What is the National Day of Prayer, and what is its purpose?
The National Day of Prayer (NDP) is an annual event established by an act of Congress which encourages Americans pray for our nation, its people and its leaders. The NDP Task Force concentrates on the need to pray for those in leadership on all levels of national, church, and educational areas of influence. The National Day of Prayer takes place on the first Thursday in May.

When did the National Day of Prayer begin?
Days of prayer have been called for since 1775, when the Continental Congress designated a time for prayer in forming a new nation. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln called for such a day. Officially, the NDP was established as an annual event by an act of Congress in 1952 and was signed into law by President Truman. The law was amended in 1988 and signed by President Ronald Reagan, establishing the NDP as the first Thursday of May each year.

Is the National Day of Prayer a Political Event?
No. The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans. It is not sponsored or owned by any one group political or otherwise. Every American can observe the NDP in his or her own way. Each year, the President issues a proclamation in support of this significant day.

Is the National Day of Prayer exclusively a Christian event?
Americans of all faiths are encouraged to participate on the National Day of Prayer according to their own traditions. However, the NDP Task Force provides promotional materials and sponsors prayer gatherings in keeping with the Judeo-Christian tradition. This represents our own background and that of more than 86% of the U.S. population. Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish leaders are included in NDP’ s expression of this national event celebrated in Washington, D.C. and throughout the nation.

 Who is behind the National Day of Prayer Task Force?
The Chairman is Mrs. Shirley Dobson, wife of Dr. James Dobson. The NDP Task Force maintains a small, fall-time staff with a network of over 50,000 volunteers and coordinators nationwide. Prior to Mrs. Dobson’s involvement, the Task Force was headed by Mrs. Vonette Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ.

What is Colorado National Day of Prayer?
The NDP Task Force mobilizes prayer through State Coordinators who volunteer their time to assure prayer coverage in their state. Colorado National Day of Prayer is a network of volunteers who have a heart and passion for prayer.  The goal is to identify, ignite and connect empowered followers of Jesus Christ  in the ONENESS of prayer that heals and transforms people and entire communities.

Who is behind Colorado National Day of Prayer?
The Chief Catalyst for Colorado NDP is Amy Everette who also leads Colorado Concert of Prayer (www.praycolorado.org). Ms. Everette and every other prayer coordinator associated with Colorado NDP are volunteers who are committed to seeing more people connected AS ONE in prayer throughout Colorado.