For the ten days from Ascension to Pentecost, Bishop David is calling the churches of Down and Dromore to a renewed focus on prayer for a spiritual harvest. Watch his video invitation here.

He invites us to personal prayer and to join with others around the diocese in using the resources that will be made available each day.

The 10 Days of Prayer initiative was introduced on St Patrick’s Day but of course the original programme has had to be adapted to the new reality of lockdown and social distancing.

Each of the days following Ascension will have a different prayer focus and we will share a prayer and video message each day. Here’s a taste of the events to come, all of them happening online with, where appropriate, accompanying printable resources.

• Thursday 21st: Ascension Day Reflection with Rev. Noel Gordon
  Friday 22nd: Prayer focus on young adults with Bishop David and Tim Burns
  Saturday 23rd: Prayer focus on women with Hilary McClay
  Sunday 24th: Worship Service Online, with special prayers from church leaders
  Monday 25th: Prayer focus on worship, with Worship Rooms online and Bishop David
  Tuesday 26th: Prayer focus on Select Vestries with Bishop David
  Wednesday 27th: Prayer focus on youth and children, and a message from Bishop David
  Thursday 28th: Prayer focus on a praying diocese with parish prayer meeting online and a message from Bishop David
  Friday 29th: Prayer focus on civic leaders with Bishop David
  Saturday 30th: Prayer focus on men with Bishop David
  Sunday 31th: Bishop David will address the diocese on Pentecost Sunday when we pray ‘Come Holy Spirit’, in our online service.