Prayer is integral to our life as Christians. Prayer involves listening and talking to God, anytime, anywhere. It helps us grow closer to God and hear God’s desires for our world, our communities and ourselves.
During 2026, we are having an especial focus on prayer, building on our 24-hour Wave of Prayer in September 2024.
“Across our diocese of Bath and Wells I would like to make 2026 a year of especial focus on prayer. To be clear, this is not because I think we’re not praying. We are. But could we learn to pray better and pray more? I think we could. Might we do better if we sought to learn from each other? Almost definitely. Might focusing more on prayer shape us to become the people God has created us to be? Certainly. Could we become the answer to our prayers? In God’s good grace I hope so.”
Bishop Michael
Hear more from Bishop Michael talking about the Year of Prayer and read the Year of Prayer Manna mailing.
As part of our 2026 Year of Prayer, from 6-10 of July, we are inviting churches, schools, families and individuals, to pray for children and young people. Download the Week of Prayer for Children and Young People Guide.
Prayer calendar
Praying for individuals, groups or particular milestones or projects from across our diocese.
Year of prayer resources
Throughout 2026 more information and resources will be added to this page of useful resources.
10 ideas for…
10 Ideas for… sheets are a series of simple 2 sided A4s with 10 ideas on a particular topic.
Diocesan Bible passage
Find out more about the diocesan Bible passage we reflect on each year.
Resources for children, young people and schools
Access a range of resources to support our children and young people, in our schools, our churches, or at home.