GALLERY: Community gathers for National Day of Prayer

Thursday marked the National Day of Prayer, drawing a crowd to the Glasgow Public Square for prayer and worship.

GALLERY: Community gathers for National Day of Prayer
Participants gather for worship during a National Day of Prayer event on the Glasgow Public Square on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Brian Pickerel/Pick Designs)
A participant raises a hand in worship during a National Day of Prayer event on the Glasgow Public Square on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Brian Pickerel/Pick Designs)
Bridget Groce, executive director of Christian Family Radio, speaks during a National Day of Prayer event on the Glasgow Public Square on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Brian Pickerel/Pick Designs)
Members of the Boy Scouts participate during a National Day of Prayer event on the Glasgow Public Square on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Brian Pickerel/Pick Designs)
Participants gather for worship during a National Day of Prayer event on the Glasgow Public Square on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Brian Pickerel/Pick Designs)
Participants gather for worship during a National Day of Prayer event on the Glasgow Public Square on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Brian Pickerel/Pick Designs)
Bridget Groce, executive director of Christian Family Radio, prays during a National Day of Prayer event on the Glasgow Public Square on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Brian Pickerel/Pick Designs)
Jacob Bryant of Next Step Ministries prays during a National Day of Prayer event on the Glasgow Public Square on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Brian Pickerel/Pick Designs)

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