Vision
The Seven Cities Pilgrimage seeks to gather the Church of Wales into unity, prayer, and mission through seven strategic prayer gatherings across Wales’ seven cities. This initiative flows from the heartbeat of the 24-7 Prayer movement: to awaken the Church to pray, to mobilise intercession, and to dream again with God for cities and nations. Psalm 126 acts as the prophetic lens for the pilgrimage, giving voice to a spiritual return, renewal, and awakening: ‘When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.’
Background & Story
Wales carries a rich inheritance of revival, mission, and prayer. From the Welsh Revival of 1904-1905 to local expressions of worship and intercession across the generations, God has repeatedly stirred the nation. Yet many leaders and believers are sensing a fresh call – one that invites Wales to lift its eyes beyond the present moment and to dream again.
The Seven Cities Prayer Pilgrimage is both a symbolic and practical act of unity: calling the Church together, city by city, to mark what God has done, to bless what he is doing, and to prepare for what he will do.
Installations
In Scripture, Ebenezer stones were established as markers of remembrance and faith. The altar in 1 Samuel 7 was built as a declaration that ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us.’ But these stones spoke not only of remembrance, they activated faith for what God would continue to do in the future.
The Seven Cities Prayer Pilgrimage embraces this dual posture: gratitude for the past and faith for the future. Leaving permanent prayer altars in each city serves as a prophetic statement that intercession belongs in the public square and not merely within church buildings.
The Tour
We will be laying these Ebenezar Altars at various locations across Wales, starting in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea this October.
Key Dates
Cardiff – 01/10/2026 (Tabernacle Baptist church Cardiff The Hayes, CF10 1AJ)
Swansea – 02/10/2026 (Swansea Minster, St Marys Square Swansea, SA1 3LP)
Newport – 03/10/2026 (The House Bethel Community Church 40-42 Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 1JG)
Prayer Spaces in Schools Sessions
Are part of the Seven Cities Prayer Pilgrimage, Prayer Spaces in Schools will be hosting a ‘Getting Started with Prayer Spaces in Schools’ session in each of the cities.
Prayer Spaces in Schools exists to create opportunities for children and young people to reflect and pray in their schools through the local church. If you’re looking for ways to serve your local schools, then this is the perfect opportunity to find out more!
Structure of the Day
Each tour stop includes:
| 10:00– 11:30 | Leaders’ Gathering This session is for pastors, ministry leads, children and youth workers, worship pastors and team leaders. A morning of prayer, story sharing and pressing into what God has for the city and surrounding areas. |
| 11:30-12:00 | A taste of some of our 24-7 Prayer resources… …and how they can help you cultivate rhythms of prayer in your church, school, university or community. |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch Head into the city to grab some lunch before the next session. |
| 13:00-14:00 | Getting Started with Prayer Spaces in Schools For children and workers, teachers, governors or anyone who works with children and young people. This is your opportunity to hear about the incredible work of Prayer Spaces in Schools and how you can bring prayer to your local school. |
| 13:00-17:00 | Prayer Space in the City An opportunity for your church to experience a prayer room in the city centre, the prayer room will also be open to the public. You can drop by any time during this slot. |
| 16:00-16:45 | Prayer Evangelism on the Streets Training Get trained on how to share the Gospel with prayer. |
| 16:45-17:45 | Prayer on the Streets Share prayer with those in the city. |
| 19:00-19:30 | Installations A permanent altar is placed and unveiled in a central location. Leaders gather to pray, give thanks and add stones of faith—marking both memory and expectation. |
| 19:00-21:00 | Citywide Prayer Gathering Worship, testimony, short word and intercession as churches unite around God’s purposes for their region. |