Weekly Prayer Update
The Justice Department Declines To Defend Conscience Rights
August 9, 2021

“The First Amendment right of free speech and right to practice any faith, or no faith, are foundational American values that must extend to everyone…” – Member of the Congressional Prayer Caucus

National Praise And Prayer Points

Federal Legislation: Let’s pray the filibuster stays in tact as is and that the senate is a firewall against all bills and language – all efforts – to undermine our Constitutional Republic, Judeo-Christian Heritage, and First Amendment Rights.

The Justice Department Declines To Defend Conscience Rights

Ongoing Prayer Needed: Christian Colleges Fight Lawsuit Designed To Strip Their Students Of Financial Aid

Ongoing Prayer Needed: Religious Liberty Expert Warns Against President Biden’s Transparent Attempt to Pack, Influence Supreme Court

Ongoing Prayer Needed: Save The Hyde Amendment And Save Freedom Of Conscience

Ongoing Prayer Needed: (H.R. 1440) The Fairness for All Act Would Violate The Freedom Of Speech, Conscience, And Religion

Ongoing Prayer Needed: Court To Decide: Can Obamacare Force Christian Doctors To Perform Surgeries That Violate Their Conscience?


International Praise And Prayer Points

China There’s A Religious Revival Going On In China – Under The Constant Watch Of The Communist Party

India: Hindu Leader Issues Call For Anti-Christian Violence: ‘Let Us Drag People From The Church’

Nigeria: Christian Father And Son Beheaded On Their Way Home From Choir Practice

Turkey: Christians Are Given Re-entry Bans

The Perilous State Of Religious Freedom Worldwide


State Praise and Prayer Points

Religious Liberty Legislation: Continue praying consistently and fervently for the successful passage of legislation that effectively protects our Judeo-Christian heritage and First Amendment Rights. Also, pray that bills and resolutions that undermine our Rights will be unsuccessful.

The CPCF legal team has researched best practices legislation and provided talking points on various religious freedom topics to assist legislators. View a model school invocation policy

CO: Christian Baker Appeals Ruling That He Violated Anti-discrimination Law

OR: ‘Ruthless’ Antifa Attack Christians, Children At Prayer Event In Portland

VA: First Liberty Appeals To U.S. Supreme Court After City Denies Tax-Exempt Status To Virginia Church

WA: Washington State Football Coach Fired Over Post-Game Prayers Is Taking Case To Supreme Court

WA: Washington’s Highest Court Restricts Ministry’s Hiring Practices

WA: Florist Still Might Have A Chance At Justice After Long Court Battle


Prayer For The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation, The American Prayer Caucus Network, And The National Strategic Center

The CPCF helps build and support a nationwide network of nearly 1,000 federal and state elected leaders who are standing for faith and impacting the culture. Please join us in praying daily for them, their families, and staff.

Each week Congress is in session, members of Congressional Prayer Caucus meet before votes to pray in Room 219 of the U.S. Capitol. Please pray for the CPC to continue to grow and be increasingly effective for generations to come. 

Join the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation Prayer Team! Email me to join the CPCF Prayer Team! Commit to praying for the Members and families of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, The American Prayer Caucus Network, and the CPCFoundation.


Bipartisan Prayer for Government

Pray For Our President And All Those In Authority  Include: Judicial Branch, Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, All Agencies, Military, First Responders, Faith Leaders, Etc.

Click Here To Learn About Prayer Opportunities And Upcoming Faith Events On CPCF’s Faith Report Website


Prayer for Anti-Faith Groups

Freedom From Religion Foundation
American Civil Liberties Union
American Humanists Association
American Atheists
Secular Coalition for America
Military Religious Freedom Foundation
Southern Poverty Law Center


For more information about this prayer initiative, contact Summer Ingram, V.P. of State Legislative Affairs and Prayer Outreach for the Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation. 

www.CPCFoundation.com