Peaceful Prayer for Life
Gethsemane Church Life Chain
Join Gethsemane Church each Thursday in October for a peaceful, prayerful public witness for the sanctity of human life.
Meet us at the Pekin Fountain and Sundial across from Pekin Park. All are welcome to stand with us in prayer for mothers, fathers, children, and families.
What to Expect
More about Gethsemane Church Life Chain
Gethsemane Church invites our neighbors to join us at the Pekin Fountain and Sundial every Thursday in October from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. We will gather across from Pekin Park for a peaceful public witness and a time of prayer for the sanctity of human life.
This is an opportunity to stand together in compassion and pray for mothers, fathers, unborn children, and families in our community. You do not need to be a member of Gethsemane Church to join us.
The October 2026 Thursday dates are October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. Come for the full hour if you can, and invite a friend to stand and pray with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Gethsemane Church Life Chain meet?
Every Thursday in October 2026—October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29—from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Where should I go?
Meet at the Pekin Fountain and Sundial across from Pekin Park in Pekin, Illinois.
Is there a cost or do I need to register?
The gathering is free, and no registration is required.
Want to see what else is happening? Visit our Pekin church events calendar, learn about our ministries for families, or plan your first visit to Gethsemane Church.
You’re Invited
There’s a place for you at Gethsemane Church.
We welcome families and visitors from Pekin, North Pekin, South Pekin, Marquette Heights, East Peoria, Tremont, Morton, Peoria and communities throughout Central Illinois.