Call to worship
Worship Together
Come, let us stand before God,
Gathering prayer
Worship Together
Lord God, we come before you just as we are
Prayer of approach
The Creator of heaven and earth
Prayer of adoration
God of all that exists, you gave us life,
Prayers of penitence
Lord God, we don’t like it when we are mistreated,
Prayer of praise and thanksgiving
We lift joyful hearts full of thanks and praise.
Prayers of intercession
Lord, give us the insight to see who you are.
Give us the courage to declare it and act upon it.
Prayer for all ages together
Worship Together
Lord, let our words be words of kindness, (touch lips)
Prayer: Sending out
Worship Together
May we be empowered to show loving resistance,
Gathering prayer CYP
Children & Youth
Jesus, we bring our gifts and talents, strengths and
Prayer of praise and thanksgiving CYP
Our God, you made many things that seem weak but are really strong:
Prayer of confession CYP
Almighty God, we are not always strong for you.
Prayer for others CYP
Creator God, you made all things – heal the sick.
Prayer: Sending out CYP
Children & Youth
Lord, help us to remember:
VYC prayer
Children & Youth
Ask the children to think about the changes they will have in the next few weeks (or have had).
AAA prayers Welsh
Worship Together prayers in Welsh
CYP prayers Welsh
Children and Young People Prayers in Welsh
This week's session plans
Ready-to-go complete sessions
23 - 29 August 2026
Worship Together
23 - 29 August 2026
Children & YouthFind more resources on these readings
- Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2023)
- Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2020)
- Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2017)
- Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2014)
- Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2011)
- Proper 16 focused on Isaiah 51.1-6 (2008)
- Proper 16 focused on Matthew 16.13-20 (2005)