Join us on Sunday, St Ninians Low Fell at 1130. This week we have a special guest speaker - The Venerable Bob Cooper, Archdeacon of Sunderland. Born and brought up in Lancashire, Bob was educated at the Universities of Aberystwyth and Nottingham where he studied Divinity and Theology. Unlike many clergy who had professional careers, Bob was a doorman and labourer which he jokes ‘probably prepared me well for life as an Archdeacon!’ After training at Lincoln Theological College, Bob was ordained in 1993. He has served in Urban Priority Area (UPA) parishes in Leeds, Halifax and Pontefract. He has also been full time chaplain to a public school in outer London.
Bob is passionate about mission, church growth in all forms and has a deep calling to social justice. Bob leads on Prison Chaplaincy, is Chair of the Lord Crewe Trustees and sits on the Board of Education. In wider society Bob also chairs a national charity which works in former coalfield communities. Bob is married to Kate, a teacher, and they have four children.

Heavenly Father,
Your word says, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
We know that you are a God of peace, and that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. So, we pray for the people of Ukraine who find themselves in the midst of a fearful conflict.
Draw near to them, O Lord, and protect them.
We pray for the people and nation of Ukraine. Protect the innocent, the families and children. Give courage to those who fight to defend their faith, their freedom, and their homeland.
We pray for pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers throughout Ukraine. Grant them wisdom as they minister hope in your name.
Amen