7 DAYs of NATIONAL FAST & PRAYER
March 29th-April 5th
The national campaign “For God So Loved the Immigrant,” invites churches and Christians across the United States and the Americas to join 7 days of fasting and prayer, begining Sunday, March 29 and coming together to celebrate the end of the fast on Resurrection Sunday, April 5.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
Because every person is created in the image of God and deeply loved by Him, the suffering of our immigrant families cannot be ignored. Many face hardship, family separation, isolation, and marginalization—pain that many in our own communities know personally. What breaks God’s heart breaks ours, and this Easter season we believe the Church is called to stand in the gap, responding to Psalm 82:3:
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.”
how Churches Can Participate
Churches across the country are joining the National Fast for Immigrant Families during Holy Week.
Below is a simple rhythm churches can follow during the week.
Palm Sunday
Launch the Fast
Introduce the National Fast during the worship service and invite your congregation to participate in the week of prayer and fasting for immigrant families.
Churches may also sing the songs found in our toolkit section below or sing other appropriate songs.
Monday–Saturday
Prayer & Fasting
During the week, encourage members of your church to set aside time for daily prayer and fasting.
Churches may choose different types of fasting depending on what is appropriate for their congregation, such as:
• a full fast
• a partial fast
• a Daniel fast
• or another form of fasting and prayer
A Weekday Prayer Gathering Outside the Walls
During the week, churches are encouraged to gather for prayer outside the walls of the church as a visible witness of faith.
This may take place at:
• detention centers
• courthouses
• community spaces
• or other locations where vulnerable people are seeking hope
When possible, churches in the same city are encouraged to gather together, demonstrating the unity of the Church in prayer.
Some states may also choose to designate one shared day during the week for churches across the state to gather for prayer outside the walls at the same time.
Easter Sunday
Celebrate Hope, Mercy, and Justice
On Easter Sunday, churches celebrate the resurrection and the hope of new life. We invite congregations to continue praying for immigrant families and for the church to exoress God’s love in their communities.
Equip Your Church
READY-TO-USE RESOURCES
Download the Toolkit
Prayer + Sermon Guide – A structured guide for personal and corporate intercession
Brand Kit + Graphics – Shareable visuals to invite others to join
Articles – Ready-to-use church communication tools
Music – Simple steps to organize a prayer gathering in your city
& More
THE CHURCH IS COMING TOGETHER TO BE THE ANSWER At this time
JOIN THIS NATIONAL EFFORT Today
1
Register Your Commitment
Sign up with your name, email, church, zip code, and how you plan to participate. Your response helps build a network of faith in action.
2
Fast & Pray with Intention
Set aside these days to seek God on behalf of immigrant families. Pray for protection, mercy, wisdom for leaders, and unity within the Church.
Stand & Share
Invite your church, small group, or ministry network to join you. Share the campaign resources and let others know that God’s love compels us to act.
3
Register your church and join congregations across the country in the National Fast for Immigrant Families.
Churches Praying Across the Nation
More cities are joining daily. Is yours next?
