40 days of national prayer until pentecost
April 15 - May 24, 2026
The national campaign “For God So Loved the Immigrant,” invites you to join us in these 40 days of prayer, asking God to plant within us the seeds of His new work as we prepare for Pentecost—when He will renew the power of His Spirit in us, so that together with Him, we may bring renewal to the world.invites churches and Christians across the United States and the Americas to join 40 days of prayer, beginning Wednesday, April 15 and coming together to celebrate on Pentecost Sunday, May 24.
We invite you to join us in these 40 days of prayer, asking God to plant within us the seeds of His new work as we prepare for Pentecost—when He will renew the power of His Spirit in us, so that together with Him, we may bring renewal to the world.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
What breaks God’s heart breaks ours, and leading up to Pentecost, we believe God can do a miracle on behalf of immigrant families.
“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all that there were no needy persons among them…” - Acts 4:32-34
Churches across the country are joining the National prayer for Immigrant Families during Pentecost season.
Below is a simple rhythm churches can follow during the week.
how Churches Can Participate
wednesday - April 15
Prayer Launch
Introduce the national prayer during the worship service and invite your congregation to participate in the week of prayer and fasting for immigrant families.
Churches may also sing the songs found in our toolkit section below or sing other appropriate songs.
Weekly Prayers
During the week, encourage members of your church to set aside time for daily devotionals under the prayer themes for the week. See toolkit section below.
Churchs may choose different types of devotionals depending of what is appropriate for their congregation, such as:
Personal devotionals
Prayer gatherings at the church
Online prayer gatherings
Small group prayers
A Weekday Prayer Gathering Outside the Walls
During the week, churches are encouraged to gather for prayer outside the walls of the church as a visible witness of faith.
This may take place at:
• Detention centers
• Courthouses
• Dommunity spaces
• Locations where vulnerable people are seeking hope
When possible, churches in the same city are encouraged to gather together, demonstrating the unity of the Church in prayer.
Some states may also choose to designate one shared day during the week for churches across the state to gather for prayer outside the walls at the same time.
Pentecost sunday - May 24
Celebrate Pentecost, Hope, Mercy, and Justice
On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate not just a past event but a present reality—the outpouring of the Holy Spirit as seen in the book of Acts. It marks the birth of the Church and the moment God empowered His people for mission. The Spirit unites us and fills us with boldness to witness. God’s presence now dwells within His people. We are called to proclaim the good news and serve with love, justice, and mercy.
Equip Your Church
READY-TO-USE RESOURCES
Download the Toolkit
Prayer + Sermon Guide – A structured guide for personal and corporate intercession
Brand Kit + Graphics – Shareable visuals to invite others to join
Articles – Ready-to-use church communication tools
Music – Simple steps to organize a prayer gathering in your city
& More
Join Churches Across the Nation to pray for immigrant families in detention centers
We invite you to visit and/or pray for immigrant families detained in detention centers across the nation, that they may experience God’s peace, protection, and hope, and be reunited with their families.
THE CHURCH IS COMING TOGETHER TO BE THE ANSWER At this time
JOIN THIS NATIONAL EFFORT Today
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Register Your Commitment
Sign up with your name, email, church, zip code, and how you plan to participate. Your response helps build a network of faith in action.
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Pray with Intention
Set aside these days to seek God on behalf of immigrant families. Pray for protection, mercy, wisdom for leaders, and unity within the Church.
Stand & Share
Invite your church, small group, or ministry network to join you. Share the campaign resources and let others know that God’s love compels us to act.
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Register your church and join congregations across the country in the National prayer for Immigrant Families.
States Represented in the prayer
