15 Years of Prayer. One Purpose. One City.
This year marks a major milestone—the 15th Anniversary of Prayer on the 9, a powerful tradition of covering our city in prayer, presence, and purpose.
We’re calling all believers, ministries, and organizations to unite with us for a day of transformational intercession along 79th Street in Chicago. Whether you’ve participated before or this is your first time, there’s space for you to join what God is doing!
Things you should know
All Hands Informational Meeting and Prayer
This is an all-hands-on-deck volunteer meeting designed to provide event details. T-shirts will also be available for purchase and pick-up.
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Temple Sanctuary
What should I expect on the day of the event?
This will be a high energy and exciting event! We plan to come together in corporate prayer and pray for the city of Chicago. As we stretch a prayer line from 79th & Greenwood to 79th & the Dan Ryan Expressway, we will bombard heaven with 20 different prayer targets for our city!
Have you purchased your
PRAYER ON THE 9 T-Shirt?
PRAYER ON THE 9
More things to know…
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General Sign-Up Link
For church members, ministry volunteers, and community participants who are joining the marchMinistry Leader (Block Leader) Sign-Up Link
For ministry leaders who will be leading a prayer block and prayer target during the march
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Red shirt, comfortable bottoms and sneakers. Please dress comfortably enough to march and pray during this event
Prayer on the 9 t-shirts are available for purchase ($15) HERE
If you still have your RED Prayer on the 9 t-shirt from last year, feel free to wear it
T-shirts will be available for purchase HERE and distributed:
Thursday, May 8th at Bible Study
Sunday, May 11th after each service
Wednesday, May 14th during the All Hands on Deck PO9 Volunteer Rally
Thursday, May 15th during Bible Study
Saturday, May 17th at the information table on 79th & Greenwood or 79th & State
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If you are attending and will be praying with us, there is no need to check-in
If you need to pick up your shirt, report to 79th & Greenwood or 79th & State by 11:00am
Or report directly to your assigned block no later than 11:30am
Prayer will begin at 12 noon for all blocks
If you are unsure of which prayer target you signed up for, need street directions, etc. this information can be found at the Information Station at 79th & Greenwood or 79th & State
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All organizations will receive an email with instructions
Pre-registered Resources tabling for the Celebration should plan to set up at 79th & Greenwood at 11am
Ask for Lawrence Love for table assignments
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Parking is available at the Tab (1021 E. 78th Street), Legacy Center (7522 S. Greenwood), side streets, and various NLCSE parking lots across campus
The Temple–South parking lot (77th & Greenwood) will NOT be available
Please be aware that some blocks have residential permit parking and we should not occupy those spots.
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Shuttle buses will be available to take people to/from 79th & Greenwood to 79th & State Street(Mahalia Jackson Court) before/after the march. Please note capacity on the buses is limited.
Day Of Event Timeline
10 AM • 79th & Greenwood
Servant Leaders’ arrival to 79th/Greenwood lot for instructions & prayer
11 AM
Servant Leaders begin reporting to assigned blocks
11 AM • 79th & Greenwood to State
Attendee/Guest Arrival—Arrive at either 79th & Greenwood or Mahalia Jackson Court (79th & State) for information, or report directly to their assigned blocks
11 AM - 12 NOON
Shuttle service from campus to 4 major intersections:
Greenwood, Cottage, MLK Dr., State Street
11:30 AM
Servant Leaders & Attendees/Guests should be in place at assigned blocks
11:45 AM
Event leaders will canvass blocks to ensure all are in place
12 NOON
• Prayer Begins on Blocks
• Rolling march begins from Mahalia Jackson Court (79th State) & 79th Greenwood towards Cottage Grove for Rally and Sign Removal
12:30 PM • 79th & Cottage
• Rally at 79th & Cottage – Remarks from Pastor Hannah
• Happy Liquors Sign Removal & remaining of the corner
12:45 PM
March continues to 79th & Greenwood for Peace Celebration
1 PM - 3 PM • 79th & Greenwood
Celebration at 79th & Greenwood w/ Resource Fair, DJ & Food Trucks
3 PM • 79th & Greenwood
Wrap up and Clean up
Questions?
Feel free to email us or speak with your ministry leader.
