National Day of Prayer observance set for Thursday
- Citizens will gather for the 74th National Day of Prayer at noon on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at various locations.
- President Truman proclaimed the National Day of Prayer in 1952, and President Reagan set the date as the first Thursday in May in 1988.
- Community leaders will lead prayers for the nation, government, and military, sometimes including a children's choir.
- The 2025 theme, "Pour out to the God of hope," uses words from Romans 15:13.
- Organizers emphasize humility and hope for the nation, aiming for unity while avoiding political focus.
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Public invited to ecumenical service at First United Methodist - Austin Daily Herald
The public is welcomed to come to an ecumenical prayer breakfast to be held at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, at Austin First United Methodist Church (UMC), located at 204 First Avenue NW in Austin and coincides with National Day of Prayer. The breakfast will feature music by local singer Kaye Perry, and the speaker will be UMC Pastor Jane Rubietta. Jane is an author and speaker based in Chicago and known to a wide variety of groups across the world…
National Day of Prayer to be observed in both Middlesboro and Pineville
The 2025 National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 1. Special services will be held in both Middlesboro and Pineville at noon with local government officials, ministers, business and community leaders leading prayers for our nation. President Harry S. Truman proclaimed a National Day of Prayer to be observed on July 4, 1952, as a day set aside for Americans to give thanks, in accordance with their own faith, for our freedoms and blessings. Pr…
Denton County National Day of Prayer to be hosted at courthouse - Cross Timbers Gazette
Blue Mound United Methodist Church will continue a tradition that started in 1776, hosting a National Day of Prayer gathering at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse. There will be music performed by The Robby Wright Family and special guest Tom Smith. Prayer sessions will start at noon. It will also be live streamed on the Denton County National Day of Prayer Facebook page. The come-and-go event will last until …
Day of Prayer set for Thursday - The Brewton Standard
Area pastors will be gathering on the steps of the Escambia County Courthouse on Thursday to lead the National Day of Prayer. Located on Belleville Avenue near downtown Brewton, the Courthouse will play host to the annual day of observance. Participating in the event that begins at 12:05 p.m. Thursday will be: Opening Prayer – Rev. Cavin Cawthon; Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags – Rev. Macon Phillips; Scripture and Prayer for Education – Rev. C…
Making a lei for The National Day of Prayer
LIHUE — Kumu Sabra Kauka will open The National Day of Prayer on Thursday at the Moikeha Building. Presented by the Interfaith Roundtable of Kauai (IROK) in collaboration with Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and the Office of the Mayor, the National Day of Prayer will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and is open to all, said Steve Backinoff, co-chair of the IROK. “Many faiths and spiritual paths will present short pieces affirming our common goal…
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