Anglican Communion

Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Western New York in the Episcopal Church.

The International Anglican Family Network is hosting an online prayer meeting on Friday 15 May to mark the International Day of Families.  The International Day of Families is a UN-designated day, marked annually, to raise awareness of issues affecting families around the world. This year’s focus is ‘Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing’, highlighting the importance of supporting the health, wellbeing and flourishing of families in different contexts.  The International Anglican Family Network’s online prayer meeting is for people who want to join others across the Communion in praying for the health and wellbeing of families.  The meeting will include prayers from different provinces, with space to reflect, pray and connect as a global family.  The prayer meeting will take place at 11am London time (BST).  Register here: bit.ly/FamiliesPrayer  Find out more on the Anglican Communion events calendar: anglicancommunion.org/events  #Anglicans

Indigenous Pastor Raymond Minniecon from the Diocese of Sydney in the Anglican Church of Australia reflects on the recent shifts in global geo-political priorities and what they could mean for Indigenous peoples and First Nations lands, asking if the new order will mean true renewal and justice or simply reproduce the inequalities of the past. ‘A future global system that ignores the custodianship of Indigenous peoples over lands, waters, oceans and ecosystems will fail not only morally but ecologically. Indigenous knowledge systems remain among the most effective frameworks for protecting biodiversity, sustaining ecosystems and maintaining balance between human societies and the living earth. ‘The coming geopolitical shift must therefore move beyond State-centric power politics toward a plural order where Indigenous nations are recognised as legitimate actors in global governance, particularly in climate, biodiversity and land stewardship.’ Read the full article by Pastor Ray Minniecon on bit.ly/4uEVQ28

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer initiative. Now in its 10th year, it invites Christians across the world to join together in prayer from Ascension Day to Pentecost. Starting today, and running between 14 to 24 May, Anglicans across the Communion are invited to join this wave of prayer in their own churches, communities and homes. Together, let us pray, asking the Holy Spirit to renew the Church and draw more people into the love of Christ. Find out more: thykingdomcome.global #ThyKingdomCome #Anglicans @thykingdom_come

Today is Ascension Day, when the Church celebrates the risen Christ returning to the Father. In the Gospel, Jesus blesses his disciples and is taken from their sight. This is not an ending, but a new beginning. Christ’s ascension affirms his authority and points to his continuing presence, as the disciples are sent out with joy to bear witness to what they have seen. Ascension Day reminds us that Christ reigns with God and calls us to live as his witnesses in the world. Scripture reading: Luke 24:50–51, 52–53 ‘Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.’ Prayer Risen and ascended Lord, you reign in glory and fill all things with your presence. Lift our hearts to where you are, and strengthen us to bear witness to your love. Send us out in joy and faith, to serve you in the world you came to save. Amen.

Today, the International Anglican Family Network is hosting a webinar ahead of the International Day of Families, which is marked on 15 May. The International Day of Families is a UN-designated day, marked annually, to raise awareness of issues affecting families around the world. This year’s focus is ‘Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing’, highlighting the importance of supporting the health, wellbeing and flourishing of families in different contexts. The International Anglican Family Network’s webinar is for people who want to reflect on the role of faith in connecting and strengthening families across cultures and continents. Contributions will include perspectives from Bangladesh, the US and other parts of the Communion, with space to reflect, share and connect as a global family. There is still time to register for today’s 6pm London time (BST) webinar: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Find out more on the Anglican Communion events calendar: anglicancommunion.org/events #Anglicans @AnglicanFamilies

Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of New York in the Episcopal Church.

The International Anglican Family Network is hosting a webinar on 14 May, one day ahead of the International Day of Families, which is on 15 May. The International Day of Families is a UN-designated day, marked annually, to raise awareness of issues affecting families around the world. This year’s focus is 'Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing', highlighting the importance of supporting the health, wellbeing and flourishing of families in different contexts. The Anglican Family Network's webinar is for people that want to reflect on the role of faith in connecting and strengthening families across cultures and continents. Contributions will include perspectives from Bangladesh, the US and other parts of the Communion, with space to reflect, share and connect as a global family. Register for the 8am London time (BST) webinar: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Register for the 6pm London time (BST) webinar: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Find out more on the Anglican Communion events calendar: anglicancommunion.org/events #Anglicans

Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of York in the Church of England.

Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Yola in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

As Christians around the world prepare to pray from Ascension to Pentecost, Thy Kingdom Come is sharing new stories of prayer, faith and witness from across the global Church. Thy Kingdom Come begins this week, inviting Christians from many traditions to pray for more people to come to know the love of Jesus Christ. Across the Anglican Communion, prayer is at the heart of our shared life and mission. This global wave of prayer is an opportunity for Anglicans to join with Christians around the world in the love of Christ. Thy Kingdom Come runs from 14 to 24 May 2026. Find out more: thykingdomcome.global #Anglicans #ThyKingdomCome @thykingdom_come

Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Yokohama in the Nippon Sei Ko Kai.

Today, in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Church of Pakistan (United) and the Primate, the Most Revd Dr Azad Marshall, Bishop of Raiwind and Moderator of the Church of Pakistan. Let us pray for: 🙏 Faithful witness in a minority context – that the Church may continue to live out the Gospel with courage, humility and hope among people of many faiths. 🙏 Religious freedom and peaceful coexistence – that all communities in Pakistan may live together with mutual respect, dignity and security. 🙏 Theological education and leadership formation – for institutions such as St Thomas’ Theological College, Karachi, and for all training programmes equipping clergy and lay leaders for ministry. 🙏 Care for vulnerable communities – for those facing poverty, discrimination or hardship, that the Church’s ministries may bring practical support and the love of Christ. Amen.

Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Yirol in the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer initiative. Now in its 10th year, it invites Christians across the world to join together in prayer from Ascension Day to Pentecost. This year's theme is 'God with us'. Resources for 2026 will invite churches to 'Pray for Five' people to discover more about the Christian faith. Since it began, Thy Kingdom Come annual prayer wave has spread to 172 countries around the world and is supported by churches of 85 denominations. In this film, the Archbishop of Canterbury shares the invitation to 'Pray For Five'. Find out more at: bit.ly/3Rt4gvb @ArchbishopSarah @thykingdom_come

On Friday 15 May, the International Anglican Family Network invites Anglicans across the Communion to join an online prayer meeting for the International Day of Families. The prayer meeting will bring people together from across the Anglican Communion to pray for the health and wellbeing of families, with prayers shared from different provinces. The International Day of Families is a UN-designated day, observed annually to raise awareness of issues affecting families around the world. In 2026, the focus is Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing. The online prayer meeting will take place at 11am London time (BST). Register here: bit.ly/FamiliesPrayer Find out more on the Anglican Communion events calendar: anglicancommunion.org/events #Anglicans

On Thursday 14 May, the International Anglican Family Network (IAFN) invites Anglicans across the Communion to join a special webinar marking the International Day of Families. The webinar will explore mental health and wellbeing in family life, and reflect on the role of faith in connecting and strengthening families across cultures and continents. Contributions will include perspectives from Bangladesh, the US and other parts of the Communion, with space to reflect, share and connect as a global family. The International Day of Families is a UN-designated day, observed annually to raise awareness of issues affecting families around the world. Register for the 8am London time (BST) webinar: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Register for the 6pm London time (BST) webinar: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Find out more on the Anglican Communion events calendar: anglicancommunion.org/events #Anglicans

Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Yewa in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

Today in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Yeri in the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan.