About The Event
Prayer is too often treated as a footnote to justice - something we do before the "real work" starts, rather than the wellspring it comes from. Our focus this year is Pray Boldly, digging into why a deep, honest life of prayer is indispensable to our pursuit of justice, not separate from it.
Across two days at Adelaide Baptist Church and Findlay Church, right in the heart of Glasgow, we'll be exploring three postures for living in the gap between earth as it is and heaven's will - dependence, lament, and intercession. Above all, we want everyone to leave with a:
Deeper Dependence and Intimacy - A richer understanding of prayer as relationship rather than performance, rooted in "Our Father" before it's ever "your kingdom come"
Practiced Lament - Permission and practice in naming honestly where earth is not as it is in heaven, without slipping into denial or despair
Bold Intercession - A confidence to stand in the gap and contend for God to move - and to let that prayer send us out into action
Alongside main stage sessions, our breakout sessions are built around four streams, so wherever you're at, there's a way in. The four streams are:
For when prayer is the justice - sessions where prayer itself is the tangible act
For when you're running on empty - building resilience for the long, slow work
For when you're ready to act - practical tools and next steps to go and do justice where you are
For when you've fallen out of love with prayer - a way back in, for anyone whose prayer life has gone quiet or dry
Christians haven't always found prayer easy to sustain. It can feel like the thing we know we should do, especially when the urgency of injustice makes action feel like the only faithful response. Yet we believe prayer isn't opposed to justice - it's what makes it possible to keep going and it is an act of justice in itself. That's why we're gathering this year to grow together.
Prayer That Moves
Why We Gather
"It felt like coming home." - National Gathering Attendee, 2023
Every year since 2016, we have gathered as Just Love to catch up, pray and learn from one another in our pursuit of justice.
It's a moment to pause, step back and take stock of all that's going on in the world and in our lives - and to have fun hanging out together as a community!
We loved seeing hundreds of you in London last year for Serve Humbly on how we use our work, time and vocation for justice. This year we're coming to Glasgow!
Joined by our incredible Programme Partners (insert names + links to their websites which ones are confirmed) we're putting together a packed programme of sessions and seminars designed to help you in your walk with Jesus and justice. Our Connect Cafe will be open all day Saturday, bringing together partner organisations who are deeply invested in prayer and justice
To get a taste of the sessions you can expect, see our Event Programme.Or, head to our Contributors page to see who's coming and our Partners page to find out more about our Programme Partners.
Your Questions, Answered
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This event is for anyone connected to Just Love as well as those that have not met us yet!
Most people there will be Just Love graduates and other young adults in their 20s and 30s - as well as current Just Love students and various friends, partners and supporters of the Just Love movement (young and old!).
However, if you're new to Just Love, or haven't been involved for a while, you're 100% welcome to this event. We'd love to see you there.
People will be coming from up and down the UK, and from the wider world and we are so excited to welcome you all in Glasgow!
Click here to find out more about Just Love or the Just Love Network, or drop a message to network@justloveuk.com to see if this event is for you.
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It's absolutely fine if you can only come on one of the days. That's not a problem at all. Our full-weekend tickets cover you for the whole weekend so you can attend what you are able to.
It's also fine to turn up later than the main start time, or to dip in and out of the event.
We do think the whole thing is going to be great, and it's only once a year that we gather as a whole international Just Love Network, so we strongly encourage you to book travel early and make the most of this unique opportunity!
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Yes! We love having children and toddlers around at our National Gatherings!
Some things to bear in mind:
Please do bring your child(ren), but one parent or guardian will need to be with their child(ren) at all times during the event. We regret that we are at this stage unable to provide kids work or childcare at this event, though we know that would be a blessing to many.
Please also let us know if your child(ren) have specific needs, and we can discuss how best to accommodate them. Thanks!
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Both venues have:
Wide doorways and step free access to the building
Wheelchair access across the venue
Wheelchair accessible toilets
On Saturday steps are required to access the first floor where some seminars will take place. However, a seminar in the main auditorium and the connect cafe will be available without requiring access via steps.
Our venues do not have gender neutral toilets.
Please do let us know via the ticket form or at national.gathering@justloveuk.com of any specific accessibility needs you or those with you have. We can provide further information and open a conversation about how best to accommodate your needs.
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We know it can be hard coming to a big event like this if you don't know someone going.
Here are some things we'll put in place to make it that little bit easier:
Let the welcome team or a Just Love staff member know you've come on your own and they can introduce you to a few folks to help you settle in.
Connect Café - we have a café area at the event that is a great space to meet new people and to network. We will have a wide range of partner stalls to connect with, learn about their work and sign up to connect in & pray with them after the gathering.
Table Talk - after a wildly successful introduction at our National Gathering in 2025 table talks are back for 2026! At lunch on Saturday you will have the choice of eating lunch with one of our fantastic event partners who will host an issue-based discussion.
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Yes, definitely!
There'll be snacks and refreshments served throughout the event!
A catered lunch will be provided on Saturday, included in your ticket price
Please make a plan for dinner on Friday evening, as we won't be catering on Friday evening this year. Thanks for your understanding.
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We have a limited pot of money set aside for travel bursaries for those who need a bit of extra help getting to the event.
On the ticket form, you'll have an opportunity to indicate if you require financial support to attend this gathering and we will be in touch in due course to offer support. Decisions will be taken on a case-by-case basis.
If you have any questions or are unsure if you asked for support when you bought your ticket please reach out to us on national.gathering@justloveuk.com
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As in previous years, we're able to provide a very limited amount of free accommodation with trusted, friendly people in our networks.
If you have any questions or need this support please reach out to us on national.gathering@justloveuk.com
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We're working on an exciting speaker list! And we will update our contributors page as announcements are made.
You will also be able to see this year’s speakers and connect with them on Swapcard after you have purchased your ticket.
Keep your eyes peeled on our social media pages and emails for updates!
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A few things, but put simply we're hoping that everyone has a great time, makes meaningful connections across the weeks, and takes the next step in their devotion to Jesus and boldness in prayer and faith.