Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost (28 May – 8 June) for more people to come to know Jesus.
In its 10th year, TKC calls for every person, household and church to pray for 11 days in their own way. Since it began in May 2016, God has grown TKC from a dream of possibility into a movement which unites more than a million Christians in prayer. It takes place in nearly 90% of countries worldwide, across 85 different denominations and traditions – so that friends and family, neighbours and colleagues might come to faith in Jesus Christ.
This year’s theme for Thy Kingdom Come is ‘Light up the world in prayer’ and to mark the global wave of prayer, Southwark Diocese is inviting people to join a family-friendly celebration.
Join us on Pentecost Sunday 8 June 2025 from 3–5pm at Southwark Cathedral for a multi-sensory celebration of the Holy Spirit as part of Thy Kingdom Come. Afternoon will be specially designed by Rachael Gledhill (Associate Vicar of St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood) and Sharon Moughtin (Vicar of St Mary in the Wilderness and author of Diddy Disciples).
Hear the story of Pentecost in an interactive storytelling session using song and movement, created for the wriggliest and chattiest among us.
Plus explore and celebrate the many meanings of Pentecost together across different sensory stations.
– Through touch create swirling patterns of fire with rice dyed with fiery colours
– Through taste (and edible friendship bracelets!) celebrate the Holy Spirit as our friend and comforter who gives us boldness to pray in turn for our friends
– Through smell, explore the call to be ‘the aroma of Christ’ to others, rubbing herbs to wake up their scent and creating mini herb bags to gift to others
– Create a sight for the eyes, making fiery headbands to remember the story of tongues of fire dancing on the heads of the apostles
– Make a joyful noise with shakers made from discarded plastic bottles: the Holy Spirit can create beautiful new things even from the things and moments we see as waste
The event is open to all and free to attend. Refreshments will be provided.