Prayer at Second City

Praying together as we follow Jesus and advance God’s mission

Prayer is for everyone at Second City Church.
Whether you’re just learning how to pray or have been praying for years, you are invited to join us as we seek God together—for our church, our city, and the nations.

Come as you are. Pray with us.

New to Prayer at Second City?

Start Here.

If you’re new or looking for a simple way to get involved, we recommend starting with one of these:

• 👉 Weekly Prayer Points — pray anytime, anywhere

• 👉 Pre-Service Prayer on Sundays — in person, no experience needed

Both are easy ways to stay spiritually aligned with our church family.

Weekly Prayer Rhythms

Pre-Service Prayer (In Person)

Sundays • 9:00–9:45 AM
Greenhouse Theater

Before we gather for worship, we gather in prayer—centering our hearts on God and inviting the Holy Spirit to lead our services.

Weekly Prayer Points

A simple way to stay spiritually aligned as a church.
Pray on your own or with others—no meeting required.

Each week, focused prayer points are shared to guide intercession for our church, leaders, city, and the nations.

👉 Receive Weekly Prayer Points and pray with us throughout the week

Online Prayer Gatherings (via Google Meet)

Campus Prayer

Tuesdays & Thursdays • 6:30–7:00 AM

We pray for students, campuses, and future leaders—believing God is raising up disciples who will impact every sphere of society.

Prayer for the Nations

Wednesdays • 6:30–7:00 AM

We intercede for missionaries, church plants, and unreached peoples as part of the global Every Nation family.

Seasonal Prayer Rhythms

Optional ways to go deeper—we invite you to participate as you’re able.

33 Days of Prayer — A Lenten Journey (Online)

February 18 – April 3
Monday–Friday • 1:20–1:30 PM (10 minutes)

A simple, focused daily prayer rhythm from Ash Wednesday to Good Friday, preparing our hearts for Easter.

Quarterly Prayer & Potluck (In Person)

April 3 & October 2 • 7:00–8:30 PM
Rogers Park Campus

A churchwide gathering for worship, intercession, community, and shared meals—strengthening unity and discerning God’s direction together.

Why We Pray

Prayer & the Mission: The Unfolding Story of God’s Redemptive Purpose

Prayer is how we partner with God in His redemptive work. Through prayer, God forms us as disciples, aligns us with His purposes, and releases His will in the earth.

• Prayer aligns us with God’s purposes
  (Genesis 1:26–28; Psalm 115:16)

• Prayer releases spiritual authority
  (Matthew 16:19; Luke 10:19)

• Prayer means standing in the gap for others
  (Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 62:6–7)

Join the Prayer Team

Prayer Team Vision & Mission

Our mission is to help cultivate Second City Church as a house of prayer for all nations.
(Isaiah 56:7)

Core Responsibilities

Cover • Care • Cultivate

• Cover the church in prayer

• Care for people through prayer

• Cultivate a praying church

Who This Is For

This team is for those who sense a growing burden for prayer and want to serve the church through consistent, faithful intercession—whether experienced or just beginning.

Joining the Prayer Team is a discerned commitment, not an obligation. We encourage you to pray, ask questions, and explore at your own pace.

Commitment

• One-year commitment (renewable)

• Attend Pre-Service Prayer once a month

• Pray through the Weekly Prayer Points

Additional opportunities (as able):
Prayer for the Nations, Quarterly Prayer & Potluck, seasonal prayer initiatives, and inviting others into prayer rhythms.

👉 Interested in joining the Prayer Team?
Fill out the Prayer Team interest form or talk with a Prayer Team leader on Sunday.

Together, We Pray

Wherever you are in your walk with God, there is a place for you in prayer at Second City.Together, we pray.
Together, we listen.
Together, we obey.