Pray for Tokelau
The northernmost atoll of Tokelau, in the South Pacific.
Photo: NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
About Tokelau
The capital is Atafu. People speak Tokelauan and English. The largest faith is Christianity.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Tokelau
Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand made up of three atolls, Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo. In February it marked 100 years of New Zealand administration with a visit by the Governor-General, Alapati Tavite of Nukunonu became the Ulu-o-Tokelau, the head of government, and earlier in the year New Zealand cancelled plans to build an airport.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Spiritual landscape
Almost everyone in Tokelau is Christian. In the 2016 census about half belonged to the Congregational Christian Church and about 39% were Catholic. Atafu is mostly Congregational, Nukunonu mostly Catholic, and Fakaofo has both.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for Tokelau. Protect the people of Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo, and provide for every family. Give the Ulu-o-Tokelau, the elders and all in authority wisdom and unity. Let the churches on every atoll shine with Your love and hope. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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