Businessman Nick Pezzente has taken up the banner to pull together a local version of the National Day of Prayer.

Source: https://www.claiborneprogress.net/2023/04/21/local-day-of-prayer-to-be-observed-at-tazewell-park/

In 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill into law proclaiming the National Day of Prayer, which President Ronald Reagan amended in 1988, designating the day be observed on the first Thursday of May.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/443054/prayer-breakfast-brings-camp-zama-community-together-food-fellowship

Pope Francis’ message for the 2023 World Day of Prayer…

Source: https://catholicoutlook.org/cardinal-mcelroys-call-for-radical-inclusion-reflects-pope-francis-pastoral-view-of-the-church/

Pope Francis’ own message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation stressed the virtue of justice.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/to-protect-god-s-creation-seek-personal-and-policy-change-u-s-bishops-say

Roger Rollins, a member of Aiken's National Day of Prayer committee, introduces himself and offers some guidelines to begin the National Day of Prayer noontime gathering held May 7, 2015, in downtown Aiken.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/sundays_best/roger-rollins-devout-christian-looks-to-help-churches-help-families/article_6d31094e-f809-11ed-97da-9fa13251427f.html

Roger Rollins, a member of Aiken's National Day of Prayer committee, introduces himself and offers some guidelines to begin the National Day of Prayer noontime gathering held May 7, 2015, in downtown Aiken.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/aikenstandard/sundays_best/roger-rollins-devout-christian-looks-to-help-churches-help-families/article_6d31094e-f809-11ed-97da-9fa13251427f.html

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation.

Source: https://atmorenews.com/2023/04/26/national-day-of-prayer-is-may-4/

We launched our regathering on the National Day of Prayer, May 4th, by hosting a community event with different faith traditions sharing how they pray for peace.

Source: https://www.alisolagunanews.com/interfaith-the-call-to-promote-unity-and-understanding/