Lend your voice to the 2026/2027 Prayer Handbook

“Very truly, I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will have pain, but your pain will turn into joy.” John 16:20

Our prayers hold the sorrows and joys of our lives, churches and communities across this world.

For 2026/2027, the words Sorrow and Joy are chosen like grid references on a map, compass bearings.

We invite you to share prayers that recognise and support Methodist people who may need a boost of joy in the Lord, and that faithfully respond as peace-makers and reconcilers to the sorrow of a divided world.

Let us lift one another up in prayer.

Submit your prayer by Friday 16 January 2026

Visit Methodist Prayer Handbook - The Methodist Church for full guidelines