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European Evangelicals Call for Prayerful Pause
Faith Facts
- The European Evangelical Alliance has launched its 2026 Week of Prayer, urging members to pause for prayerful reflection from January 11 to 18.
- Inspired by Acts 2:42 and Psalm 78, the week is rooted in devotion to God’s Word, communal fellowship, and worshipful gratitude for God’s faithfulness throughout history.
- The Italian Evangelical Alliance, reflecting on lessons from the 2024 Lausanne Movement Congress, emphasized that prayer should be a transformative encounter, not a routine, calling believers to seek repentance and give thanks at God’s throne.
The European Evangelical Alliance is uniting believers across Europe to focus on spiritual renewal through the 2026 Week of Prayer, highlighting the need to pause and seek God’s presence with intention. This call connects directly to Christian teachings about devotion, gratitude, and repentance in all aspects of life.
Robbert Jan Perk, co-chair of the EEA Prayer Network, underscored the foundational role of prayer for a church firmly rooted in Biblical truth and the Holy Spirit.
“The real challenge for Christians is not to do spiritual things, but to do things spiritually!”
Pausing for prayer prepares hearts, emphasizing fellowship with God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, strengthening faith for personal and national renewal.
Join brothers and sisters across the continent as we devote this season to renewed spiritual reflection and commitment, trusting in God’s faithfulness and grace.