National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2025
God in the public square?
The 2025 National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast will take place on Tuesday 24 June, with the main Prayer Breakfast programme starting at 7:30am and finishing at 9:00am. There is then a full programme of seminars, which take place between 9:15am and 10:15am, as well as the option of going on a tour of the Palace of Westminster. The physical event will also be livestreamed.
After the main breakfast, we are delighted to offer a programme of seminars, as well as a dedicated event for church leaders, hosted by principal partner Bible Society: Why Bible confidence is the key to mission.
Please find an outline of the full programme below:
Tuesday 24 June
6:30am – Doors open
7:30am – Main Prayer Breakfast programme begins in Westminster Hall
9:00am – End of main Prayer Breakfast programme
9:15am – Seminars and tour:
Apocalypse Now! What Role for the Church in Polarised Times? – Christian Aid
Join us for “Apocalypse Now! What Role for the Church in Polarised Times?” with Alex Evans from Larger Us, Lord Rees, and Chine MacDonald. In an era of deep divisions and escalating tensions, we will explore the Church’s critical role in fostering unity, promoting peace, and addressing societal fractures. The panel will share insights on how faith communities can navigate these challenging times, offering hope and practical strategies for reconciliation and transformation. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue and discover ways to make a positive impact in a polarised world.
How can we ‘do God’ in today’s world? – London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC)
Why and how should politicians—and people in all walks of life—‘do God’? What does ‘doing God’ even mean? What does that look like for Christians in 2025? Join us for an inspiring conversation, as LICC CEO Paul Woolley leads a panel discussion with Nick Spencer, best-selling author and Senior Fellow at Theos, David Smith MP, UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, and Rebecca Smith MP, Conservative Whip.
Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, learn, and connect with others committed to making a difference.
It’s not politics…it’s culture – OCCA
Whether discussing knife crime, migration, or online safety most of the public conversation concerns policy decisions and legal limits. It can seem that we’re trying to deal with the effects rather than the causes.
In this discussion, we will consider the ‘upstream’ cultural trends that have brought us to this point and give some signposts to how we might build towards a society of mutual flourishing.
Arise Africa – Stop the Violence; Start the Healing – Open Doors
Millions of Christians face violent persecution for their faith in sub-Saharan Africa, with many also forced to flee their homes. In response, the Church in Africa has called on Christians around the world to join them in the Arise Africa campaign, aiming to ensure that the global community acknowledges and acts against such extreme violence. It is part of Christian public witness to speak up for those who are persecuted. Attendees at the seminar will hear directly from Christians in sub-Saharan Africa on how to put an end to violence with impunity and allow healing and reconciliation to begin.
Faith in The Media: Building Trust, Sharing Hope. – Premier
Did you know that until 1990, Christian broadcasting was illegal in the UK? Five years later, Premier became the nation’s first Christian radio station. Now Christian media is an integral part of the lives of millions.
As we mark precisely 30-years of Christian broadcasting, join us as we explore:
- What impact Christian broadcasting has had on the UK
- What Christians think about how they are represented – and how they are served – by mainstream media
- How Christian broadcasting can help foster the common good
- How we can combat increasing faith illiteracy in mainstream media
At a time when public trust in the media is at a low-ebb and we see increasing polarisation in public discourse, how can Christians ensure there’s Faith in the Media?
Speaker: Kevin Bennett, Chief Executive of Premier Christian Communications
How churches are working locally to help build a society where everyone can afford the essentials. – Trussell
Food banks in the Trussell community provide emergency food and support to people in their hardest moments. Churches are at the heart of this work tackling hunger and hardship, inspired by the call of the Prophet Micah to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God. Join Trussell, people with their own experiences of needing to turn to a food bank and local church leaders to hear about the important role churches are playing alongside food banks to offer practical support beyond emergency food and campaign for change so everyone can afford the essentials.
A tour of the Palace of Westminster – led by a Parliamentary Guide
Additional events
Evensong and Tour of Westminster Abbey: 5.00pm, Monday 23 June
For those arriving in London the night before, we are delighted to offer the opportunity to attend Evensong at Westminster Abbey, followed by a tour.
Why Bible confidence is the key to mission – Bible Society
11:00am-12.30pm (with refreshments from 10:30am), Tuesday 24 June (Conference Hall, Mothers’ Union, Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3RB)
Bible Confidence is a key element in deeper discipleship and effective mission. But what exactly is it, and how can we help Christians who struggle with it? This Bible Society seminar unpacks the thinking behind the concept of Bible Confidence, drawing on insights into contemporary culture and rigorous research. We’ll show how growing Bible Confidence in Christians not only enriches the spiritual life of believers but leads to more effective mission and cultural impact. Join the Bible Society team and special guests for talks, panel discussions and the latest resources to help your church deepen their Bible Confidence for mission.