Faith
UK Christians Unite in Month-Long Prayer Vigil
Faith Facts
- A nationwide month-long prayer vigil is underway in the UK, uniting Christians from all backgrounds to seek spiritual renewal and unity for 2026.
- The National Day of Prayer and Worship (NDOPW) is leading coordinated efforts, offering daily online prayer rooms and local gatherings to encourage believers to intercede for their communities and nation.
- Last year’s Shine Your Light outreach mobilized thousands of churches, reaching millions through diverse events, showing the UK’s growing hunger for faith-driven engagement.
Christians across the UK have been invited to begin 2026 in prayer, joining a national initiative dedicated to seeking renewal and God’s direction for the country. Guided by the conviction that prayer changes nations, the vigil draws believers from every denomination to stand together for spiritual unity and peace.
Throughout January, participants will gather online and in person, lifting up heartfelt intercession for communities, national life, and the global church. This movement is rooted in the Biblical call for believers to be united in persistent prayer, serving as a light to the nation.
“We believe the Lord is calling His Church to pray as one: one cry across the land, one heart before God, and one continuous offering of prayer. This is not about one ministry or movement, but the whole Body of Christ, churches, prayer networks, denominations, and independent intercessors, intentionally connected in prayer,” said Pastor Jonathan Oloyede.
Ongoing prayer efforts reflect a broader awakening, as churches work together in local outreach and share resources for the sake of the Gospel. Recent months have witnessed Christians boldly sharing their faith, demonstrating courage and a renewed sense of mission shaped by biblical convictions.
This month-long vigil encourages all believers to seek God together, pursuing a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and building unity across denominational lines. Let us equip ourselves in prayer, trusting God to transform families, communities, and the nation for His glory.