US EditionCommunity comes together for National Day of Prayer in Charleston
- On Thursday, May 1, 2025, communities such as Charleston and Scott across the United States came together to observe the National Day of Prayer for the 74th time.
- The event occurs annually on the first Thursday in May, inspired by a 1987 proclamation sponsored by Senator Strom Thurmond and signed by President Reagan.
- Local events included musical performances, communal prayers, and a symbolic procession where men from Indiana and Kentucky carried a tall wooden cross between two prominent local parks, as attendees prayed for both the nation and their communities.
- James Rowe described the cross walk as "a very humbling experience" that evokes strong emotions and invites community participation in shared prayer.
- The event fostered communal reflection and united diverse participants in hope and faith, emphasizing prayer's role in addressing national challenges and supporting local families.
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Middlesboro’s National Day of Prayer service
The National Day of Prayer was observed in Middlesboro on Thursday, May 1, with a special community service that was moved inside to the City Council Chambers due to inclement weather. This was the 74th annual National Day of Prayer and the day was marked in Washington, D.C. by a proclamation by President Donald Trump and all over the country with over 1700 events organized by local volunteers. President Harry S. Truman first proclaimed a Nation…
Community comes together for National Day of Prayer in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - People gathered across the nation Thursday to celebrate the National Day of Prayer, including at the West Virginia State Capitol. During the event, local pastors prayed for the community and families. The Sissonville Middle School Chorus also sang at the event, and West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey gave the Governor's Proclamation. This year marked the 74th annual National Day of Prayer, and the theme for 2025 is "P…
'It's a blessing': West Virginians turn out for National Day of Prayer at state Capitol
About 200 people attended the annual National Day of Prayer on the south side of the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on May 1, 2025. Celebrated on the first Thursday of May, the National Day of Prayer was designated by Congress and President Harry S. Truman in 1952 and asks people of all faiths "to turn to God in prayer and meditation."
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