Area faith groups host #PrayerOnThe100th seeking unity, healing
The United Methodist Church of Libertyville is joining #PrayerOnThe100th, a collaborative 24-hour prayer event uniting different faith communities to pray for unity, healing, and a better world.
It will take place from 7 p.m. CST on April 30, 2025 through 7 p.m. CST on May 1, 2025, beginning on the 100th day of the administration and culminating on the National Day of Prayer.
#PrayerOnThe100th is open to the public. The Libertyville church and other participating faith organizations invite everyone who may be seeking prayer or simply yearning for peace and a more loving world to join in this meaningful event. Community members will find spaces to pray for themselves, others, or the world or to engage in quiet reflection.
This 24-hour prayer event is a collaboration between United Methodist Church of Libertyville, First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, Grace United Methodist Church Lake Bluff, First United Methodist Church of Waukegan, North Suburban Mennonite Church, Wesley United Methodist Church Aurora, and the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church. (Additional faith organizations are invited to take part.)
Together, this group is offering a variety of opportunities for prayer and connection, and encourages individuals of all faith backgrounds to come be part of this transformative experience.
Join virtually alongside community members and participating faith organizations as we come together to pray for a more loving world at the kickoff at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30.
From 7 to 10 p.m., the church’s sanctuary at 429 Brainerd Ave. will be open for individuals or small groups to come and pray, with prayer volunteers available to provide support and guidance, if desired.
Volunteers will be praying in one-hour blocks throughout the night at the Libertyville church and from their homes, ensuring prayer continues through the night from 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 to 6 a.m. Thursday, May 1.
There also will be a Drive-Through Prayer and Open Sanctuary from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1. Drive through the church’s parking lot to pray alongside a prayer volunteer or visit the sanctuary if you prefer to pray indoors and/or participate in prayer activities. Spanish-speaking prayer volunteers will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
From 6 to 6:30 p.m., the community is invited to gather on the church’s front porch or virtually for an interactive prayer service focused on unity and a better world reflective of God’s love.
Additional events on Thursday, May 1, in Lake County include:
• Labyrinth Prayer Walk from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville. Community members are invited to participate in an interactive prayer experience by walking the labyrinth. Stephen Ministers and/or pastors will be available for anyone wanting someone to pray with.
• Open Sanctuary from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, Lake Bluff. The community is invited to stop by the sanctuary chapel which will be open for prayer in observance of National Day of Prayer.
• Open Sanctuary from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Waukegan. Community members are welcome in the church’s sanctuary which will be open for prayer.
For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, visit umcl.org/PrayerOnThe100th or contact UMCL at info@umcl.org.
#PrayerOnThe100th is open to all — all are encouraged to come and be part of this meaningful time of prayer for a world united for peace and healing.