Thy Kingdom Come is an annual, worldwide prayer movement that runs from Ascension Day to Pentecost, and invites Christians everywhere to pray for more people to come to know Jesus.

Launched by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, this ecumenical initiative runs from Ascension Day to Pentecost, uniting the global Church across traditions and denominations in prayer and mission.

What’s it All About?

Every person, household, and church is invited to take part—praying in their own way and in their own context. The heart of the movement is simple:

That more people might hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to His love.

Everyone is encouraged to:

• Pray for five people they know to come to faith in Jesus
• Engage in prayer and mission in their local contexts
• Join with Christians across the world in this season of unity, purpose, and spiritual renewal

Why It Matters

In a time when the world feels uncertain, the need for the transforming power and mercy of God is as urgent as ever. TKC invites us to partner with God—to pray for friends, neighbours, family, and colleagues to encounter Christ for themselves.

Since it began in 2016, Thy Kingdom Come has grown into a movement involving over a million Christians, across 85 denominations in 90% of countries worldwide.

This Year’s Theme

This year’s theme is ‘God with Us’, and how the Holy Spirit has been at work in the world. Across the 11 days, participants are invited to journey through a series of Bible stories, from Ruth and Gideon, to Elijah and the early church waiting for the promised Holy Spirit. Each story reveals something of God’s transforming presence, power, and love at work in everyday lives and situations.

And the heart of Thy Kingdom Come, as always, is the Prayer for Five, as we pray on behalf of five of our friends, family members, neighbours, or colleagues who do not yet follow Christ, that they may come to know Him as we do.

You can get involved individually, with others in a group setting, or as a church. As we commit to praying, we do so in hope and trust that those we pray for will encounter God’s life‑changing love and be drawn closer to Him.

Resources to Help You Get Involved

There are many free and beautifully crafted resources to help deepen your prayer life and encourage others to join in. Here are just a few highlights:

• Novena – The 2026 Novena, entitled God With Us, is written by Archbishop Sarah Mullally, and is ideal for daily prayer reflection.
• Prayer Journal – An 11-day journal written by Revd Canon Chris Russell to help us reflect on what it means to pray ‘Come Holy Spirit’.
• Ten Daily Prayer Ideas – A selection of ideas to help you take part in Thy Kingdom Come.
• Digital Detox – Resources to help adults and young people undertake a digital detox during Thy Kingdom Come, including journals and a youth group session guide.
• Ideas to help your church take part – Five great ideas for how your church could take part in Thy Kingdom Come.
• Children’s Resources – Including an 11 Day Prayer Adventure Booklet written by Revd Canon Jean Kerr, Cheeky Pandas Pentecost episodes and activities, and a collection of resources and videos from iSingPop.
• Resources for Church Services – Resources for churches to use during church services throughout Thy Kingdom Come, including Ascension, Pentecost and all age worship.

You can view, download or order physical copies of these resources on the official Thy Kingdom Come website.

Get Your Church Involved

There are so many ways your church can join in:

• Host a prayer event or 24/7 prayer space
• Join the Global Prayer Map and list your event
• Share resources with schools, families, and young people
• Encourage everyone to commit to praying for five people
• Use social media to share stories, prayers, and encouragement