A prayer vigil is an opportunity for people of faith to come together in community to publicly proclaim our faith values.
As United Methodists, we hold prayer vigils as sacred gatherings where the Holy Spirit can work within us—opening our hearts and minds and strengthening our collective witness.
A vigil can be a shared moment of grief, a sign of solidarity, or a way to acknowledge the pain present in our communities. When offered publicly, it invites people to connect with God and participate in the work of love and justice.
Below is a guide to help you plan a prayer vigil as an act of public witness.
This guide is part of Creating Change Together: A Toolkit for Faithful Civic Engagement, a resource that provides biblical and United Methodist grounding for civic engagement, as well as strategies and tactics you can use as an individual or group to pursue the common good.
Originally produced by the General Board of Church and Society. Republished with permission by ResourceUMC. If you have any questions related to this resource, send an email to [email protected].