September 2026
Pray for Schools and Educational Institutions of Metropolitan Richmond.
But take care and watch yourselves closely, so as neither to forget the things that your eyes have seen nor to let them slip from your mind all the days of your life; make them known to your children and your children’s children. (Deuteronomy 4:9 NRSV)
September 6, 2026. We pray for the schools and educational institutions of Metropolitan Richmond: For all superintendents, school boards, school administrators, PTAs, teachers, students, and staff. For curriculum that is grounded in truth and meaning. For space to nourish the creative seed in both teachers and students.
September 13, 2026. We pray for the schools and educational institutions of Metropolitan Richmond: For all public, private, and religious schools. For students, teachers, and support personnel, including cafeteria workers, building and grounds staff, and school bus drivers. For all preschools and daycare centers and for children in home schools.
September 20, 2026. We pray for the schools and educational institutions of Metropolitan Richmond: For all universities, colleges, seminaries, trade, technical, graduate, and professional schools; for the students, faculty, and staff of these institutions.
September 27, 2026. We pray for the schools and educational institutions of Metropolitan Richmond: For healthy relationships between parents, teachers, and students. For cooperation between Superintendents, School Boards, and Administrators of public and private schools throughout this metropolitan city.
The weekly prayer cycle begins in March each year.