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22 June - 28 June 2026 Unity and reconciliation – Pray that churches across the island would be instruments of Christ's peace, building relationships across the island's divisions and modelling the unity found in the gospel. Strengthening Baptist churches and leaders – Pray for wisdom, encouragement, and boldness for Baptist pastors and church leaders as they disciple believers, develop new leaders, and serve their communities. Mission and hospitality – Pray that churches wou

As a new ceasefire takes effect, we give thanks for every life spared and every family that may find relief from fear and displacement. At the same time, we invite the EBF family to pray for Lebanon, for wisdom among leaders, and for a peace that is more than a temporary pause in violence.

A prayer for migrants and refugees by Marian Pallister We pray for the migrant, the refugee, the prisoner of war, the victim of hunger, disease, disaster and injustice throughout the world. No farmer leaves her land through choice. No mother wants to pack a bag and pick up her children to leave all she knows. No father wants to risk the lives of his family. No grandmother wants to walk hundreds of miles to spend the remains of her life in a camp or a country where she unders

Together, Baptist unions, churches, organisations, and individuals raised €800,000 through the Hope Heats Ukraine appeal, enabling nearly 400 churches across Ukraine to serve 476,878 people during the winter months. The project provided warmth, care, and community while strengthening partnerships across the Baptist family.

Refugee Week reflection from Juliet Kilpin

As part of our Refugee Week Stories series, we share how a small home Bible study among Ukrainian believers in London grew into a new Baptist congregation, offering community, hope, and a spiritual home for those displaced by war.

15 June - 21 June 2026 Thankful for Karen Baptist in Finland Conference in June, ordination of new reverend pastor. Pray for the church planting in Helsinki. Pray for the Burmese and Russian Baptist Churches in Finland working together with Baptist Union. 🇫🇮 #prayercalendar #baptist #europeanbaptist #finland

08 June - 14 June 2026 EGYPT Pray for religious freedom in Egypt, that government leaders and faith communities would continue to work together to uphold the rights and dignity of every citizen. Pray for peace and understanding among different religious communities, that God would raise up bridge-builders and help all people "seek peace and pursue it" (Psalm 34:14). Pray for the 28 Baptist churches in Egypt and for President Khalaf Barsum, that God would bless their ministry,

01 June - 07 June 2026 We are very thankful for the General Assembly of our Union that took place recently under the theme “Moved by God’s Blessings”. It was an encouraging and uplifting time, and we are grateful for the hope and unity we experienced. Even in the midst of global uncertainties and many challenges our society is facing, we feel strengthened and encouraged to move forward in faith and full of hope. We are also grateful to welcome seven new congregations to our U

Free webinar: Practical Ethics of Fashion, with main speaker Kat Halliday from Baptist World Aid (Australia), lead researcher for the Ethical Fashion Report, an industry-recognised sustainable fashion resource. When: 15th June, 2026, 1pm CEST / 11am UTC Where: Zoom, register for free with IBTS, Practical Ethics of Fashion Webinar Language: English Digital Flyer in English and German 1min video intro from Kat Halliday : ​​Kat Halliday 60secs.mov​ Free webinar: How Can You Help

God is moving in Latvia: hearts are being healed, lives restored, and people encounter the love of Jesus

25 May - 31 June 2026 Headline for Slovenia: “God is quietly building healthy Gospel-centered churches in Slovenia through discipleship, church planting, and leadership development.” Slovenia is a small and highly secular country, but we are thankful to see God slowly growing His church. Our Evangelical Christian Church-Union currently consists of 6 registered churches and 4 church plants. We are seeing an increasing desire for biblical teaching, discipleship, leadership trai