National Day of Prayer

May 1, 2025

Join Us for the National Day of Prayer

Let’s come together as a community to observe the National Day of Prayer, a day dedicated to reflection, unity, and faith. Participate in meaningful prayer sessions throughout the day:

Morning Prayer Breakfast

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Location: Lancaster Recreation Center Grand Hall (1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Lancaster, TX 75146)

  • Start your day with a moment of gratitude and connection over breakfast as we come together to pray for our community, nation, and world.

Noon Prayer Gathering

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: Helen Giddings Ampitheatre (located behind the recreation center)

  • Take a midday pause to join us for a collective prayer, uplifting one another during this special observance.

Evening Prayer Service

Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Jordan Missionary Baptist Church (1515 Dewberry Blvd. Lancaster, TX 75134)

  • Conclude this significant day with an evening prayer as we reflect on our shared hopes and blessings.

We invite everyone to participate in one or all sessions as we unite in faith and purpose. Together, let’s make this National Day of Prayer a meaningful and inspiring experience.

History

Established in 1952, by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, the National Day of Prayer is an annual event that was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The observance of the National Day of Prayer is founded on the constitutional rights of freedom of speech and freedom of religion and can be celebrated by all Americans.

On this day, let us remember in our thoughts and prayers all those affected by the tornados the struck Lancaster on April 25,1994 and April 3, 2012. Let us pray for the police officers, firefighters, and other first responders who put themselves in harm's way to protect their fellow Americans. Let us also pray for the safety of our brave men and women in uniform and their families who serve and sacrifice for our country. Let us come together to pray for peace and goodwill on this day and in the days ahead as we work to meet the great challenges of our time.