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Welcome to the 55th City of London Prayer Breakfast 2024
Date: Wednesday 16th October
Time: Doors open 7.30am / Programme Starts 8am Prompt
Location: Hallaberdashers’ Hall 18 W Smithfield, London EC1A 9HX
Serving the City through Prayer
In the heart of our vibrant City, we host this prayer breakfast to pray for the City of London and all its people. Whether you work, live, or have a heart to pray for the city, everyone is welcome. This is also an opportunity to connect with business leaders, the Aldermen, and Civic Officers.
Time table
Principal Speaker:
Jason Roach
of London City Mission
A medical doctor by background, Jason was the founder and senior pastor of The Bridge Church Battersea in London, as well as serving as a special advisor to the Bishop of London.
He currently is the Director of Ministries at London City Mission and is a well-known author and speaker on a range of topics.
Jason’s latest book “Healing the Divides” looks at issues of race and God’s vision for unity and diversity, helping churches to engage constructively with the wider conversation in our culture around issues of race and diversity.
In his current role at LCM, Jason sits on the senior leadership team, and overseas teams based across London who are seeking to come alongside churches and individuals to encourage and equip them especially in reaching out to those who are least likely to hear the good news of the Gospel.
Jason is married to Rachel and they have 4 children.
Last Year’s Breakfast
The 54th Annual City Prayer Breakfast, held on Wednesday, 11th October 2023, was a memorable gathering that brought together over 250 attendees in person, with many more joining online.
We had the honour of hearing from Professor John Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and Emeritus Fellow in Mathematics and Philosophy of Science at Green Templeton College. Professor Lennox delivered a thought-provoking talk titled “A Good Return: Why Do I Work?” His insights resonated deeply with attendees, offering a stimulating and relevant perspective on the biblical principles of work, wealth, and wisdom. For those who missed it, his book, “A Good Return: Biblical Principles of Work, Wealth and Wisdom,” remains available online and might even make a thoughtful Christmas gift.
Sharing Food and Good News
For 188 years London City Mission has been sharing the gospel with the poor and marginalised, as well as being a beacon of compassion and hope in serving people experiencing homelessness. Their unwavering commitment to people who are homeless means they not only provide sustenance for the body but also nourishment for the soul by means of the gospel. LCM unpacks how they reach rough sleepers, offering food, clothes and help with reintegration into society and work; and in doing so see gospel transformation.
The Medium and the Message
Premier Christian Radio unpacks the intricacies of how technology impacts our world of work, as the average UK adult checks their phones around 150 times a day and consumes almost 8 hours of media. The reality is that the media we consume has the largest influence on how we understand the world around us. It can give us hope, it can make us fearful. It can educate, it can mislead. It can point us to success, it can drive us off course. Discover the media habits of the UK population, the impact it has on all of us and how you can develop rhythms that will
Opportunities for Positive Cultural Engagement
Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics
The moral instincts and philosophical truth claims of our culture seem to be increasingly at odds with a Christian worldview. We live in a culture with many Christian foundations and yet Christianity is often rejected as untrue or dismissed as irrelevant. There’s widespread disbelief in God and yet a renewed openness to spirituality. How can we engage confidently and persuasively in today’s culture?
Apologetics is the discipline of explaining and defending the Christian faith in public. The church can often be defensive as it considers this public engagement, and often acts like it is under attack. This seminar will discuss how we can move from the defensive back foot onto the front foot of positive cultural engagement.
Opportunities for Positive Cultural Engagement
The Word One to One
Amidst the day-to-day busyness of own our working lives, God Himself is actively at work by His Spirit, bringing to completion His eternal purposes in and through the risen Lord Jesus Christ. As His ambassadors He will give each His people opportunities to speak of the hope He gives us in Christ. Learn how to help your colleagues encounter Jesus for themselves, as they engage with the ancient Scriptures within the context of a relaxed and comfortable conversation with a trusted colleague.
Live Music
Live worship led by Luke Hamlyn and band. They create an experience which transcends the physical, touching the depths of your soul and leaving your heart with a renewed sense of purpose.
Networking
Connect with fellow City workers, entrepreneurs, professionals, and creative minds over breakfast. Share ideas, worship, and pray.
Stunning Venue
Hosted in a beautiful ancient City location, rich in heritage and steeped in history which provides a perfect backdrop for an unforgettable occasion.