Prayer

Prayer is an extremely high value for us as a church – privately and corporately. We carry a deep conviction that prayer changes things. Firstly, it changes us! Secondly, it is abundantly clear to see from scripture that the early church was powered by prayer. It was undoubtedly one of the most highly-valued priorities of the early disciples as they experienced the birth of the Church and the explosive advancement of the Gospel. Every move of God in history has been preceded by fervent prayer.

2026 Prayer Guide

In 2026, we are looking to push further. We invite you to be with us on the journey, prioritising your own personal prayer and joining in the corporate times of prayer whenerv you can.

We have put together a Prayer Guide booklet that contains dates for 2026 for CLM and united prayer meetings, along with a section of fasting. The booklet also includes our Prayer Shield for 2026. CLM’s Prayer Shield is a daily prayer guide that covers the ministries, mission and people of CLM in prayer throughout the year.

View the 2026 Prayer Guide

Download the 2026 Prayer Guide

CLM Prayer Dates 2026

At each site, Sundays start with prayer – for those serving that day, along with all others who would like to join. Typically, these prayer times take place 45 minutes before the first service at that site, for around 15 minutes.

Additionally, we have important times of Prayer and Fasting and monthly Prayer Meetings. We would love you join and play your part.

Prayer & Fasting

Monday 5 - Sunday 25 January (21 Days)
Tuesday 28 - Thursday 30 April (3 Days)
Tuesday 15 - Thursday 17 September (3 Days)
Tuesday 17 - Thursday 19 November (3 Days)

Prayer meetings will be scheduled during these times of Prayer and Fasting and will be confirmed during our Services, and on our ‘What’s On’ page.

Prayer & Praise

These are our main monthly Prayer Meetings - on the months when we don’t have Prayer and Fasting.

Coventry Central (All meetings are held on Friday Evenings, and begin at 7.30pm)

27 February, 27 March, 29 May, 26 June, 24 July, 28 August, 30 October, 11 December

Coventry North (All meetings are held on Wednesday Evenings, and begin at 7.30pm)

18 February, 18 March, 20 May, 17 June, 15 July, 21 October, 2 December

Northampton

Prayer Meetings in and for Northampton will be arranged and communicated through the year as our new site gets established.

Prayer Room

At our Coventry Central Site, the CLM Prayer Room will be available to book throughout our times of Prayer & Fasting. This is a creative and interactive space to meet with God. There will be a selection of stations with practical steps for prayer and also room for quiet reflection.

Fasting

Prayer and Fasting is a powerful Biblical spiritual discipline which can deeply impact you as you set aside these weeks to seek God. For further information and guidance on fasting, please refer to page 8 onwards in the Prayer Guide. In addition to this, we would also recommend the following articles as good further reading, especially if you are considering undertaking a longer fast, or simply want to know more:

Your Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer
By Bill Bright
Original article by Bill Bright found at cru.org and posted as a recommended resource by churchofthehighlands.com
(This includes a lot of helpful, practical advice).

7 Basic Steps to Successful Fasting and Prayer
By Bill Bright
This is an excerpt from the original article by Bill Bright found at cru.org and posted as a recommended resource by churchofthehighlands.com

Aligned Prayer

One of the ways we align our individual prayers at CLM is using the ‘Prayer Shield’. This is CLM's prayer guide, to unite our prayers together as we cover the ministries, mission and people of CLM in prayer.

The idea is that we will all use this simple tool individually. Then, as we align our praying together, we know there is great impact in the heavenly realms.

Please click the link below to view our 2026 Prayer Shield.

2026 Prayer Shield

Prayer Resources

Please see below for links to teaching on four specific Biblical and devotional prayers. We trust these will equip you with some useful tools to support you in private prayer.

21 Days of Prayer Guide (January 2026)

Alongside our 2026 Prayer Guide, we created a separate booklet for our 21 Days of Prayer, containing some tips, information, and daily devotions from the Psalms. Please click below to view or download the booket.

View the 21 Days of Prayer Guide

Download the 21 Days of Prayer Guide

United Prayer

We are also deeply committed to praying with believers from other congregations in our localities. We believe the gathering of Christians from different denominations, networks and streams, to lift up the name of Jesus in worship and to agree together for God's kingdom to come is extremely powerful.

Opportunities for united prayer in Northampton through 2026 will be confirmed locally. In Coventry, City Praise & Prayer is the main forum for praying with others:

City Prayer & Prayer

Central Gatherings

Twice a year we gather all together from across the city of Coventry. The dates for Central Gatherings in 2026 are as follows:

Sunday 5 July, 6.30pm (Butterworth Hall)
Sunday 15 November, 6.30pm (Coventry Cathedral)

Regional Gatherings

Also, twice a year, we gather 'regionally' in the North, South, East and West of the city. People are encouraged to go to the gathering closest to where they live, work or have key connections. The dates for Regional Gatherings in 2026 are as follows. Venues will be confirmed in due course:

Sunday 8 March, 6.30pm
Sunday 20 September, 6.30pm

Youth City Praise & Prayer

Twice a year the Youth also gather for their own time of united prayer and worship, from youth groups and schools all across the city of Coventry. See below for Youth City Praise & Prayer dates in 2026:

Friday 24 April, 7,00pm
Autumn Term – Date TBC

Prayer Requests

If you have a specific need or a praise report, please let us know. We would love to stand with you in prayer. Please use the simple forms below: