“Rejoice always,  pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
-1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ​
The call to prayer runs through Scripture: the community gathered before Pentecost, the faithful praying to receive the Word in Nehemiah, some 150 Psalms calling us to pray alone and together. Now, in this time of significant change, we pray.
What is
Pray
Without
Ceasing?
Pray Without Ceasing is a prayer movement with a mission of uplifting and uniting communities in prayer, during a time of significant change. What began as an idea in one synod is now spreading across and beyond the ELCA, with the help of the Holy Spirit.
For whom and what are we praying?
We pray for peace, and for victims of war, violence, and persecution.
We pray for those who have lost jobs or vital services.
We pray for children, people with disabilities, elders.
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We pray for those experiencing anxiety in the face of rapid change.
​We pray for government leaders. We pray for respectful conversation in our communities.
We pray for our congregation and for the renewal of the church.
And we pray for forgiveness for our sins against God and neighbor, and we ask that we might be renewed as faithful disciples, good listeners, and loving Christians.
Weekly Zoom Calls for Pray Without Ceasing leaders
Curious about Pray Without Ceasing?
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Want to learn more or ask any questions before completing the full sign-up form?
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You're invited to join in on one of the weekly Zoom calls with folks from around the ELCA who are leading Pray Without Ceasing in their communities.
These calls take place weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 Central Time. When you submit your email address via the Zoom Link button, the meeting link will be automatically emailed to you.
Join a movement of prayer throughout the ELCA and beyond!
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