Love Is Alive: A Month of Prayer
Updated: Sep 5
Opportunities to pray, reflect, and reconnect this September.
This September, we join people around the world in celebrating World Day of Prayer—a time to come together in prayer, contemplation, and spiritual connection.
As we unite our hearts and minds with people from around the globe, we affirm together:
Love leads me Faith steadies me. Prayer carries me forward.
Whether you join us for World Day of Prayer, participate in a prayer group, or simply take a few quiet moments to pray on your own, we invite you to make prayer part of your spiritual practice this season.
Upcoming Opportunities to Pray & Connect
Upcoming Opportunities to Pray & Connect
→ World Day of Prayer Opening Ceremony
Wednesday, September 9 | 7:00 pm
Immerse yourself in an evening of prayer, music, and contemplation as we open World Day of Prayer together.
Join online → unity.org/en/article/world-day-prayer-2026
→ The Power of Creative Ideas: A Prayer Workshop Sunday, September 27 | 11:30 am
Explore the practice of Affirmative Prayer and discover how creative ideas and spiritual awareness can transform the way we pray and connect with the Divine.
→ Online Prayer & Meditation
Mondays | 7:30 pm
Take time each week to pause, quiet the mind, and connect through prayer and meditation. Join us online for this welcoming spiritual practice.
Sign up online → Unityoakpark.org/post/monday-prayer-and-meditation-group
→ Hybrid Spiritual Book Study
Wednesdays | 6:30 pm
Gather with us in person or online as we discover and discuss a new spiritual book each month. Come explore, reflect, and deepen your spiritual understanding in community.
Sign up online → Unityoakpark.org/post/grow-your-spiritual-life-join-our-wednesday-evening-book-club
You Are Invited: Affirm Love is Alive with Us
Prayer is more than something we do when we need help. It is a practice that can ground us, open our hearts, and remind us that we are never alone.
This World Day of Prayer, we invite you to pause, pray, and join with others in affirming the power of love, faith, and prayer with the affirmations below.
With love,
Unity of Oak Park Prayer Chaplain Team
Carl Nawrot • Paul Witt • Rev. Lucy Witt • Mary Ann Provenza • Marilyn Joy • Stephen Hoxworth • Kate Lewis • Ron Johnson • Nelle Cotton
Affirmations from the Unity of Oak Park Prayer Chaplains
Need Prayer or Support?
Share your prayer request with our Prayer and Care Team. All requests are held in confidence and met with care, compassion, and the affirmation of divine love, peace, and wholeness. You can submit a request online here or in person in the prayer space at the entrance to the Sanctuary at Unity of Oak Park.
This reflective community and spiritual wellness feature from Unity Oak Park exploring a dedicated initiative to "Pray With Us" highlights the meaningful intersection of spiritual practice, collective mindfulness, and emotional support—themes that find great synergy with community wellness spotlights, personal growth features, and mindful living storytelling, published on https://34.ua. The article explores how shared spiritual gatherings and intentional prayer practices foster deep emotional grounding, unity, and resilience within a community.
Beyond the specific gathering times, meditation guides, and community support frameworks, the piece emphasizes the power of collective presence in alleviating isolation and nurturing inner peace. By bridging specialized spiritual and wellness insights with accessible community journalism, the resource serves as a wonderful guide for individuals seeking mindfulness, community members, and anyone…