New Halloween initiative sees UK Christians reach thousands

Naomi Dawson  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  4 Nov 2026
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New Halloween initiative sees UK Christians reach thousands

Billericay Baptist Church's "Trunk or Treat" event in their church car park. Source: Naomi Dawson

From discos on driveways to party bags in parks, courage and creativity are growing as Christians across the UK shared the gospel this Halloween.

For many years, Halloween has been seen as something Christians simply “don't do”. But a new initiative, "Light the night", has been encouraging churches and individuals to take a different approach: leave a light on, open the door, welcome trick-or-treaters and use the opportunity to shine the light of Jesus into communities on what can otherwise feel like a dark night.

Christians growing in courage

For many Christians, it was the first time they had ever done anything like this. Cherry, from Southampton, shared her experience:

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