DC NUCLEAR PRAYER DAY

Faith leaders, peace advocates, and community members join in solemn reflection, prayer, and music to honor lives lost and call for nuclear abolition. Together, we lift a vision for a world rooted in dignity, safety, and justice.

One-Click Advocacy Tools

Quick, impactful actions you can take right now. These tools make it simple to send tailored messages to your elected officials—supporting key legislation like H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323 in just a few clicks.

Faith-Based Resource Guide

A collection of interfaith reflections, prayers, and action steps grounded in spiritual traditions. Use this guide in congregational settings, advocacy circles, or personal study to deepen engagement. It includes the Pray–Reflect–Act framework and a Back from the Brink Beginner’s Guide—a foundational resource for developing a comprehensive understanding of the nuclear weapons issue and how it intersects with justice, security, and moral responsibility.

Congressional Video Statements

Hear directly from Members of Congress who affirmed their support for nuclear abolition at the vigil. These short videos are ideal for sharing in your faith community, on social media, and with local legislators.

DC Vigil Cosponsors

DC Nuclear Prayer Day Vigil is cosponsored by Alliance of Baptists, All Souls Church, Unitarian, American Friends Service Committee, Back from the Brink Coalition, Church of the Brethren, Office of Peacebuilding and Policy, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, Pax Christi USA, Presbyterian Church (USA), Office of Public Witness, The United Methodist Church – General Board of Church and Society, and United Church of Christ.

Nuclear Prayer Day is organized by Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons (a part of the United Religions Initiative) and invites all individuals of good will and all organizations of concern to draw strength from each one’s deepest convictions and longings for a better future on Nuclear Prayer Day, August 6.