In 2016, the
Archbishops of Canterbury and York asked the Church of England to pray for more
people to come to know Jesus. By 2019, Christians from 172 countries took part
in this mission
During the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come, we will be praying that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ. The aim is that everyone who takes part will:
Deepen their own relationship with Jesus Christ
Pray for Friends or family to come to faith in Jesus
After the very first Ascension Day, the disciples gathered with Mary to pray while they awaited the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Like them, we rely on the gift of the Holy Spirit – on our own we can do nothing.
Through the centuries, Christians have gathered to pray between Ascension Day and Pentecost. Thy Kingdom Come picks up this tradition. We pray for those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ to hear it and follow Him. Specifically, we invite every Christian to pray for God’s Spirit to work in the lives of 5 friends who have not yet responded to God’s call.
In the past, we have encouraged people to come in to St Peter's and use the Prayer Stations that we have set up. We cannot do that this year, so we invite you to join us online instead. Double Click the Map to zoom in
St Peter's Churchyard
Prayer Walk around based on the Lord's Prayer for adults
An Ichthus trail for families – Fishes hidden for children to find
We will also be hiding Painted Pebbles around the churchyard for people to take away with them or to hide again for someone else to find.
St Francis' grounds
A string of ribbons with small, laminated prayer cards pegged on them for people to take away with them.
An smaller Ichthus trail for families – Fishes hidden for children to find.