What is a house of prayer?

The term 'House of Prayer' comes from Isaiah 56 which Jesus quotes when he clears the temple in all 4 gospels. A House of Prayer has five priorities: seeking God’s presence, praying, mission, justice and joyful celebration.

The house of prayer is facilitated by a group of people who have committed to meeting each week, eating together and praying/learning together. The emphasis is on discerning what God is calling us to do. This is not an alternative to church - everyone involved remains accountable and connected in their own congregation. 

The vision for the House of Prayer

• A place for persistently seeking God’s presence

• Used by people from across the churches and beyond

• Persistent prayer for real issues in Southampton and beyond

• The life of the HoP results in mission (sharing the good news), justice (acting for people in need) and joy springing up

• Our prayers will take us, the Body of Christ in Southampton, to new places, changing what is happening in our city

• Hospitable - a welcoming place for all people

• Creative, visual, growing and changing

• Facilitated by a community of people in relationship, learning and discipleship

• Young people very much part of the core

• ...but involving all generations

• Relating to the wider 24-7 prayer network - not a franchise, but a unique expression of what the Holy Spirit is doing here in Southampton

Leadership

The House of Prayer community is being led by Richard Pitt, Sally Ducellier and Jim Clarke, overseen by the leadership team at City Life Church.