Day of Prayer
December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023 has been set aside as a Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving for the PCA to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the inaugural General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. The first General Assembly was hosted at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama on December 4, 1973.
Our hope is that, on this day, churches across our denomination will incorporate prayer into their worship that offers:
PRAISE
for Christ’s enduring Church
THANKSGIVING
for the foundation, rooted in God’s faithfulness, that this Convocation of Sessions laid 50 years ago for our continuing church
PRAYER
for the PCA
Day of Prayer Resources
We encourage you to utilize the below prayer guide, as we seek to offer praise, thanksgiving, and petitions on behalf of our denomination.
If you are leading a time of corporate prayer during your Sunday services, you may download the suggested church prayer below.
Download the attached bulletin insert to invite church members to participate.
Why December 3rd?
On December 4, 1973, the inaugural General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America was hosted at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Ruling Elder Jack Willamson from Greenville, Alabama was the convener of the meeting and gave the opening message. You can find the manuscript and original audio of his message below.
