Prayer Spaces Round Table (28th & 29th October 2024)
Representatives from Spiritual Development in Schools (SDS) participated in a roundtable event held in Rotterdam on October 28–29. This gathering brought together national coordinators from Malta, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Australia, South Africa, and France to discuss the Prayer Spaces in Schools project.
The two-day roundtable at Europort International Church provided a platform for national coordinators to share updates on the Prayer Spaces in Schools initiative. Representatives from each country presented reports explaining achievements, challenges, and upcoming plans, reflecting on the past year’s successes and lessons learned. Participants shared inspiring stories of prayer spaces from their respective nations, showcased new resources, and exchanged innovative ideas. This gathering offered a unique opportunity for leaders to connect, pray together, and develop the Prayer Spaces in Schools in the year ahead.
24-7 Prayer Leaders Day (31st October 2024)
The event wrapped up with the 24-7 Prayer Leaders Day, featuring an overview of 24-7 Prayer’s global efforts, current updates, and a guest speaker session.
24-7 Prayer Global Gathering (31st Oct – 2nd Nov 2024)
The SDS team then joined 1,000 friends from 37 nations—and an additional 5,000 participants from 38 more countries online—at the 24-7 Prayer Global Gathering. This international event, celebrating 25 years of prayer, mission, and justice, is part of a movement inspiring Christians worldwide to deepen their engagement with prayer. The gathering featured Morning Prayer through Lectio 365 Live, impactful main sessions, and a variety of seminars.