Weardale Pulpit

9 November 2025 Remembrance Sunday Collect for Remembrance God, our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars shall cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

2 November 2025 All Saints’ Day Collect for All Saints    God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through

THANK YOU to all who helped to create a wonderfull Harvest Festival at Wolsingham Methodist Church. The floral decorations were beautiful and the table laden with gifts. Our new Minister Reverend Elizabeth Catford led the  colourful worship and the hearty

October 2025   Trinity 16 to All Souls This newsletter comes in a slightly different format from usual, as it covers the whole of October.  The calendar of events can be found on page 2.  Readings and Collects are towards the

28th September 2025 Trinity 15 Bible Readings for Trinity 15Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-151 Timothy 6:6-19Luke 16:19-31   Collect for Trinity 15                     Lord God, defend  your Church from all false teaching and give to your people knowledge of your truth, that we

21st September 2025 Trinity 14/ St Matthew Collect for Trinity 14          Merciful God, your Son came to save us and bore our sins on the cross: may we trust in your mercy and know your love, rejoicing in the righteousness

14th September 2025 Trinity 13 Bible Readings for Trinity 13Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-281 Timothy 1:12-17Luke 15:1-10   Collect for Trinity 13                     Almighty God, you search us and know us: may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in

WEARDALE PULPIT Upper Weardale Benefice Newsletter7 th September 2025 – Trinity 12 and Creationtide1 Collect for Trinity 12Collect for CreationtideGod of constant mercy,who sent your Son to save us;remind us of your goodness,increase your grace within us,that our thankfulness may grow,through

WEARDALE PULPIT Upper Weardale Benefice Newsletter 31st August 2025                                                                                         Trinity 11                                                                                                      1                                                          Collect God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all

24 th August 2025Trinity 10St Bartholomew 1CollectLord of heaven and earth,as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer,give us patience and courage never to lose hope,but always to bring our prayers before you;through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenWhat’s

Trinity 10St Bartholomew 1CollectLord of heaven and earth,as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer,give us patience and courage never to lose hope,but always to bring our prayers before you;through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenWhat’s On This WeekSat

WEARDALE PULPITUpper Weardale Benefice Newsletter17 th August 2025Trinity 9CollectGracious Father,revive your church in our dayand make her holy, strong and faithful,for your glory’s sakein Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenWhat’s On This WeekSat 16 th August 2pm Stanhope Church Stanhope StrollSunday

Upper Weardale Benefice Newsletter 3 rd August 2025Trinity 7CollectGenerous God, you give us gifts and make them grow:though our faith is small as mustard seed,make it grow to your gloryand the flourishing of your kingdom;through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenWhat’s

WEARDALE PULPITUpper Weardale Benefice Newsletter 27 th July 2025Trinity 6CollectCreator God,you made us all in your image:may we discern you in all that we see,and serve you in all that we do;through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenWhat’s On This WeekSunday

Upper Weardale Benefice Newsletter 20th July 2025                                                                                Trinity 5                                                                                                                                                      Collect Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit, and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace; through Jesus Christ our