Category Archives: Prayer

Easter Triumph, Easter Joy – Changes Everything and Completes Creation

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Ian Black

It is dark. Jesus has been in the tomb for over 24 hours now, wrapped in his grave-clothes. The sabbath is finally over and preparations can be made to visit his grave at first light to complete the acts of … Continue reading →

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A Prayer Commemorating the Newport Chartists

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Ian Black

I have been thinking about the Chartists and their struggle for democracy in the 19th century. Ten are buried in Newport Cathedral grounds. On 4th November 1839, a march walked down Stow Hill in Newport, past what is now Newport … Continue reading →

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Prayer after Communion – During Covid Pandemic

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Ian Black

I have been conscious that at Communion we are not all able to share in the cup due to the Covid restrictions – not able to receive the wine. It is only the president who does this ‘on behalf of … Continue reading →

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RESPECT – Prayer for Good Debate

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Ian Black

A prayer based on the Simple Charter for Good Debate. God of truth and trust, as we pray for parliament* and the agenda before it, pour your grace upon its members to debate with respect, honouring each person, especially where … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Armistice 100

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Ian Black

This weekend, as I lead prayers at the War Memorial in the centre of Peterborough on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice, I will use two prayers which I wrote at the beginning of this commemoration in 2014. The first … Continue reading →

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A Space-Inspired Prayer

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Ian Black

Tim Peake’s Soyuz Space Capsule has landed in Peterborough Cathedral and is proving to be a phenomenal draw. People are coming to see it in their thousands each day and the cathedral is alive with their excitement and wonder. To … Continue reading →

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A Pilgrim’s Prayer

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Ian Black

I have been working on the new souvenir guidebook for Peterborough Cathedral – writing copy and ensuring that there is a common voice for the whole text. It is a truly collaborative effort and I think we have produced an … Continue reading →

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Places to Be

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Ian Black

It was a privilege this afternoon to welcome Antony Gormley to St John’s Church in the heart of the city centre in Peterborough for a celebration of the installation of his three sculptures ‘Places to Be’. These have been placed … Continue reading →

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Peterborough 900 – Prayer

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Ian Black

Peterborough 900 Prayer God of wonder and new life we thank you for the awe-inspiring beauty of this holy place raised in hope from the ashes and held in grace; for all who have loved and cared for it through … Continue reading →

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Reformation 500 (1517-2017)

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Ian Black

This weekend many churches will be marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The trigger date is 31st October 1517 when Martin Luther is said to have nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.  This … Continue reading →

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