The United States Congress designates the National Day of Prayer. The prayer day is observed on the first Thursday in May and asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” The prayer theme for this year is “Pray Fervently in Righteousness,”
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The National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. [National Day of Prayer]
Times and locations of some of the area National Day of Prayer events.
- Broussard: no information was available at the time of publishing this article.
- Youngsville: Thursday, May 4, 2023, at noon at the Youngsville Sports Complex Recreation Center. Local priests and pastors will lead in prayer.
- Lafayette: Thursday, May 4, 2023, 9:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. at City-Parish Hall Atrium – 705 West University Avenue. Local faith-based leaders will be speaking throughout the event. Members of the public are invited to attend the service.
- St. Martinville: Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6 p.m., on the City Hall Lawn in St. Martinville.
