Prayer for Pentecost

That this House warmly welcomes news that Christians from across the British Isles will be taking part in 72 hours of unbroken prayer this weekend to celebrate Pentecost, the birth of the Church and to pray for our local communities; highlights that, since 2006, the National Day of Prayer and Worship have been gathering Christians to join the movement for unity, prayer and transformation across the UK, from grassroots villages to larger towns; underpinning the importance of prayer for every Christian; further notes that people are encouraged to join the 72 hours of prayer, which starts at midnight on Thursday 5 June and ends on Pentecost Sunday evening on 8 June; offers good wishes all those celebrating Pentecost this weekend; and thanks the Church for the continued contribution it makes to the spiritual life and wellbeing of so many within the UK.