Healing

The healing ministry of the church reflects Jesus’ concern and promise for the whole person, body, mind and spirit. In his own ministry, Jesus gave high priority to healing the sick. This finds expression in our ministry at St. Mary’s.

There are three opportunities each month to receive prayer for healing and the laying on of hands:

First Sunday at the 10am service Members of the Healing Fellowship are available at the back of the church to pray with you after you have received Communion.
First Thursday 1.00pm. A short healing service, about 20 minutes, to pray for personal needs and those of the world.
Fourth Sunday 6.30pm (4.00pm in winter). In a simple setting, following the evening Eucharist, people are invited to come forward individually. There is no need to say anything unless so desired. As the ministers lay hands upon you and bless you, the rest of the congregation will uphold you in silent prayer. You may also receive this ministry on behalf of someone else who is not present.

Healing Fellowship

This is a group of about 25 people who are committed to pray as requested, for the sick and those in any kind of trouble. The group usually meets on the first Wednesday of each month following the 9.30am Eucharist, to pray together for healing.

Telephone Prayer-Chain

This is a quick way of circulating requests for prayer to members of the Healing Fellowship who will then pray daily.

Written Messages

You may leave requests in the Blue Book in the North Chapel, which is used daily by the clergy. In addition, in the South aisle, by the Chapel of Remembrance, there is a board on which you may pin messages asking for prayer.

Candles

You are welcome to light a candle on the stand by the Chapel of Remembrance on behalf of yourself or someone for whom you are concerned. Sometimes it is difficult to know how to pray, but the candle symbolises to God all that is in your heart.

Personal Visits

If you would like someone to come and pray with you privately, please contact the Parish Office, who will put you in touch with members of the congregation who have been authorised by the clergy to offer prayers and the laying on of hands. Alternatively, speak to one of the clergy who will be happy to help you.

O God, always present,
You want happiness
And not sorrow,
And you suffer
With all who suffer
On this earth.
You welcome whoever comes to you
With all their burdens
And it is as if everywhere,
In every place,
You received them into
A brother’s house.
When we let you welcome us
The eyes of our soul perceive,
Beyond our own confusion,
A reflection of the Christ of glory,
The Risen Lord.
For we are brought back to life
Each time
The confidence of Christ Jesus
Shines forth in us.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

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St. Mary's Parish Office, Church Path, Saffron Walden, Essex. CB10 1JP
(email: office@stmaryssaffronwalden.org )