All Saints Church Cressing and St Barnabas Tye Green

08/09/2026

Lord, thank You for a new morning
and the mercy that meets us here.
Because we are forgiven,
teach us to forgive freely.

Soften every wounded place,
release our hearts from yesterday,
and help us choose grace over bitterness.

May we walk into this day lighter,
loving as we have been loved,
forgiven as we have been forgiven.

Amen.

07/09/2026

Thinking about coming to church but wondering what actually happens at a service?

Well, each week is little bit different, but there's always a time for singing, a time for having someone pray on our behalf, a time for listening to someone read from the Bible and normally a time for someone to share their thoughts on what was read (a sermon!).

So do I need to have what I believe firmly thought out?

Absolutely not! Being a Christian is a continual journey of learning about God, our selves and how our faith translates into the world.

But what if I'm not sure I believe?

Come anyway - where else can you ask questions and work out what you believe? There's no pressure from us at St Barnabas and we welcome your curiosity.

Do I...Just turn up? Don't I need to book?

Just rock up! There's always room and a warm welcome!

St Barnabas Church, Claude Ince Avenue, Tye Green, Cressing at 10:30 on Sunday - we've saved you a seat 😘

07/09/2026

May God be close to you this morning, especially where disappointment still feels tender.

May forgiveness come gently,
without hurry and without pretending.

May grace soften what feels heavy,
bring peace to what cannot yet be resolved, and give you hope to begin again.

May this new day meet you kindly.

Amen.

06/09/2026

Need a reset? Sunday morning, 10:30am at St Barnabas is the best place to start.

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

Joy comes not from writing our own story or having the story go as we would have scripted it. Joy comes from saying ‘Yes, Lord’ to whatever story He writes for our lives.

When life doesn’t unfold the way we have hoped, may we find the courage to still trust the One who is writing our story.

02/09/2026

September can be full of excitement, new beginnings and milestones. But for families who have lost a child, it can also bring a whole range of emotions.

This September, we’re praying for every parent and family navigating a school year without their child.

02/09/2026

Almighty God,

We lift to you the schools and colleges across our benefice - please bless all the teachers and staff who work in them and all the children who study in them. We pray that for each child and young person, their school will be a place of great discovery, adventure, and creativity. May they be a place where our children and young people love to learn and learn to love, A place where everyone is safe, supported, respected and deeply valued.

We think particularly of children, parents, carers, teachers, and school staff members who are worried or anxious about the beginning of term. May they know Your comforting reassuring presence and find peace.

We ask all this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

🙏🏽🙏🏿🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🏻

01/09/2026

May God bless the fresh beginnings that arrive quietly;
a new day, a new season, another chance.

May you have grace for what has ended,
courage for what is beginning,
and trust enough to take the next small step.

You do not need to have the whole path worked out.
Just begin where you are, knowing God is already there.