International Day of Prayer / 2026
Save
a Seat.
One empty chair can help an entire church remember the believers who cannot gather freely.
One chair. One Sunday. One powerful reminder.
The chair is empty.
The family is not forgotten.
Stand with the persecuted Church.
On November 1, churches across the country will remember brothers and sisters who follow Jesus under pressure, threat, and persecution.
Place one empty chair somewhere visible. It represents believers who cannot worship openly and reminds us that when one part of the Body suffers, every part shares in it.
Choose your level of participationMake it fit
your church.
There is no single right way to participate. Start with five minutes or bring the campaign into your whole church.
01 / REMEMBER
A meaningful moment in any service.
- 01Place one empty chair where everyone can see it.
- 02Share a Scripture, story, or a few key facts.
- 03Lead your congregation in focused prayer.
Why an empty chair?
A symbol people understand before a word is spoken.
The persecuted Church is not a distant cause. These believers are part of our family. A visible, empty seat gives your congregation a simple way to stop, remember, and pray together.
“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it.” 1 Corinthians 12:26
Meet the
persecuted Church.
Five country stories offer a focused starting point for prayer and a glimpse of courageous faith under pressure.
COUNTRY 01 / 05
Yemen
War and instability have left Christians facing displacement, poverty, and growing persecution. Believers risk arrest and intense pressure, yet the underground Church continues to grow and quietly share its faith.
Representative photography. The people pictured are not identified as persecution victims.
Ready when your team is.
Everything your church needs to participate.
Choose the pieces that fit your Sunday. The kit is organized by task, so pastors, communications teams, and ministry leaders can find what they need quickly.
Access the free resourcesPresentation, service guide, Scripture, and video.
Social graphics, promo video, poster, and bulletin insert.
Country stories, prayer points, and printable guides.
Resources for children, students, groups, and families.
