Themes

Campaign themes and content for PRAYER IN AMERICA include:

• Prayer and Armed Conflict

  Prayer and Armed Conflict explores Americans' prayers for peace building, particularly in this time of war. The module encourages group discussion and contemplation and recognizes the need to feel secure and at peace in our nation. Content for this session may include War and Peace, Reflections on War, Terrorism, and the Case for Democracy. Workshop participants can create dialogue on how prayers are expressed for our soldiers and military leaders as well as citizens of countries with which America is in conflict. Read the outreach materials for Prayer and Armed Conflict here.

• Prayer and Social Justice

  Prayer and Social Justice considers the impact and expressions of prayer in historical and contemporary developments in our nation’s history. Workshop participants can compare and contrast prayerful examples in the American Civil Rights Movement with contemporary topics such as Immigration Reform. Read the outreach materials for Prayer and Social Justice here.

• Prayer and Forgiveness

  Prayer and Forgiveness: Many varying faith traditions, as well as individuals practicing no formal religion, share a common belief that individuals can fall short of their promise, but be redeemed by a change in behavior and belief. The workshop studies the notion of redeemed and redeemer and engages in discussion regarding Prisoner Reentry, Victim – Perpetrator Reconciliation, Recovery from Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and Transformation. Read the outreach materials for Prayer and Forgiveness here.

• Prayer and the Constitution

  Prayer and the Constitution considers influences from America’s early history as well as contemporary constitutional issues. It examines the history of prayer and religious practices and how the faith and values of America’s founding fathers influenced the Constitution. Topics include the historic/judicial/constitutional issues surrounding faith-based prison programs, prayer in schools and public places, and prayer and religion in general. Read the outreach materials for Prayer and the Constitution here.

• Prayer and Crisis

  Prayer and Crisis explores both individual and collective prayer responses to challenging experiences. In times of crisis, how do Americans deal with events such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, as well as with conflicts affecting families and communities? In addition, what is the role of prayer in healing, whether for individuals, communities, or our nation? Read the outreach materials for Prayer and Crisis here.