Get ready for Pentecost with Thy Kingdom Come

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.

What began in 2016 as a simple invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to the Church of England has grown into an international movement, uniting more than a million Christians across denominations, traditions and cultures in prayer.

In 2026, Thy Kingdom Come runs from 14 May (Ascension Day) to 24 May (Pentecost). 

A call to prayer

Over the 11 days of Thy Kingdom Come, individuals, families and churches are encouraged to pray in their own way, with a particular focus on five people they know and long to see come to know Jesus.

As we participate in Thy Kingdom Come, it is hoped that we will each:

• Pray intentionally for five people to come to faith
• Deepen our personal relationship with Jesus
• Be open to the empowering work of the Holy Spirit, so that we may be effective in our witness 

Focusing on the presence of God

This year, Thy Kingdom Come centres on the presence of God through the Holy Spirit. We are invited to reflect on the God who is with us in the everyday – in the joys and sorrows of life and everything in between – and who longs to be in relationship with those who do not yet know him.

Each day, this theme is revealed through different Bible stories that reveal God’s transformative presence, power and love at work in the lives of people and communities. These stories bring hope, build expectation and remind us that the Holy Spirit is still at work today. 

Join in

A wide range of resources for children, young people, adults and families are available to download from the Thy Kingdom Come website.