Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations
Dear Christian:
The 2026 National Day of Prayer is this Thursday, May 7 — the 75th annual observance. Across Virginia, believers will gather on courthouse lawns, in church sanctuaries, in public parks, and on the grounds of our state Capitol, along with dozens of other locations across our Commonwealth, to call on the name of the Lord for our nation.
The 2026 theme is “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations,” drawn from 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.”
You are invited to be there.
Find a Gathering Near You
Virginia gatherings list: nationaldayofprayer.org/events/gatherings-by-state/virginia
Search by ZIP code: nationaldayofprayer.org/events/gathering-search
A Few Central Virginia Gatherings
Richmond — VA Capitol Bell Tower | 12:00–1:00 PM | 101 N. 9th Street
Pastor Dr. Brad Hoffman of Cool Spring Baptist Church speaks. Banner Christian School chorus leads worship. Seven leaders pray over the seven centers of cultural influence — church, family, education, business, military, government, and arts/media.
Henrico — Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church | 8:00 AM–6:30 PM | 2300 Dumbarton Road
Sanctuary and prayer garden open all day. Printed prayer guides provided.
Chesterfield — Historic Courthouse Lunchtime Prayer | 12:30–1:00 PM | 10210 Iron Bridge Road
Scheduled for the noon hour so county employees can join on their lunch break.
Chester — Praise and Pray in the Park | 6:00–7:30 PM | Harrowgate Park, 4001 Cougar Trail
Bring a lawn chair. Worship and prayer for our nation and Commonwealth.
Mechanicsville — Cool Spring Baptist Church | 6:30 PM | 9283 Atlee Station Road
Sanctuary gathering for country, county, community, and family.
Goochland — County Courthouse | 12:15–1:30 PM | 2938 River Road West
Moseley — Swift Creek Presbyterian | 10:30–11:30 AM | 5900 Woolridge Road
Gum Spring — Mizpah Christian Church | 7:00 PM | 5257 Old Columbia Road
Evening service for those unable to attend daytime events.
Why This Matters
Public prayer alone will not heal a nation that refuses to repent. But when God’s people gather visibly to call on His name, we are doing exactly what 2 Chronicles 7:14 commands: “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
The promise is conditional. The promise is also real.
What to Do
Find a gathering. Show up. Bring your Bible. Bring your family.
And then go home and keep praying — Friday, Saturday, and every day until He returns.
A deeper look at the 2026 theme — “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations” — is coming in a follow-up article this week.
