Prayer Resources
Prayer is at the heart of the Christian life
Christians are encouraged to pray together, and to pray individually - at all times and in all circumstances. The Bible teaches us: "Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6,7). There are many different ways of praying: below are some resources you can use at home, for personal prayer and to join in with the worship of the Church when you are unable to attend church.
The whole of the prayer book is available online here. During this time, when Anglicans are not meeting for public worship, the vicar is happy to lend you a copy of the prayerbook if you would rather use a physical copy than read prayers online.
You can find the Daily Devotions from the New Zealand Prayer Book | He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa here. These are useful for short daily prayers you can use anywhere, and are based mainly on the New Testament.
Links and apps to help with prayer
Pray as you go – daily prayer that can be downloaded onto your portable device
Sacred space – a resource for online daily prayer with apps available for your portable device
Reimagining the Examen – a resource for prayer at the end of the day
Diocesan Prayer Diary – a guide to praying for others in our Diocese
Word for Today - a brief devotion on a verse from the Bible
2020 Lectionary - giving daily Bible readings
Information about Saints Days, and prayers for use at home and in church, can be found in "For All the Saints", a publication of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia.