A printable version of the Prayer Calendar for the fourth quarter, October to December 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.
Sunday, November 1 – All Saints Day – Ask God to increase the scope and clarity of our vision, as well as our courage to be and act as God's faithful ones [saints] in the communities in which we live.
Monday, November 2 – Pray for the annual Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat, today through Wednesday at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Pray that the Holy Spirit would speak through presenter Roland DeVries and worship leader Temeka Williams, and that the pastors would be revived.
Tuesday, November 3 – Our missionary, Paul McLean, is in Taiwan all this month visiting and supporting indigenous Bible translation teams. Pray that the Holy Spirit would inspire each team to persevere faithfully and accurately in their work until the day of publication.
Wednesday, November 4 – Pray for the board of directors of the Renewal Fellowship, meeting in person today at the conclusion of the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat. Pray that the Renewal Fellowship may find ways to be a renewed voice of encouragement for biblical believers within the denomination.
Thursday, November 5 – Dunamis is sponsoring the course, "Equipping for Spiritual Warfare", at Bethel Community Church, Edmonton, Alberta, over the next three days.
Friday, November 6 – Pray for the ecumenical ministerial in northern New Brunswick as they cooperate with each other in support of social concerns in the region.
Saturday, November 7 – Pray for the potluck dinner family movie night today at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Ridgetown, Ontario, which has experienced modest growth by reaching out into the community while proclaiming and preaching the Word of God and faithfully opening the Bible for midweek study.
Sunday, November 8 – Thank the Lord for being the firm foundation of Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, as they joyfully celebrate their 75th anniversary and look forward to the future with hope.
Monday, November 9 – Pray that the small yet faithful Atlantic Mission Society auxiliaries of New Brunswick may know that their mission outreach is not in vain.
Tuesday, November 10 – As Presbyteries across the country look at their congregations that have not had a minister for an extended time, pray that God would give them wisdom and direction as they visit these congregations.
Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – Pray for our brothers and sisters serving in our armed forces, and especially for those who are presently away from their families. Pray, too, that the Lord would comfort families who have lost loved ones due to war.
Thursday, November 12 – Praise God for the young families who continue to swell the Sunday School numbers at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario. Pastor Mirim is busy expanding the programme to allow for more age-specific groupings of children. Pray that the Lord would supply her with more enthusiastic volunteers who see both the need and the privilege of presenting Christ and His gospel of love to children.
Friday, November 13 – Pray for Lyca, Hastings, Rammy, and Takwonda as they continue to lead the Friends of Prisons ministry in Malawi, Africa. Ask the Lord for strength, encouragement, and protection as they bring hope and dignity to men and women who are often forgotten. Pray especially that God would encourage them when the ministry is difficult and would help them overcome any discouragement they may face.
Saturday, November 14 – Give thanks for the generosity that continues to sustain the Malawi Friends of Prison Ministry. Pray that God would continue to provide the resources needed to care for the basic needs of men and women in prison, especially as costs continue to rise. Pray for generous hearts and for wisdom in using every gift to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those being served.
Sunday, November 15 – 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 and environmental unrest in Nepal.
Monday, November 16 – Pray for Chippawa Presbyterian Church, Niagara Falls, Ontario, its interim moderator, the Rev. Clyde Ervine, and Session as they discern the next steps in the congregation's journey.
Tuesday, November 17 – Pray for the Presbytery of Essex-Kent, meeting this evening at Lakeshore St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Lakeshore, Ontario.
Wednesday, November 18 – Callingwood Road Presbyterian Church, Edmonton, Alberta, is a multi-cultural and multi-language congregation. Pray for the Lord's wisdom as they navigate diversity.
Thursday, November 19 – Pray for the Rural Ministry Mentoring Group, led by the Rev. Dr. Christine O'Reilly through Presbyterian College, that they might know best how to encourage small rural congregations which are struggling with declining attendance and the growing cost of building insurance.
Friday, November 20 – Pray for Knox Presbyterian Church, Wallaceburg, Ontario, where lives are being transformed through the proclamation of Jesus Christ under the energetic leadership of Lay Missionary Jason Cartier. Pray that the congregation may become financially self-supporting so it can continue to offer community outreach, youth ministries, and vibrant witness.
Saturday, November 21 – 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 and encourage those who are seeking to learn English and the Canadian way of life. Praise God that some of these friends are joining other church activities.
Sunday, November 22 – Christ the King Sunday – Pray for the work of Presbyterian World Service and Development as it seeks to serve vulnerable communities around the world. Ask God that sufficient funding from congregations and individuals may enable them to work to end hunger, poverty, and injustice and to glorify the King!
Monday, November 23 – St. Andrew's Hall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, would welcome your prayers for the work of their Chaplain the Rev. Sumarme Goble as she shapes their common life together in a community of 250 students through weekly prayer, Bible study, discipleship programs, hospitality, and Wednesday night soup gatherings.
Tuesday, November 24 – Share A Book Walk with Your Presbytery is an initiative from Knox College's Ministry Forum continuing education department. Pray that this new outreach will capture the attention of many and draw them into the church. [link https://ministryforum.ca/posts/share-a-book-walk]
Wednesday, November 25 – As we look around our congregations, we see folks with age-related struggles or diagnosed illnesses. Ask that the Lord would show us how to reach out and support one another, whether it is a visit, a helping hand, or simply a kind word to let them know that we care and are praying for them.
Thursday, November 26 – Pray for the men and women who are released from prison in Malawi and around the world as they begin the difficult transition back into everyday life. Ask God to prepare their families and communities to welcome them home and help them find acceptance, reconciliation, and a renewed sense of belonging. Pray that they would have the support and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives and move forward with hope.
Friday, November 27 – Pray for the Golden Friendship Seniors Group that meets on the last Friday of each month at Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario, that God would encourage them in their faithfulness to Him and others in their later years.
Saturday, November 28 – The Presbyterian Church in Canada has ministries with Indigenous Canadians in Kenora, Ontario; in Winnipeg, Manitoba; in Saskatoon and northern Saskatchewan; in Edmonton, Alberta; and in several places in British Columbia. Pray that they may provide love, hope, and listening ears, as well as basic needs.
Sunday, November 29 – Advent I – As Advent begins, pray that our hearts would be stirred by the Good News, and that we would share with others the hope that is in us. Pray that pastoral visitors might be given energy, compassion, and faith as they share prayer and friendship with people others may have forgotten about.
Monday, November 30 – Pray for Côte des Neiges Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Quebec, and their minister, the Rev. Joel Coppieters, as they continue to serve God in their community, surrounded by three hospitals and three universities, that they may be a light shining in their community.
Tuesday, December 1 – Pray for those in small or rural churches, many of whom are struggling without adequate leaders or funds to minister to their communities. Give them faith and courage to reach out to neighbours and those who are not involved in worship and fellowship. Please remember that the deadline for Prayer Calendar requests for the next quarter is December 15th.
Wednesday, December 2 – Pray for the Rev. John Paeng and the Session and congregation of St. Columba Presbyterian Church, Parksville, British Columbia, as they plan for ministry in 2027, that they may continue to be a blessing to their community.
Thursday, December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Pray for those who minister to people for whom each can seem to be in crisis, that they will have wisdom and discernment to lead them forward in faithful hope.
Friday, December 4 – Pray for traditionally minded pastors within the Presbyterian Church in Canada, that they would be strong in their faith and lifted up by the Holy Spirit, that their work may bear fruit through lives saved, lives changed, and minds turned to the true God revealed in the Bible.
Saturday, December 5 – As many of our congregations host special events and meals over the next couple of weeks, pray that they would be blessed and grow in their faith and commitment to the Lord, and that they would be a blessing to their communities. Pray especially for those who have come to Canada this year, that they would find a warm Christian welcome and feel comfortable joining the special events.
Sunday, December 6 – Advent II – Pray that the outreach ministries of our congregations may shine the light of Emmanuel and bring peace, joy, hope, and love in this Advent season.
Monday, December 7 – In this Advent season as many people celebrate but don't understand why, pray that God may give us opportunities to speak about the God who saw our need and loves us enough to send His Son into the world – cause for celebration indeed! Please remember that the deadline for Prayer Calendar requests for the next quarter is next Tuesday, December 15th.
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.
Sunday, November 1 – All Saints Day – Ask God to increase the scope and clarity of our vision, as well as our courage to be and act as God's faithful ones [saints] in the communities in which we live.
Monday, November 2 – Pray for the annual Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat, today through Wednesday at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Pray that the Holy Spirit would speak through presenter Roland DeVries and worship leader Temeka Williams, and that the pastors would be revived.
Tuesday, November 3 – Our missionary, Paul McLean, is in Taiwan all this month visiting and supporting indigenous Bible translation teams. Pray that the Holy Spirit would inspire each team to persevere faithfully and accurately in their work until the day of publication.
Wednesday, November 4 – Pray for the board of directors of the Renewal Fellowship, meeting in person today at the conclusion of the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pastor's Retreat. Pray that the Renewal Fellowship may find ways to be a renewed voice of encouragement for biblical believers within the denomination.
Thursday, November 5 – Dunamis is sponsoring the course, "Equipping for Spiritual Warfare", at Bethel Community Church, Edmonton, Alberta, over the next three days.
Friday, November 6 – Pray for the ecumenical ministerial in northern New Brunswick as they cooperate with each other in support of social concerns in the region.
Saturday, November 7 – Pray for the potluck dinner family movie night today at Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Ridgetown, Ontario, which has experienced modest growth by reaching out into the community while proclaiming and preaching the Word of God and faithfully opening the Bible for midweek study.
Sunday, November 8 – Thank the Lord for being the firm foundation of Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church, Scarborough, Ontario, as they joyfully celebrate their 75th anniversary and look forward to the future with hope.
Monday, November 9 – Pray that the small yet faithful Atlantic Mission Society auxiliaries of New Brunswick may know that their mission outreach is not in vain.
Tuesday, November 10 – As Presbyteries across the country look at their congregations that have not had a minister for an extended time, pray that God would give them wisdom and direction as they visit these congregations.
Wednesday, November 11 – Remembrance Day – Pray for our brothers and sisters serving in our armed forces, and especially for those who are presently away from their families. Pray, too, that the Lord would comfort families who have lost loved ones due to war.
Thursday, November 12 – Praise God for the young families who continue to swell the Sunday School numbers at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Ontario. Pastor Mirim is busy expanding the programme to allow for more age-specific groupings of children. Pray that the Lord would supply her with more enthusiastic volunteers who see both the need and the privilege of presenting Christ and His gospel of love to children.
Friday, November 13 – Pray for Lyca, Hastings, Rammy, and Takwonda as they continue to lead the Friends of Prisons ministry in Malawi, Africa. Ask the Lord for strength, encouragement, and protection as they bring hope and dignity to men and women who are often forgotten. Pray especially that God would encourage them when the ministry is difficult and would help them overcome any discouragement they may face.
Saturday, November 14 – Give thanks for the generosity that continues to sustain the Malawi Friends of Prison Ministry. Pray that God would continue to provide the resources needed to care for the basic needs of men and women in prison, especially as costs continue to rise. Pray for generous hearts and for wisdom in using every gift to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those being served.
Sunday, November 15 – 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 and environmental unrest in Nepal.
Monday, November 16 – Pray for Chippawa Presbyterian Church, Niagara Falls, Ontario, its interim moderator, the Rev. Clyde Ervine, and Session as they discern the next steps in the congregation's journey.
Tuesday, November 17 – Pray for the Presbytery of Essex-Kent, meeting this evening at Lakeshore St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Lakeshore, Ontario.
Wednesday, November 18 – Callingwood Road Presbyterian Church, Edmonton, Alberta, is a multi-cultural and multi-language congregation. Pray for the Lord's wisdom as they navigate diversity.
Thursday, November 19 – Pray for the Rural Ministry Mentoring Group, led by the Rev. Dr. Christine O'Reilly through Presbyterian College, that they might know best how to encourage small rural congregations which are struggling with declining attendance and the growing cost of building insurance.
Friday, November 20 – Pray for Knox Presbyterian Church, Wallaceburg, Ontario, where lives are being transformed through the proclamation of Jesus Christ under the energetic leadership of Lay Missionary Jason Cartier. Pray that the congregation may become financially self-supporting so it can continue to offer community outreach, youth ministries, and vibrant witness.
Saturday, November 21 – 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 and encourage those who are seeking to learn English and the Canadian way of life. Praise God that some of these friends are joining other church activities.
Sunday, November 22 – Christ the King Sunday – Pray for the work of Presbyterian World Service and Development as it seeks to serve vulnerable communities around the world. Ask God that sufficient funding from congregations and individuals may enable them to work to end hunger, poverty, and injustice and to glorify the King!
Monday, November 23 – St. Andrew's Hall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, would welcome your prayers for the work of their Chaplain the Rev. Sumarme Goble as she shapes their common life together in a community of 250 students through weekly prayer, Bible study, discipleship programs, hospitality, and Wednesday night soup gatherings.
Tuesday, November 24 – Share A Book Walk with Your Presbytery is an initiative from Knox College's Ministry Forum continuing education department. Pray that this new outreach will capture the attention of many and draw them into the church. [link https://ministryforum.ca/posts/share-a-book-walk]
Wednesday, November 25 – As we look around our congregations, we see folks with age-related struggles or diagnosed illnesses. Ask that the Lord would show us how to reach out and support one another, whether it is a visit, a helping hand, or simply a kind word to let them know that we care and are praying for them.
Thursday, November 26 – Pray for the men and women who are released from prison in Malawi and around the world as they begin the difficult transition back into everyday life. Ask God to prepare their families and communities to welcome them home and help them find acceptance, reconciliation, and a renewed sense of belonging. Pray that they would have the support and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives and move forward with hope.
Friday, November 27 – Pray for the Golden Friendship Seniors Group that meets on the last Friday of each month at Cheyne Presbyterian Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario, that God would encourage them in their faithfulness to Him and others in their later years.
Saturday, November 28 – The Presbyterian Church in Canada has ministries with Indigenous Canadians in Kenora, Ontario; in Winnipeg, Manitoba; in Saskatoon and northern Saskatchewan; in Edmonton, Alberta; and in several places in British Columbia. Pray that they may provide love, hope, and listening ears, as well as basic needs.
Sunday, November 29 – Advent I – As Advent begins, pray that our hearts would be stirred by the Good News, and that we would share with others the hope that is in us. Pray that pastoral visitors might be given energy, compassion, and faith as they share prayer and friendship with people others may have forgotten about.
Monday, November 30 – Pray for Côte des Neiges Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Quebec, and their minister, the Rev. Joel Coppieters, as they continue to serve God in their community, surrounded by three hospitals and three universities, that they may be a light shining in their community.
Tuesday, December 1 – Pray for those in small or rural churches, many of whom are struggling without adequate leaders or funds to minister to their communities. Give them faith and courage to reach out to neighbours and those who are not involved in worship and fellowship. Please remember that the deadline for Prayer Calendar requests for the next quarter is December 15th.
Wednesday, December 2 – Pray for the Rev. John Paeng and the Session and congregation of St. Columba Presbyterian Church, Parksville, British Columbia, as they plan for ministry in 2027, that they may continue to be a blessing to their community.
Thursday, December 3 – International Day of Persons with Disabilities – Pray for those who minister to people for whom each can seem to be in crisis, that they will have wisdom and discernment to lead them forward in faithful hope.
Friday, December 4 – Pray for traditionally minded pastors within the Presbyterian Church in Canada, that they would be strong in their faith and lifted up by the Holy Spirit, that their work may bear fruit through lives saved, lives changed, and minds turned to the true God revealed in the Bible.
Saturday, December 5 – As many of our congregations host special events and meals over the next couple of weeks, pray that they would be blessed and grow in their faith and commitment to the Lord, and that they would be a blessing to their communities. Pray especially for those who have come to Canada this year, that they would find a warm Christian welcome and feel comfortable joining the special events.
Sunday, December 6 – Advent II – Pray that the outreach ministries of our congregations may shine the light of Emmanuel and bring peace, joy, hope, and love in this Advent season.
Monday, December 7 – In this Advent season as many people celebrate but don't understand why, pray that God may give us opportunities to speak about the God who saw our need and loves us enough to send His Son into the world – cause for celebration indeed! Please remember that the deadline for Prayer Calendar requests for the next quarter is next Tuesday, December 15th.