The annual Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative will take place this year but in a different format.
The initiative began as a call to prayer for evangelisation within the Church of England but has grown into an international movement across the Anglican Communion and amongst churches of many denominations. Thy Kingdom Come has become characterised by mass public gatherings and worship through “beacon events”; but has been radically revamped this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
New resources have been created to enable churches, families and individuals to pray and worship in their homes, through a suite of adapted resources, in line with social distancing guidelines. A dthis year, in addition to praying for others to know the love of Christ, Christians taking part in Thy Kingdom Come are being encouraged to practically demonstrate their love and care through action during the 11 days from Ascension to Pentecost in an initiative called “Prayer and Care”.
“It seems we are having to reinvent everything this year”, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said. “Thy Kingdom Come, which is normally a time of gathering and of being together, is now to be done at home. Well, praise God. That’s where the church began – in people’s homes, in people’s houses and where in many parts of the world it still happens.
“Let us regain our confidence as we pray between Ascension and Pentecost this year, praying for the coming of the Spirit that all may know that Jesus Christ is risen, that Jesus Christ is Lord, And in His life and love, there is hope and peace, and call and purpose. May God bless you in your times of prayer, may you know His living presence in your home. Amen.’
Resources and further information can be found on the Thy Kingdom Come website.
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