Since the early 1990s, thousands of Christians across the UK have come together on 27 October to pray for life.
The National Day of Prayer for Life takes place on 27 October each year to mark the date the 1967 Abortion Act was passed in the UK. This legislation provided legal defences to abortion in England, Wales and Scotland, and has led to the loss of over 10 million lives.
For many years, Northern Ireland remained a place where unborn children were protected in law. But in October 2019, new abortion legislation was imposed on Northern Ireland by Westminster.
This month now carries a deep weight across all parts of the UK. It reminds us of the lives lost, the women and families affected, and the urgent need for prayer, compassion and action rooted in love and truth.
We are honoured to now carry this legacy forward by hosting the National Day of Prayer for Life, inviting the church once again to stand together in truth, compassion and hope.
This is a call to Christians across denominations to unite in humble, heartfelt prayer. Together, we lift up the unborn, women, and families in crisis, and all those carrying the weight of past decisions. We ask God to stir compassion, bring healing and renew a culture that truly values life at every stage.
Theme for 2025: Hope overcomes Fear
The inspiration for this year’s National Day of Prayer for Life is found in the promise and prayer of Romans 15:13; “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Both Lives has the privilege of sharing and giving voice to the experiences of women and men who, when facing pregnancy crises, have considered whether to continue or terminate their pregnancy. Their stories, contrary to the societal and cultural messages of “choice” and “agency”, tell us that too many abortion decisions have been driven by fear and a felt reality of no choice – other than abortion.
We know that every pregnancy decision directly involves at least two lives: the woman and the unborn baby. We recognise that whatever decision is made, others are impacted too, including the man who fathered the unborn life, family and friends, and the healthcare workers connected through the pregnancy or abortion outcome.
The information and prayer points in the PDF below have been provided by individuals and organisations who work with or represent each of those parties:
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