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Rejoice, pray and give thanks

Join Cru’s global day of prayer as we thank God for 75 years of faithfulness and pray for the years ahead.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, New International Version 

COME TOGETHER IN PRAYER

Three Ways to Join

Watch online

Join the morning prayer session and afternoon celebration from wherever you are.

Morning prayer, celebration and ASL livestream links are coming soon.

Join in Central Florida

Northland Church · Longwood, FL

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Gather with your team

Plan a time that works for your location. Use the prayer guides, videos, Scripture and prompts to lead your own gathering.
 

Guests are welcome at the afternoon celebration. Invite ministry partners, pastors and friends of Cru. The afternoon celebration is free, with no registration required. Lunch and childcare have a separate RSVP.

RSVP & Registration

Cru staff
RSVP to the event on Staffweb. This is separate from lunch and childcare registration.

Central Florida lunch & childcare
Advance registration is required for lunch and childcare:

  • Childcare: Register by September 23.
  • Lunch: Register by October 2.

Afternoon celebration
Staff, ministry partners, pastors, colleagues from other ministries and friends of Cru are welcome. The afternoon celebration is free, with no registration required.

RSVP on StaffWeb Register for lunch & childcare (Orlando only)
Tuesday, October 6

Schedule

All times Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

9:45 a.m.–noon

Morning Prayer

Begin with worship, Scripture and prayer alongside Cru staff. Gather at Northland Church or join the morning livestream.

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch & Fellowship

Spend time with teammates and reflect on God’s work.

1:30–3:30 p.m.

OPEN TO STAFF, PARTNERS & FRIENDS

The 75th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate God’s faithfulness through stories from across Cru, worship, and messages from Cru President David Robbins and U.S. National Director Mark Gauthier. Gather in person or online to give thanks and pray for the future.

Get ready for the day

Set aside your usual routine and prepare for a day of prayer, worship and thanksgiving. A little preparation will help you give your full attention to prayer and the people joining you. Take care of the practical details before the day begins.

1

Make room to pray

Plan around your time zone and reserve the full two hours for the afternoon celebration. Protect that time as you would for an in-person event. Set aside your usual work and turn off notifications so you can participate fully.

2

Prepare your gathering

Gather your team at Northland Church in Longwood, Florida, or watch together around one screen. Confirm your meeting space and check the screen, audio and internet connection if your group will join online.

3

Invite your guests

Invite ministry partners, pastors and staff friends to the afternoon celebration. Send them this event page and confirm where and how you’ll meet. Share the invitation early so they can make plans to join you.

4

Lead your own prayer time

Join the morning livestream, or choose a time that works for your local gathering if the live times don’t fit. Review the prayer guides, videos, Scripture and prompts in the resources section below, and plan how you’ll use them with your group.

5

Add WWDP to your calendar

Add the sessions you’ll attend to Google Calendar, using the schedule above and your local time zone. Include this event page in the calendar invitation and share it with your supporters, students and others you’re inviting.

6

Confirm your RSVP

Cru staff: confirm your event RSVP on Staffweb. If you need lunch or childcare in Central Florida, complete the separate registration. See the registration section above for both actions and the deadlines.
 

View RSVP & Reservation

FOR INDIVIDUALS & TEAMS

Resources for the Day of Prayer

Prepare your heart, guide your gathering and pray for the people around you.

WWDP Collection

Lead a time of prayer

Bring your team together with materials prepared for the day.

  • Prayer guides
  • Scripture
  • Worship & videos
  • Prayer prompts
Open prayer resources Prayer Requests by Ministry Worldwide Regional Prayer Requests

Take prayer into your community

Explore the prayer walk resources linked for the day.

EveryCampus

Pray for college campuses.

Bless Every Home

Pray for your neighbors.

Prayer Walking Guide

Find guidance for a prayer walk.

BEFORE YOU JOIN

A few helpful details

Quick answers for you and the people you're inviting.

Reservations are required for the in-person morning session and for lunch or childcare in Central Florida. The afternoon celebration is free, with no registration required. See RSVP & Registration for details and deadlines.

Choose a time that works for your team and lead your own gathering. You’ll find prayer guides, videos, Scripture and prompts in Resources for the Day of Prayer.

An ASL livestream is planned for the afternoon celebration. The link will be posted under Watch online when available.

A MOVEMENT ROOTED IN PRAYER

75 years of God's faithfulness.

Explore Cru's 75th anniversary

Bill and Vonette Bright began this ministry in 1951 through the power of prayer. Twice a year, Cru staff around the world set aside a day to pray together. This October, we give thanks for what God has done and pray for the next 75 years.