US EditionCommunity comes together for National Day of Prayer in Charleston
- Communities in places such as Scott and Cape Girardeau joined millions across the nation this Thursday to participate in the yearly observance dedicated to prayer for the country.
- This event occurs yearly on the first Thursday of May following a 1987 presidential proclamation, with Scott participating for the 34th time amid a nationwide call to pray for the nation and its leaders.
- Men from Indiana and Kentucky participated in a local event by transporting a large wooden cross on foot from Capaha Park to Ivers Square, where attendees engaged in musical worship and offered prayers for the nation, local communities, and a family mourning a loss in Scott City.
- James Rowe, one participant carrying the cross, described it as “a very humbling experience” that “brings just a flood of emotions,” emphasizing the joy in inviting others to join the walk.
- These gatherings reinforced communal faith and reflection, highlighting ongoing hopes for national healing and support for local challenges, as attendees expressed the importance of prayer and unity.
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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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