#PrayerOnThe100th 24-hour Prayer Event – Opportunities for Faith Organizations

Is your faith organization looking for ways to reach out to your community in this time when so many are longing for a more loving and compassionate world?

Join us for #PrayerOnThe100th! UMCL is bringing together faith organizations for a 24-hour prayer event from the 100th Day (April 30, 2025) through the National Day of Prayer (May 1, 2025).

The event is designed to unite us around our yearning for healing and a better world. Prayer is powerful! Imagine our unity in it.

#PrayerOnThe100th will engage people in our communities in prayer for healing. The event includes:

A virtual kickoff
Drive through prayer events at UMCL and at participating faith organizations
Spaces for one-on-one prayer and listening at UMCL and at participating faith organizations
A front porch prayer gathering at UMCL
And ways to uplift our community and our world to look more like Jesus.

Activities begin at 7:00 p.m. Central on Wednesday, April 30 and run through 7:00 p.m. Central on Thursday, May 1.

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Hands folded in prayer; Text reads "PrayerOnThe100th, April 30-May 1, 24 hours of prayer from the 100th day to the National Day of Prayer"

#PrayerOnThe100th is an ecumenical event endorsed by the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. We invite all faith communities to join us!

Ways to Participate

Faith organizations can opt to participate in one of the following ways:

Host your own event at your church/organization, connected to us #PrayerOnThe100th (Your organization will appear on our website and marketing materials with links and details of your event.)

Join with us at UMCL in Libertyville (Your organization will be listed as a co-host with UMCL in Libertyville for the event.)

Hybrid—can’t host for the entire 24 hours?
(Determine the times and events for your facility, e.g. May 1, 2-6 p.m. AND Encourage your members to participate at UMCL during the other times.)

How to get Involved

Is your organization interested in learning more? UMCL is hosting Zoom planning calls for organizations interested in participating, at 7:00 p.m. Central on April 6, 13, 21, and 27. Email us to receive the Zoom details.

Request Info

Is your organization ready to participate? Submit the #PrayerOnThe100th Organization Participation Form to let us know your plans.

Submit Participation Form

For individuals interested in volunteering at UMCL during the event: Thank you! We need your help. Read more about opportunities to volunteer.

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