JOIN US FOR NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed into law specifically designating the first Thursday in May for its annual observance, reaffirmed by President Bill Clinton in 1998.
Here in Irvine, this moment together includes our neighbors, our schools, our local leaders, and the organizations working every day to meet real needs in our city.
In a fast-moving world, possibly a fast-moving and high-achieving city, it’s easy to feel disconnected. We feel disconnected from each other, from our communities, and sometimes even from a sense of purpose. Love Irvine wants to serve as the bridge to connection, and our annual National Day of Prayer gathering is just one of the many ways we invite the Irvine community to come together.
The National Day of Prayer creates space to slow down and refocus.
It’s a reminder that:
We don’t have to carry everything on our own
Our community is stronger when we come together
Small moments of intention can have a lasting impact
For Love Irvine, this day aligns deeply with what we care about most: belonging. When people come together in unity, even for a moment, it reinforces that no one in our city is alone.
Prayer can be personal, but it can also be collective.
As a community, there are a few areas we’re especially mindful of:
Our neighbors experiencing hardship
We identify a need for empathy, connection, cultural integration, and safe communities, and pray for stronger bonds among neighbors.
Our local leaders and decision-makers
From city officials to school administrators, we pray for wisdom, clarity, and compassion as they lead. We see our local government and public service leaders, and want to lift up officials, public safety officers, business leaders, and nonprofit leaders.
Our students and families
We hope that Irvine’s community experiences healthy relationships and marriages, strong families, and generational flourishing. We pray they would feel supported, safe, and connected in every season.
Social Issues
Irvine tends to have a picture-perfect reputation. But we know that there are members in our community suffering from homelessness, mental health issues, human trafficking, and more. We want to pray for collaboration between cities, churches, and service providers, and ask God to break the cycles of poverty and despair.
The Nation
We call for intercession on behalf of the United States and pray for national repentance, wisdom, and unity.
The Church in Irvine
At Love Irvine, we want to see churches brought to complete unity, so that the world will see and experience Jesus’ love. This National Day of Prayer, we pray for that unity among churches and compassion for our city.
Join us this May for National Day of Prayer! RSVP to let us know you’re coming.