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Annual prayer breakfast brings Christian leaders together May 1

Free Press staff report | 4/17/2025, 6 p.m.
The 32nd Annual Christian Leadership Prayer Breakfast is set for Thursday, May 1, bringing together more than 300 Christian leaders …
The Commons, formerly known as the U-Turn building at 2101 Maywill St., will host the 32nd Annual Christian Leadership Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 1. Local Christian leaders are expected to gather for the early morning event in observance of the National Day of Prayer Photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press

The 32nd Annual Christian Leadership Prayer Breakfast is set for Thursday, May 1, bringing together more than 300 Christian leaders from across the Richmond area for worship, fellowship and reflection.

Held in observance of the National Day of Prayer, the breakfast will take place from 7 to 9 a.m., with doors opening at 6:45 a.m. The event will be held at The Commons, formerly known as U-Turn, located at 2101 Maywill St. A hot breakfast catered by A Sharper Palate will be served.

The event is hosted by For Richmond, a nonprofit organization that “connects and equips Christian leaders to collaborate for the transformation of Metro Richmond,” according to its website.

This year’s program will include worship, prayer segments led by local leaders addressing needs in the community and a time for quiet reflection. Worship leaders include Brooke Wright of Third Church and Makeda McCreary of Spring Creek Baptist Church.

photo  Bishop Robertson
 



Speakers and prayer leaders include Corey Widmer of Third Church, Ben Campbell of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lee Mitchell of New Life Baptist Church and Bishop Daniel Robertson Jr. of Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries, among others.

Registration is required. No on-site registration will be available.

For more information or to register, visit forrichmond.org.