Prayer Calendar

A printable version of the Prayer Calendar for the second quarter, April to June 2026, 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, May 22 – Pray for improvement in the devotional lives of pastors and elders, that they may be nourished deeply by the Lord and be led by His Spirit, and that they may cultivate an ongoing zeal for God's Word, way, and will.
Saturday, May 23 – Pray for Côte des Neiges Presbyterian Church's session and congregation as they continue to seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in this their 162nd year of ministry to this multicultural district of Montreal, Quebec.
Sunday, May 24Pentecost – Pray that there may be a mighty revelation of the Lord in our world, and that the Holy Spirit would sweep our nation and bring hearts to repentance before Him. Pray, too, for Holy Spirit's help to overcome our shyness and fear about sharing our faith with others.
Monday, May 25 – Pray for international students studying in Canada and seeking to find their way here while separated from their families abroad. Pray that mentors in our congregations may come alongside them.
Tuesday, May 26 – Pray for those who coordinate social media and online ministries at our churches, that they may share content that provides help and hope, and that they may find the resources and tools they need to build up the church of Christ for the glory of God.
Wednesday, May 27 – Pray for Christian families, that their devotional lives at home may be consistent, meaningful, and joyful, and that God may grow in them a love for worship, for the Word, and for serving others in the name of Christ.
Thursday, May 28 – Pray for The Underground, a ministry for ages 13-18, which is holding Bayfest, a weekend retreat at St. Luke's Sports Club in Grande Pointe, Ontario. Pray for the leaders and participants as they gather this weekend, that lives may be changed.
Friday, May 29 – Pray for the Golden Friendship Seniors' Friday Luncheon today at Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario, that the seniors may be encouraged to use their gift and influence to share their faith and grow God's kingdom in their community.
Saturday, May 30 – Pray for young people considering Christ's claims and God's call to ministry, that they may be directed wisely in discerning when, where, and what to study in preparation. Pray, too, that they might find summer jobs to enable them to fund their post-secondary education.
Sunday, May 31Trinity Sunday – Pray that Christians may be wise in their understanding of the unseen spiritual realm, may guard against the schemes of the adversary, may root themselves in God's truth, and may live victoriously for His kingdom.
Monday, June 1 – Ask God's blessing on two very hard-working elders who are retiring this month at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario. Pray, too, for the new elders joining the Session as they begin their six-year terms of teaching, serving, and fellowship in Christ. Please remember that the deadline for Prayer Calendar requests for the next quarter is June 15.
Tuesday, June 2 – For Westminster Presbyterian Church, Barrie, Ontario, as it seeks to develop as a teaching centre, equipping people to know more about the Holy Spirit in their lives.
Wednesday, June 3 – Pray for the children and youth in your own church and across the denomination, and for their leaders, that they may be grounded in the Word, moved by the Spirit in their preparations, and effective at teaching, guiding, and encouraging young people.
Thursday, June 4 – Pray today for the Front Door Ministry of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Simcoe, Ontario, as they seek to respond to the needs of people who live in the heart of Simcoe, many of whom are unhoused and suffering from addictions, mental illness, and/or financial insecurities.
Friday, June 5 – Pray for discernment and patience as the Search Committees across Canada review applications from those seeking to be their new pastors.
Saturday, June 6 – Pray for those travelling to and preparing for the 151st General Assembly, which will be held from Sunday to Thursday at York University in Toronto, Ontario.
Sunday, June 7151st General Assembly Sunday – Pray that the outgoing Moderator, the Rev. Jeffrey Murray, may speak with the power of the Holy Spirit in today's opening message.
Monday, June 8General Assembly – Pray for those in the Renewal Fellowship Prayer Room at General Assembly as they seek to support people both in person and online. Pray that God would give Andy Cornell and the team wisdom and the right words to speak. Please remember that the deadline for Prayer Calendar requests for the next quarter is June 15.
Tuesday, June 9General Assembly – Pray for unity of the Spirit in our striving to be a church that continues to honour the Word of God.
Wednesday, June 10General Assembly – Pray for wisdom for commissioners and for ears to hear the Spirit of God, that all decisions may be God-honouring and God-directed.
Thursday, June 11General Assembly – Pray for safety for those travelling home from General Assembly, and that they may have peaceful hearts. Pray, too, for staff at Church Offices who need to follow up on decisions made.
Friday, June 12 – Ask God to bless the labours of the Rev. Samer Kandalaft at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Kemptville, Ontario, and Shahrzad Kandalaft, Family Pastor at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, and their families.
Saturday, June 13 – Remember those grieving the death of someone they loved and pray that the Lord would console them with hope and the strength of His presence.
Sunday, June 14 – Pray for elders and leaders at Parkwood Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, Ontario, seeking to welcome many newcomers. Pray that the diversity of gifts given by the Spirit may bear fruit in the witness of the congregation to the community.
Monday, June 15 – Pray for hospital visitors, that they may share and show the light of Christ with those who are hurting, ill, or recovering. Please remember that today is the deadline for Prayer Calendar requests for the next quarter.
Tuesday, June 16 – Pray for those seeking M.A.I.D. due to homelessness, poverty, lack of health care, addictions, and other seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Pray for street ministries and our congregations that they may know how best to reach out to those in need.
Wednesday, June 17 – June is a time for being outdoors and for opportunities to meet neighbours and to build trust and faith. A neighbourhood is a good place to start sharing stories involving God's grace and mercy. Pray for the Holy Spirit's help.
Thursday, June 18 – Grace Church West Hill, Scarborough, Ontario, will be hosting a Vacation Bible School for children JK to Grade 6 from June 29 to July 3. They plan for about 75 children and need 60 volunteers. Pray that through VBS, the children and their families may be drawn to Jesus.
Friday, June 19 – Kortright Presbyterian Church, Guelph, Ontario, is planning a new outdoor day camp investing in God at work in nature. Pray that they would be able to spread the word about Rooted Summer Day Camp and reach families in their Guelph neighbourhood. Pray that the children may see Jesus through the counsellors and other campers.
Saturday, June 20World Refugee Day – Pray that we would have eyes to see the new refugees in our communities and reach out to them with love and support.
Sunday, June 21National Indigenous People's Day / Father's Day – Ask God to touch fathers' hearts, that they may seek Him for wisdom and courage as they care for their families. Pray, too, that fathers may feel comfortable sharing their faith.
Monday, June 22 – Pray for Dayspring Presbyterian Church, Edmonton, Alberta, and its minister, the Rev. Brad Childs, that the Lord may bless their active community outreach, which includes Food Bank Depot, Duds@Dayspring, Playgroup & Coffee Drop-in, and Neighbourhood Care Network.
Tuesday, June 23 – Pray for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Corunna, Ontario, as they seek to build up their Christian community by reaching others with the good news of Jesus and assisting with a Food Bank.
Wednesday, June 24 – Pray for continued intentional growth of the relationships of Grace West Hill Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, with neighbourhood families who send their kids to their camps. It is a wonderful opportunity for outreach and to share Jesus with the parents of campers who have wandered from their childhood faith, and with those who have no church background.
Thursday, June 25 – Pray for the many congregations that are actively searching for a new minister, especially where vacancies are measured in years, not months, that the Lord may provide the person whom they need to build up their ministries.
Friday, June 26 – Uphold the Presbytery of Lanark and Renfrew, seeking to support small, rural congregations in vision for future ministry.
Saturday, June 27 – Pray for safety for our church camps across Canada, and that campers and leaders may be blessed and grow in their friendship with God and with each other.