This year, we’re not gathering in one place. We’re gathering everywhere.

For years, Come to the Altar has gathered the Church as one on Pentecost Sunday, humbling ourselves in repentance, unity, and prayer for a fresh move of God.

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

2 Chronicles 7:14

In 2026, we are keeping the heart, while changing the form.

As Philadelphia prepares to welcome the world, we are inviting churches across PA, NJ, and Delaware to gather locally during Pentecost Weekend, and then move from the altar to the streets.

This is a unique year for a unique moment.
The Church is not just gathering. The Church is being sent.

THE ASK

RETURN TO THE ALTAR

GATHER

We are inviting pastors and church leaders to host a local prayer gathering during Pentecost Weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Pentecost Sunday).

This can look however best serves your congregation:

In your own church
With neighboring churches
In any format that fits your community

The heart remains the same:
Prayer centered on repentance, unity, and a fresh move of God, for our churches and our city/region.

MOVE

FROM THE ALTAR TO THE STREETS

Prayer-Centered Presence

Prayer walks near venues or transit hubs
Prayer tents offering encouragement and listening

Hospitality & Service

Water/snacks for families
Rest stations (shade, seating, water)

Local Expression

Serve your own neighborhood
Partner near citywide events

Regional Expression

Cover the city in prayer
Volunteer alongside city churches
Financially support Gospel-centered outreach

SHARE

TELL US YOUR MOVEMENT

Let us know how your church is gathering and moving.

We want to witness and share how the Body of Christ is coming together across the Tri-State to love and reach those coming into our city.

“If my people, who are called by my name, will HUMBLE themselves and PRAY and SEEK my face and TURN from their wicked ways, then I will HEAR from heaven, and I will FORGIVE their sin and will HEAL their land.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV

WHAT WE PRAY FOR

REPENTANCE

Pray for personal and corporate repentance within the Church. Ask God to search our hearts, reveal anything that does not honor Him, and lead us into humility and renewed obedience. Pray for a turning back to God marked by holiness, sincerity, and a deep desire to follow Jesus fully.

UNITY

Pray for the unity of the Church across denominations, cultures, and generations. Ask God to remove division, competition, and misunderstanding among believers, and to bind us together in love for Christ and one another. Pray that the Church in our region would stand as one body with one heart and one mission.

OUTPOURING OF THE

HOLY SPIRIT

Pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit over our churches, our cities, and our region. Ask God to awaken hearts, renew the Church with power and boldness, and draw many people to salvation. Pray for revival that leads to transformation in our communities.