parish and for the benefice. Outreach to our schools - Padbury CE School and Roundwood School.
24th March 2026
Please pray for the Vacancy-in-See Committee as they have their final meeting this evening, when they will agree the final version of the Statement of Needs and choose six of their number to join Crown Nominations Commission that will take the process of finding the new Bishop of Oxford forward from here. Please pray for godliness, unity and wisdom in the VISC’s discussions and decisions.
25th March 2026
Blackthorn Chase: John King, Rupert Bursell, John Hamilton, Pam King, Sally Green. For the Benefice as they go into interregnum, that the parishes will work together and God will call someone to come and minister here.

Whaddon CE Primary School and Thornborough Infant School.
26th March 2026
West Buckingham: Paula Smith - Rector. Thanks to all our faithful church goers who make our services, churches and churchyards so welcoming. Prayers are continued for all our outreach, our community activities and the desire to spread the good news message to all. This season of Lent we call for renewal to come to those who attend our local study groups.
27th March 2026
Our link Diocese of Vaxjo, Sweden. For the upcoming Priest and Deacon Diocesan Conference. For the creation of Vaxjo diocese's Roadmap for the Climate document that will outline the diocesan vision in relation to climate and ecology. For young people in Vaxjo, particularly those going through confirmation classes and those engaging with young leader programmes.
28th March 2026
Chipping Norton Deanery: Sarah Sharp - Area Dean, Catherine Hitchens, Sam Shaw, Nicholas Case. For Hook Norton with Great Rollright, Swerford and Wigginton during their vacancy and for their PCCs and administrator. For the elections of new deanery representatives and Lay Chair.
29th March 2026
Please pray for churches leading holiday clubs and activities for children and families over the Easter break. That through prayer spaces, worship services, gathered meals and events focused on the journey through Holy Week to Easter, many would be drawn to the wonder and presence of Christ in our churches.
30th March 2026
Chipping Norton: James Kennedy - Team Rector, and the whole ministry team. For Bethany Boddy, Parish Nurse, as she embarks on this new ministry. For the launch of a new congregation in March.

St Mary’s CE Primary School.
31st March 2026
The Chase Benefice (Chadlington, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Spelsbury and Enstone): Mark Abrey - Rector. For the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we continue to build up our common life across the Benefice and look for new people to become Wardens and PCC Members. For the welcome that we offer as a totally inclusive church community, especially to the LGBTQIAplus community.

Chadlington CE School.
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