A printable version of the Prayer Calendar for the fourth quarter, October to December, 2025, is available for download in PDF format here.
You can email us your public prayer requests. We encourage prayers with specific dates for specific congregations and ministries.
The Prayer Calendar requests are sent as a convenient daily reminder or as a weekly or monthly summary with your subscription to Renewal Fellowship e-mailings.
Friday, October 3 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, Interim Moderator Joseph Choi, the Search Committee and congregational leaders, that they may be given wisdom, patience, and success, and that God may bless them soon with a minister who will be a good fit for the congregation.
Saturday, October 4 – Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, has four new staff this fall: Matt (Discipleship), Mirim (Family Ministry), Amani (Congregational Life), and Andrew (Missions Hub). Pray for each as they find their feet and lean on the Lord for the wisdom and energy needed to advance their ministries.
Sunday, October 5 – World Communion Sunday – Pray for those taking part in Life Chain today to support LIFE on the streets of towns and cities, that God's Spirit may speak to our nation. Canada's culture seems to have lost its moral compass. One hundred thousand abortions were performed in Canada last year and MAID has been responsible for 5.2% of all deaths.
Monday, October 6 – Pray for wisdom and guidance as Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, searches for a new Worship and Music Leader. Ask that the right person would be drawn to this role – someone with a heart for worship and a desire to help others experience God through music.
Tuesday, October 7 – Pray for the Board of West Grey Youth Centre, Durham, Ontario, as they plan programs for community youth and seek volunteers to help.
Wednesday, October 8 – Pray for the Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda meeting today, that wise decisions may be made in the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray, too, for the smooth transition of a new treasurer after fourteen years.
Thursday, October 9 – Pray for the Rev. Lora Nafziger and Gerald (Gerry) Kent, both Presbyterian Church in Canada Mission staff in Nepal. Pray for their safety amidst political unrest in Nepal. Pray, too, for the Rev. Nan St. Louis as she undergoes knee replacement surgery tomorrow.
Friday, October 10 – Join the congregation of Glenbrook Presbyterian Church, Mississauga, Ontario, as they thank God for their Interim Moderator Stephen Rothery as he helps guide them through a vacancy. The congregation is also searching for the person of God's choosing to work with their church as Family Outreach Coordinator.
Saturday, October 11 – Pray for the Moderator of the 2025 General Assembly, the Rev. Jeffrey Murray, as he attends meetings and visits churches across Canada, that the Lord may use him to encourage and build up our denomination.
Sunday, October 12 – Harvest Sunday – Join Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, in praising God for another abundant harvest of potatoes and vegetables for neighbourhood friends, the local food cupboard, and downtown Guelph missions.
Monday, October 13 – Thanksgiving – "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." (Matthew 9:37) Pray for the Lord of the harvest to raise up workers who are sensitive to the spiritual hunger within our nation, and who can boldly proclaim the truth through the power of the Spirit.
Tuesday, October 14 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, is celebrating Messy Church today. Pray, too, for the Rev. Fred Stewart, who was recently installed as Interim Minister at St. James Presbyterian Church, Stouffville, Ontario.
Wednesday, October 15 – Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, is joining in Alpha Canada's focus on prayer for local high schools. Join them as they pray for the staff and the 2,500 students of Central Tech and Harbord Collegiate. Pray that believing students and staff may experience the presence of Christ, and that they may they find each other and have good, energizing fellowship.
Thursday, October 16 – Pray for the In-Ministry-Year student, Kelvin Kagori, who is doing his field placement at Livingstone Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Quebec, that both the student and the congregation may be enriched and encouraged to carry out the mission of God. Pray, too, for the Synod of British Columbia as they meet in Kimberley, British Columbia, over the next two days.
Friday, October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – Pray for the youth and adults who are gathering at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hillsburgh, Ontario, today to prepare soup for Sunday. They will be selling containers of the soup to make a financial donation to their local foodbank.
Saturday, October 18 – Pray for the elders who are being ordained at Westwood Presbyterian Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, tomorrow, that those who have received the calling from God to serve will respond to it faithfully and serve the community with joy in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, October 19 – Students and Colleges Sunday – Pray for the Student Ministry at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, as Nicky and other leaders reach out to neighbouring universities and colleges. The University of Toronto's downtown campus (just across the street from the church) enrolled 70,000 students this past academic year – amazing possibilities for witness and fellowship.
Monday, October 20 – Pray for Knox Presbyterian Church, Manotick, Ontario, as they welcome their new pastor, the Rev. Fred Chamas. As they work together lifting the name of Jesus, pray that the community outside the church may see the light of Christ, be drawn in to worship, and learn of God's great love.
Tuesday, October 21 – Eben-Ezer on the Mountain School in Haiti collapsed in June. Pray for a speedy rebuild and for the students affected. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, is funding the rebuild.
Wednesday, October 22 – Pray for Grace Presbyterian Church, West Hill, Ontario, as they seek to encourage the families they connected with during their Vacation Bible School and Summer Day Camps, that the families may be drawn to worship and accept invitations to different outreach events.
Thursday, October 23 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, has an Intergenerational Group meeting every Thursday evening. Pray for those who attend as they enjoy a simple meal together and build stable and loving relationships.
Friday, October 24 – Pray for the high school youth who gather every Friday evening at Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario. Ask that this would be a safe place for teens to build lasting friendships, to have honest conversations, and to discover how faith can make a difference in their everyday lives.
Saturday, October 25 – Ask God to guide and watch over our missionary, Paul McLean, and all the Bible translation teams he will visit in Taiwan from the end of October to the end of November.
Sunday, October 26 – Pray for Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, the Rev. Grant Vissers, Session and staff as they reach out to their neighbourhood with a variety of community groups.
Monday, October 27 – Join Dunamis Fellowship Canada in praising God that they have recently attained charitable accreditation and have now launched a matching donation campaign. Pray, too, for the many Dunamis events in Alberta and Ontario this Fall, that the Lord may use these courses to build up His people.
Tuesday, October 28 – Pray for Hastings as he travels to Canada from Malawi. Ask for safe travels, good health, and opportunities to connect with people in a way that shares the powerful impact of the prison ministry in Malawi.
Wednesday, October 29 – Give God thanks for the faithful men who meet each Wednesday morning at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Burlington, Ontario, for prayer and Bible study.
Thursday, October 30 – Pray for the Elders Council of the Cariboo House Churches as they meet over the next several months to discuss the future of the ministry: new models of ministry, new areas of growth, and ministry with people of many different backgrounds and theological perspectives. Pray that God would raise up new elders from within the ministry. Also, give thanks for the supportive elders from Living Stones: Nagi, Doug, Sam, and Glynis.
Friday, October 31 – Reformation Day – Give thanks for God's ongoing grace and guidance. Pray that the Lord may continue to reform us as we seek to honour Him. Pray that Christians may be given confidence and grace to share their faith in the workplace and be able to witness faithfully to people who have questions about God and the life of faith.
Saturday, November 1 – All Saints Day – Pray for those travelling to the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat November 3-5 at Manresa Renewal Centre in Pickering, Ontario.
Sunday, November 2 – Daylight Saving Time ends – Pray for Hastings as he speaks at Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, today about the prison ministry in Malawi. Ask that people would be encouraged and inspired by the stories of transformation happening in prisons, and that hearts would be moved to partner in prayer and financial support.
Monday, November 3 – Pray for leaders of the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat, especially speaker Gordon T. Smith and worship leader Temeka Williams as they gather today through Wednesday in Pickering, Ontario.
Tuesday, November 4 – Westwood Presbyterian Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, hosts a biweekly children's program on Tuesdays and a youth group every Friday. Pray that the children and youth may grow in their faith and know that they are loved by God and others in the congregation.
Wednesday, November 5 – Glenbrook Presbyterian Church, Mississauga, Ontario, has an English as a Second Language program. Pray for the teaching team as they work hard to show God's love while they encourage those who are seeking to learn English and the Canadian way of life.
Thursday, November 6 – Pray for St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Bathurst, New Brunswick, as their front doorstep Blessing Box provides daily items for those in need. Pray also for ministry encouragement so that growth in worship, fellowship, and service may be sustained.
Friday, November 7 – Pray for Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, and their growing connection with Urban Promise, whose mission is to reach children and families in Toronto Community Housing with the love of Jesus, and to raise them into leaders who will restore their community. Pray, too, that God would raise up a part-time pastoral intern and other volunteers to lead the Youth Alpha programme.
Saturday, November 8 – Pray for God's blessing on the three Presbyterian churches in Brantford, Ontario – Alexandra, Central, and Greenbrier – that the Interim-Moderators, Sessions, and Presbytery may look closely at their ministry and how they can continue to honour Jesus as they work and worship.
You can email us your public prayer requests. We encourage prayers with specific dates for specific congregations and ministries.
The Prayer Calendar requests are sent as a convenient daily reminder or as a weekly or monthly summary with your subscription to Renewal Fellowship e-mailings.
Friday, October 3 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, Interim Moderator Joseph Choi, the Search Committee and congregational leaders, that they may be given wisdom, patience, and success, and that God may bless them soon with a minister who will be a good fit for the congregation.
Saturday, October 4 – Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, has four new staff this fall: Matt (Discipleship), Mirim (Family Ministry), Amani (Congregational Life), and Andrew (Missions Hub). Pray for each as they find their feet and lean on the Lord for the wisdom and energy needed to advance their ministries.
Sunday, October 5 – World Communion Sunday – Pray for those taking part in Life Chain today to support LIFE on the streets of towns and cities, that God's Spirit may speak to our nation. Canada's culture seems to have lost its moral compass. One hundred thousand abortions were performed in Canada last year and MAID has been responsible for 5.2% of all deaths.
Monday, October 6 – Pray for wisdom and guidance as Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, searches for a new Worship and Music Leader. Ask that the right person would be drawn to this role – someone with a heart for worship and a desire to help others experience God through music.
Tuesday, October 7 – Pray for the Board of West Grey Youth Centre, Durham, Ontario, as they plan programs for community youth and seek volunteers to help.
Wednesday, October 8 – Pray for the Synod of Central, Northeastern Ontario and Bermuda meeting today, that wise decisions may be made in the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray, too, for the smooth transition of a new treasurer after fourteen years.
Thursday, October 9 – Pray for the Rev. Lora Nafziger and Gerald (Gerry) Kent, both Presbyterian Church in Canada Mission staff in Nepal. Pray for their safety amidst political unrest in Nepal. Pray, too, for the Rev. Nan St. Louis as she undergoes knee replacement surgery tomorrow.
Friday, October 10 – Join the congregation of Glenbrook Presbyterian Church, Mississauga, Ontario, as they thank God for their Interim Moderator Stephen Rothery as he helps guide them through a vacancy. The congregation is also searching for the person of God's choosing to work with their church as Family Outreach Coordinator.
Saturday, October 11 – Pray for the Moderator of the 2025 General Assembly, the Rev. Jeffrey Murray, as he attends meetings and visits churches across Canada, that the Lord may use him to encourage and build up our denomination.
Sunday, October 12 – Harvest Sunday – Join Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, in praising God for another abundant harvest of potatoes and vegetables for neighbourhood friends, the local food cupboard, and downtown Guelph missions.
Monday, October 13 – Thanksgiving – "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." (Matthew 9:37) Pray for the Lord of the harvest to raise up workers who are sensitive to the spiritual hunger within our nation, and who can boldly proclaim the truth through the power of the Spirit.
Tuesday, October 14 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, is celebrating Messy Church today. Pray, too, for the Rev. Fred Stewart, who was recently installed as Interim Minister at St. James Presbyterian Church, Stouffville, Ontario.
Wednesday, October 15 – Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, is joining in Alpha Canada's focus on prayer for local high schools. Join them as they pray for the staff and the 2,500 students of Central Tech and Harbord Collegiate. Pray that believing students and staff may experience the presence of Christ, and that they may they find each other and have good, energizing fellowship.
Thursday, October 16 – Pray for the In-Ministry-Year student, Kelvin Kagori, who is doing his field placement at Livingstone Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Quebec, that both the student and the congregation may be enriched and encouraged to carry out the mission of God. Pray, too, for the Synod of British Columbia as they meet in Kimberley, British Columbia, over the next two days.
Friday, October 17 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – Pray for the youth and adults who are gathering at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Hillsburgh, Ontario, today to prepare soup for Sunday. They will be selling containers of the soup to make a financial donation to their local foodbank.
Saturday, October 18 – Pray for the elders who are being ordained at Westwood Presbyterian Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, tomorrow, that those who have received the calling from God to serve will respond to it faithfully and serve the community with joy in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, October 19 – Students and Colleges Sunday – Pray for the Student Ministry at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, as Nicky and other leaders reach out to neighbouring universities and colleges. The University of Toronto's downtown campus (just across the street from the church) enrolled 70,000 students this past academic year – amazing possibilities for witness and fellowship.
Monday, October 20 – Pray for Knox Presbyterian Church, Manotick, Ontario, as they welcome their new pastor, the Rev. Fred Chamas. As they work together lifting the name of Jesus, pray that the community outside the church may see the light of Christ, be drawn in to worship, and learn of God's great love.
Tuesday, October 21 – Eben-Ezer on the Mountain School in Haiti collapsed in June. Pray for a speedy rebuild and for the students affected. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fergus, Ontario, is funding the rebuild.
Wednesday, October 22 – Pray for Grace Presbyterian Church, West Hill, Ontario, as they seek to encourage the families they connected with during their Vacation Bible School and Summer Day Camps, that the families may be drawn to worship and accept invitations to different outreach events.
Thursday, October 23 – St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Parry Sound, Ontario, has an Intergenerational Group meeting every Thursday evening. Pray for those who attend as they enjoy a simple meal together and build stable and loving relationships.
Friday, October 24 – Pray for the high school youth who gather every Friday evening at Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario. Ask that this would be a safe place for teens to build lasting friendships, to have honest conversations, and to discover how faith can make a difference in their everyday lives.
Saturday, October 25 – Ask God to guide and watch over our missionary, Paul McLean, and all the Bible translation teams he will visit in Taiwan from the end of October to the end of November.
Sunday, October 26 – Pray for Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, the Rev. Grant Vissers, Session and staff as they reach out to their neighbourhood with a variety of community groups.
Monday, October 27 – Join Dunamis Fellowship Canada in praising God that they have recently attained charitable accreditation and have now launched a matching donation campaign. Pray, too, for the many Dunamis events in Alberta and Ontario this Fall, that the Lord may use these courses to build up His people.
Tuesday, October 28 – Pray for Hastings as he travels to Canada from Malawi. Ask for safe travels, good health, and opportunities to connect with people in a way that shares the powerful impact of the prison ministry in Malawi.
Wednesday, October 29 – Give God thanks for the faithful men who meet each Wednesday morning at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Burlington, Ontario, for prayer and Bible study.
Thursday, October 30 – Pray for the Elders Council of the Cariboo House Churches as they meet over the next several months to discuss the future of the ministry: new models of ministry, new areas of growth, and ministry with people of many different backgrounds and theological perspectives. Pray that God would raise up new elders from within the ministry. Also, give thanks for the supportive elders from Living Stones: Nagi, Doug, Sam, and Glynis.
Friday, October 31 – Reformation Day – Give thanks for God's ongoing grace and guidance. Pray that the Lord may continue to reform us as we seek to honour Him. Pray that Christians may be given confidence and grace to share their faith in the workplace and be able to witness faithfully to people who have questions about God and the life of faith.
Saturday, November 1 – All Saints Day – Pray for those travelling to the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat November 3-5 at Manresa Renewal Centre in Pickering, Ontario.
Sunday, November 2 – Daylight Saving Time ends – Pray for Hastings as he speaks at Paris Community Church, Paris, Ontario, today about the prison ministry in Malawi. Ask that people would be encouraged and inspired by the stories of transformation happening in prisons, and that hearts would be moved to partner in prayer and financial support.
Monday, November 3 – Pray for leaders of the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat, especially speaker Gordon T. Smith and worship leader Temeka Williams as they gather today through Wednesday in Pickering, Ontario.
Tuesday, November 4 – Westwood Presbyterian Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba, hosts a biweekly children's program on Tuesdays and a youth group every Friday. Pray that the children and youth may grow in their faith and know that they are loved by God and others in the congregation.
Wednesday, November 5 – Glenbrook Presbyterian Church, Mississauga, Ontario, has an English as a Second Language program. Pray for the teaching team as they work hard to show God's love while they encourage those who are seeking to learn English and the Canadian way of life.
Thursday, November 6 – Pray for St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Bathurst, New Brunswick, as their front doorstep Blessing Box provides daily items for those in need. Pray also for ministry encouragement so that growth in worship, fellowship, and service may be sustained.
Friday, November 7 – Pray for Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario, and their growing connection with Urban Promise, whose mission is to reach children and families in Toronto Community Housing with the love of Jesus, and to raise them into leaders who will restore their community. Pray, too, that God would raise up a part-time pastoral intern and other volunteers to lead the Youth Alpha programme.
Saturday, November 8 – Pray for God's blessing on the three Presbyterian churches in Brantford, Ontario – Alexandra, Central, and Greenbrier – that the Interim-Moderators, Sessions, and Presbytery may look closely at their ministry and how they can continue to honour Jesus as they work and worship.