Dear Lord,
Thank you for all the bishops who have cared for your Church
and for the love and guidance they have shared.
As we prepare to welcome a new Bishop of Oxford,
please guide everyone involved in choosing the right person.
Help them to make wise choices with kindness and care.
Please bless the person you are calling to this role.
Help them to be kind, respectful, and fair,
a strong and brave leader who leads with love and listens to others.
Thank you for giving children places to worship and pray,
where we can feel safe, loved, and close to you.
Help us to respect one another and to choose love, always.
Help our new Bishop to continue bringing communities together,
to help people stand side by side, and to show respect for all religions and all people.
May our school be filled with peace, understanding, and hope.
Amen