WELCOMING
The 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games
Join our Prayer Watch
Everyone is welcome to join our prayer watch for the athletes, visitors, and host communities connected with the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Together, we are embracing an extraordinary opportunity to expand our sense of community and witness God’s love expressed through joy, respect, appreciation, and universal love.
People of all faiths may join our Prayer Team. As you pray, we invite you to share healing thoughts and quotes, as well as podcasts and articles from JSH-Online, and helpful ideas from the weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson. Click on the prayer topics below to share.
Prayer Focus
Partner with the Christian Science Churches and Societies of Southern California by taking part in our Prayer Watch and volunteering in your community.
This initiative is an independent, faith-based activity and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected with FIFA, IOC, or IPC.
Praying for Our World
WATCH INSPIRING TALKS
James Shepherd offers healing insights on why everyone in the world is needed and has a unique purpose.
Discovering more of God’s universally loving nature, we naturally give more of ourselves, blessing us and our world.
Welcoming
2026 World Cup Games in Los Angeles
Thursday, June 11 – Sunday, July 19, 2026
VENUE: Los Angeles (SoFi) Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA
LA 2028 Olympics & Paralympics
Olympics: Friday, July 14 – Sunday, July 30, 2028
Paralympics: Tuesday, August 15 – Sunday, August 27, 2028
VENUES
