01/06/2026
At Shipley we will be sharing Daily Prayer Prompts each day for our Toddler Groups - see our daily story!! If you would prefer a physical copy, we have these available to pick up on Sunday 💕
Today we begin the National Month of Prayer for Parent and Toddler Groups.
Did you know that over half the Corps in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory have a Parent and Toddler Group, and that it is the second most attended programme regularly held within Corps after Sunday Worship services?
Research by Talking Toddlers, updated in 2025, also shows that 4 out of 5 families with children under 5 in the UK have some contact with a church and that this is very often through a Parent and Toddler Group, and today a representative group of leaders, including from The Salvation Army, will be going to the Houses of Parliament in recognition of the launch this special month.
This means that our prayers for this area of mission and ministry are vital so please join us throughout this month of June as we pray using the theme for 2026, Jesus The Good Shepherd.
"Good Shepherd,
Thank you for every family and person who comes to our parent-and-toddler groups. Thank you that each one is known and loved by you.
Please watch over them and care for them. Through the welcome, kindness and love they receive, help them to see something of your love too.
Thank you for everyone who gives their time to serve and support these groups. Bless them as they show care and faithfulness to others.
Draw us closer to you, Good Shepherd, and help us to know you more. Amen."
( Prayer written by Major Sharen Furlong, DMO, London Division)
