For the 11th year, from, Ascension to Pentecost we are invited to join in Thy Kingdom Come. This year the theme is ‘God with us’ fitting beautifully with our desire to Walk Forward Together.
This year Bishop Sophie is encouraging us to:
1. Go deeper. Can you pray for 5 more mins a day, pray for a few more names that you would usually, establish a pattern of prayer or a place to pray that begins a daily habit. Add something different, a prayer walk, a time of contemplation or whatever God leads you to do.
2. Pray with others. You might have already planned an event or activity for your parish, church, school or chaplaincy. Might you invite others to join you? If you would like to open your event for others, absolutely no obligation of course, (providing all safeguarding arrangements are in place) please visit our central point of contact to let others know they are welcome.
3. Be bold and expectant. The Bible tells us that God is a good father who loves to hear from his children. No matter how big or small the ‘ask’, pray with expectant hope that God will hear and answer. ‘Keep on praying and never give up!’ (Luke 18:1)
A list of events from across the diocese you are welcome to attend:
Praying for Peace
7pm - 9pm, Tuesday 19th May 2026
at St Paul's Foleshill, Foleshill Road, Coventry CV6 5AJ
Join us to pray for peace in our world, our city and ourselves at this evening's vigil. With prayer activities, worship and quiet time, all are welcome to engage in praying for peace together.
For more information please contact either vicar@stpaulsfoleshill.org or mary@stpaulsfoleshill.org
Holy Hours at St John the Baptist, Coventry
These sessions of silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament are offered as part of the diversity of ways in which we might pray. As we pray in the presence of Jesus with us in the Blessed Sacrament, we pray that more may know the presence of God in their lives.
These sessions will take place on Monday 18 May and Friday 22 May, beginning at 12.30pm. People are free to stay for as much or as little of the hour as they wish. Anyone in the city during those lunchtimes would be welcome to join us.
Alcester Deanery Prayer events
All Saints, Allesley
During Thy Kingdom Come, we’d love you to take an hour or more to pause and pray. Together, we’re creating small “beacons” of hope, people taking time to reflect, pray, and make a difference. Find out more.
Please let us know of your event so we can share it on here.
Email Communications@coventry.anglican.org
Find out more information on the Thy Kingdom Come website.