Thursday, May 2, will be a day filled with pensive prayer and events celebrating that practice in Atlanta and the nation for National Day of Prayer.
It's a tradition that stretches back to 1952, when a joint resolution of the United States Congress was signed into law by former President Harry S. Truman, to create the day. Since its launch, this day has sought to unite Americans from all socioeconomic, political and ethnic backgrounds in prayer, according to the National Day of Prayer website.
Here are 5 places to take part in the National Day of Prayer in metro Atlanta.
Duluth Town Green Pavilion, Main Street, downtown Duluth. Noon-1 p.m.,
East Cobb: Johnson Ferry Baptist Church will open its chapel 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday. A worship service will be held at noon in the chapel. 955 Johnson Ferry Road , Marietta, GA 30068
Johns Creek: Noon - 1 p.m. Thursday, Johns Creek National Day of prayer Gathering at the World Financial Group/ Transamerica, will be a community prayer will take place in the heart of Johns Creek. 11315 Johns Creek Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30097.
Atlanta: Liberty Plaza near the State Capitol. National Day of Prayer observance 10 -11:30 a.m. Capitol Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, across from the Capitol. http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/
Morrow: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Clayton County National Day of Prayer Breakfast Program. The Clayton County Ministers' Conference will host a National Day of Prayer breakfast and concert. Tickets are $15. Student Activities Center (SAC) 2000 Clayton State Blvd.
To find more Atlanta events, visit nationaldayofprayer.org,
National Observance: You can also watch the 65th Annual National Day Of Prayer Observance live from Washington, DC at 7:30 p.m. at http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/.
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