US National Day of Prayer observances to feature in-person worship, online petitions
United States RNS National Day of Prayer observances, which shifted in size and location since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, will continue this year with virtual events and more in-person celebrations. “With communities being open this year, there are a growing number of people planning in person events in 2022,” Dion Elmore, vice president […]
In the US, National Day of Prayer to be marked with petitions for racial justice
RNS In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many observances of the annual National Day of Prayer to go virtual, with a focus on praying for those who were sickened or died. A year later, as the 70th observance occurs on Thursday, pandemic prayers continue and, in some cases, are being coupled with petitions for racial […]
Widower of Emanuel Nine victim, formerly detained pastor call for unity on prayer day
Washington, DC RNS Standing before a National Day of Prayer gathering, Rev Anthony Thompson called himself an example of the day’s theme of loving one another – no matter what. “Can you love someone who hates you because of the colour of your skin?” he asked the crowd of more than 200 assembled Thursday at […]
In the US, leaders and locals prepare for prayer day
RNS From Washington to Wyoming, well-known clergy and grass-roots people of faith plan to gather Thursday for the annual National Day of Prayer. In the nation’s capital, the White House is expected to mark the day with a morning ceremony and the National Day of Prayer Task Force is hosting an evening observance at the […]