Now held on the first Thursday of May each year, the National Day of Prayer unites millions across the nation in prayer. President Trump signed the customary proclamation designating the first Thursday of May as the Day of Prayer. He also signed an executive order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission, which will focus on various aspects of religious liberty in America.
Read MoreThe National Day of Prayer on May 6 featured more prayer and less politics, aiming for unity, but political division arose in the commentaries afterward. Even the live stream frayed into two competing events. And after critics pointed out President Joe Biden left God’s name out of his proclamation issued from the White House, in his evening address, Biden mentioned God twice.
Read MoreOn this day for 68 years, tens of thousands of Americans, evangelicals in particular, have gathered in public places and churches to pray for their leaders and their communities. This year for the first time, many hosts have canceled the event or shifted online, which has encouraged other Christian denominations and even other faith groups to join or organize parallel events.
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