73rd Annual National Day of Prayer!!
First Thursday in May – May 1, 2025
Throughout our state and country, millions will be participating in this incredible opportunity to gather and pray publicly for our nation!
GET INVOLVED – Start praying now about how you will engage in this extraordinary occasion to share your faith!
Visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org for more information – including a listing of events near you!!
Remember … Jesus’ disciples never asked Him to teach them to preach, prophesy, or heal … they asked Him to teach them to PRAY!
Historical Summary
- 1775 – The first Continental Congress called for a National Day of Prayer
- 1863 – Abraham Lincoln called for such a day.
- 1952 – Congress established NDP as an annual event by a joint resolution, signed into law by President Truman (82-324)
- 1988 – The law was amended and signed by President Reagan, designating the NDP as the first Thursday in May (100-307)
Did you know that every President since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation?
(Updated 4/4/25)