Prayer
Prayer is the lifeblood of the church
At Canford we believe prayer is not just something we do in times of crisis, or as part of the service on Sunday, but is a rhythm of daily conversation between us and God. It is how we can speak to God, how we connect to His heart, and how we pursue His will for our lives and for our community.
Through liturgy or wordless sighs
Are you new to prayer?
Prayer is more about humbling our heart before God, than adopting a specific posture or using specific words.
That said, many find it helpful to sit quietly with open or folded hands, and although there is a timeless beauty in traditional set prayers, there are no specific words needed to connect with God.
You may find this article useful:
https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/learning-pray
In need of prayer?
We believe God is not distant or disinterested in our lives, but cares deeply for each of us. If you would value prayer, we would love to come alongside you.
Please email Rev. Matt Smith, in confidence, at matt@canfordparish.org stating “prayer request” in the header.
Prayer is also available in the South Chapel each Sunday following the service.
Join us
As a church we meet every first Thursday of the month to pray for the church, the community and the world. Anyone is welcome to join us.
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Place: The Canford Magna Centre (CMC), next to the church
Each weekday, we share a time of prayer using the Anglican Service of Morning Prayer. You can access this by tuning into the Canford Parish Church Community Facebook Group at 8:00am, Monday-Friday.