I commend to you and your faith communities the Thy Kingdom Come programme for this year. It is a wonderful way of connecting with Christians throughout the world in prayer - and the resources available for individual, group, children and parish involvement get better every year!

Archbishop Justin Welby writes:

Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.

Since it began in May 2016, God has grown TKC from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer, in nearly 90% of countries worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions- so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.

Every person, household and church are encouraged to pray during the 11 days in their own way.

It is our hope & prayer, that those who have not yet heard the Good News of Jesus Christ and His love for the world, will hear it for themselves and respond and follow Him.

Specifically, we again invite each and every Christian across the globe to pray that God’s Spirit might work in the lives of 5 people who have not responded with their ‘Yes’ to God’s call.

Whether you have joined in ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ before or not, we invite you to take part & join in.

“In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities." Archbishop Justin Welby

Have a look at the international Thy Kingdom Come website for more information and resources on how you and your Parish can be involved this year.

Thy Kingdom Come with Children!

This is a great way of getting young people in or connected to your church involved in something that spans the world. Click here for a range of resources to help!