During our class worship today, we explored the National Year of Reading 2026, a UK-wide campaign organised by the Department for Education and the National Literacy Trust to encourage people of all ages to read for pleasure. We reflected on how only 1 in 3 children currently enjoy reading in their free time and discussed the campaign’s theme, ‘Go All In,’ which promotes exploring everything from comics and magazines to audiobooks and websites. We learned that reading different genres, such as mystery or science fiction, can help us build problem-solving skills and imagine new worlds, while also improving our well-being and empathy. Charlie read out the prayer as we reflected on how reading helps us understand different experiences, including those found in the Bible and other important texts, ensuring no one is left out because of who they are. As we look toward the future, we remember that reading is a powerful tool that opens doors to new ideas and helps us understand the world around us.
