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How you can pray for young disciples

This resource can be used by individuals or as a basis for prayer gatherings

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND HAS taken up this longing that Jesus expresses here in Matthew’s gospel to welcome children and young people into his kingdom. It has made a bold commitment to ‘double the number of children and active young disciples in its churches by 2030’. This is both wonderful and challenging.

Find out how you can join in praying for children, young people and families with this resource:

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