June 2026
Pray for the Criminal Justice System in Metropolitan Richmond.
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. (Hebrews 13:3 ESV)
June 7, 2026. We pray for the criminal justice system in Metropolitan Richmond: For all who are incarcerated in jails and prisons, their families, and their loved ones. For just institutional policies and programs that foster restorative practices, leading to wholeness and healing.
June 14, 2026. We pray for the criminal justice system in Metropolitan Richmond: For the police, judges, lawyers and court personnel, correctional officers and institutions, juvenile detention facilities, and probation officers.
June 21, 2026. We pray for the criminal justice system in Metropolitan Richmond: For all chaplains, staff, and volunteers who minister in jails and prisons, half-way houses, work-release, and after-care programs.
June 28, 2026. We pray for the criminal justice system in Metropolitan Richmond: For the victims of violent crime and for those who perpetuate violent crime. For situations and institutions that condone, promote, or encourage violent behaviors.
July 2026
Pray for Governments and Governing Bodies of Metropolitan Richmond.
He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8 NRSV)
July 5, 2026. We pray for the governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Mayor and City Council of Richmond, the City Administrator, and all city employees.
July 12, 2026. We pray for the governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Boards of Supervisors, Councils, Administrators, and government employees of Charles City, Goochland, New Kent, Powhatan, Ashland, Petersburg, and Hopewell.
July 19, 2026. We pray for the governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Boards of Supervisors of Chesterfield & Hanover County, the County Administrators, and all county employees.
July 26, 2026. We pray for the governments and governing bodies of Metropolitan Richmond: For the Board of Supervisors of Henrico County, the County Administrator, and all county employees.
The weekly prayer cycle begins in March each year.