Pray for Jersey
A medieval castle above the harbour of Gorey, on the east coast of Jersey.
Photo: Man vyi, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
About Jersey
The capital is St Helier. People speak English, with some Jèrriais and Portuguese. Most adults say they have no religion; Christianity is the largest faith.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Jersey
Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
In Jersey, a jury is considering verdicts in the trial of three gas engineers over the Haut du Mont tragedy. The island is also discussing a large hospital contract and the minimum wage, and strong winds have disrupted ferry travel this month.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Spiritual landscape
In a 2023 survey about 39% of adults in Jersey said they had a religion, and of those about 93% were Christian. Catholics and Anglicans have been the largest churches, roughly equal in size.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Jersey. Comfort all who have been affected by the Haut du Mont tragedy, and let justice be done with truth and care. Give wisdom to the States and fairness for every worker. Draw the people of Jersey, young and old, to know Your love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sources
More ways to pray
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