Date

The National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland will took place from 7.00am on Wednesday 11 June 2025.

Keynote speaker

The theme for 2025 was Justice and we had the pleasure of Pete Greig, founder of 24-7 Prayer International as our keynote speaker.

Pete is a British author, speaker, and church leader known primarily for his role in founding the global prayer movement known as 24-7 Prayer. Pete’s journey into prayer ministry began in the late 1990s when he and a group of friends initiated a continuous prayer chain in a small church in Chichester. This grassroots initiative quickly gained momentum, culminating in the establishment of 24-7 Prayer, which encourages people from different backgrounds to engage in constant prayer, worship, and contemplation. His engaging speaking style and commitment to inspiring prayer in diverse contexts have made him a sought-after speaker at conferences and events worldwide.
In addition to his work with 24-7 Prayer, Pete is involved in various church planting efforts and serves as one of the leaders at Emmaus Road Church in Guildford, England.

Music

Our musical contribution for 2025 was from Celtic Worship. Celtic Worship is an authentic expression of sung worship deeply routed in the sound and traditions of Scottish music. Comprised of some of the most interesting and innovative musicians in Scotland’s flourishing contemporary music scene, the band is driven by a desire to make known Jesus Christ. Together they explore the beautiful timeless truth of psalms and older hymns, whilst contributing original works to Christian music – all with the instrumentation and musical language of their native Scotland including the powerful sound of bagpipes, whistles and fiddle.

Prayer

 A greater number of prayers were delivered at the event this year than ever before, including from several Christian social action organisations covering a wide range of demonstrating justice.  Prayers were also brought by Rt Rev Rosie Frew, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Archbishop Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edinburgh and Rachel Rose, a S6 pupil from Edinburgh.  It was also exciting to have one of the prayers ‘beamed in’ to Edinburgh from Rev Donnie G MacDonald of the Free Church of Scotland, who was on the Isle of Skye – underlining the truly national context that this event has grown to.
  It was also an honour and pleasure to have John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland, to bring the Bible reading.  The event was also attended by the majority of political party leaders and many other MSPs, as well as national leaders from across many sectors of society.

It is also a source of encouragement to both believers and those of no faith, as well as an opportunity for networking across denominational groups.  The NPBS is almost unique in who it brings together, including national leaders, and from across the denominations in Scotland.

The spiritual influence on the nation of Scotland is huge from such a central and large prayer event, with the combination of prayer and message this year delivering meaningful impact to many individuals.  The event brings people together for positive interaction and bridge building.  This year’s key national event has assisted in a greater understanding of the role of faith in modern society.