National Prayer Breakfast 2024

Organized by the Foundation for Promotion of Spiritual Revival and Spiritual Culture (FPSRSC), established by the Evangelical Unions of Russia, about 450 people took part in this event: Russian and foreign political, public, cultural, religious figures, diplomats, businessmen and representatives of various branches of government, including current parliamentarians from the BRICS countries.

The Russian UECB was represented by President Peter Mitskevich and VP Viktor Ignatenkov.

The theme this year was “Christian spiritual values ​​in the family and society.” In the context of global issues which threaten traditional spiritual and moral values, it is important to consolidate the efforts of religious and public organizations, government officials and businesses to preserve the institution of the family.

The event was opened by the President of the FPSRSC, Andrey Gaidamaka, who presented the breakfast as a platform for interaction between religion, government and business.

Some important comments made by speakers and representatives:

 "The National Prayer Breakfast is a platform for building bridges not only within Russia, but between countries and continents. It contributes to the affirmation of traditional evangelical values ​​not only in Russian society."

“Despite international and economic difficulties, the event was organized and became a bright, memorable tradition."

 "The Russian people protect universal human values ​​and preserve faith in God."

The idea of ​​creating "a space of genuine security and cooperation on the vast Eurasian continent" emphasizing: "Our spiritual unity will help to implement this."

"I am very glad that every year this event is becoming more and more large-scale, there are more and more familiar faces, and each time we have something to discuss." In spite all the difficulties, we need to look to the future with optimism."

“Time gives us new challenges. We must pass laws that will protect children from any destructive ideology. We will be happy to share our legislative victories with our friends in all countries of the world, because these laws are for the sake of peace on earth.”

“A few years ago we had 1.8 million large families in Russia, then 2 million, now there are 2.4 million. Every year there are more and more large families!”  

"I was at the Breakfast 8 years ago. During this time, the event has changed and has become a Meal. The people present here are like-minded people. Today, in such difficult times, such events are most needed."

"I had a dream - to gather the disciples of Jesus Christ in parliaments around the world so that they could communicate, help each other, do something together. And the National Prayer Breakfast united these people. Together we can make the world a better place, take care of those in need, pray for each other and protect Christian values."

"The National Spiritual Prayer Breakfast unites all areas of public life of religious organizations and society. Our result is a strong, united Russia!"

After the main event, thematic sections were held. The speakers were specialists and professionals in each area.

The section “Family Values: Practice of Application at Different Stages of Family Life” was devoted to successful practices of value-oriented pro-family initiatives and the transfer of creative family culture at different stages of family planning and existence in a person’s life.

The section “Moral Consensus as the Basis of International Diplomacy” drew the attention of society to the most important issues of our time and proposed popular solutions.

The section “Creative Entrepreneurship as Service” reflected the trend: spiritual meaning is an integral part of professional activity aimed at creating Russian society.

The section “The Present and Future of Social Service: Uniting for Building up” initiated a dialogue between social service carried out by religious organizations and charity work carried out by professional non-profit and humanitarian organizations in Russia and around the world.

At the section “The Role of Education in Fostering Traditional Family Values ​​Among Students,” participants exchanged experiences between higher education institutions in developing traditional family values ​​among students.

The section "Promotion of spiritual and moral values ​​through the media: concept and implementation" became a platform where representatives of religious organizations working in the media discussed the possibility of combining efforts to create and distribute value-oriented content, which is due to society's demand for spiritual and moral values. Also within the framework of the section, an agreement on information partnership was signed between the NSPB and the Good News TV Channel.

The NSPB ended with the "Most Christmassy Concert" performed by the Lutheran Church Annenkirche. The program combined classical music, bright media projections and a story about the birth of the Baby Jesus and the traditions of the celebration.

The NSPB Foundation has big plans for work until the next November meeting. In the spring of 2025, events will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, telling about the labor feat of the people.

The next NSPB will take place on November 11, 2025.