Annual Community Life Chain
Peoria Life Chain
Join the annual Peoria Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful public witness for the sanctity of human life.
Stand in silent prayer with pro-life neighbors along the sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood near North Knoxville Avenue and Hanssler Place. Parking is available along Hanssler Place.
What to Expect
More about Peoria Life Chain
The annual Peoria Life Chain will be held Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Community members will gather along the sidewalk near the corner of North Knoxville Avenue and Hanssler Place in Peoria, outside Planned Parenthood.
Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful public witness. Participants stand in silent prayer for the sanctity of human life and for the people and families affected by difficult circumstances. Gethsemane Church invites anyone who wishes to join in this hour of prayer.
Parking is available along Hanssler Place. There is no charge to attend. Please be respectful of pedestrians, neighboring properties, and all people nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Peoria Life Chain?
Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
Where does it take place?
Near the corner of North Knoxville Avenue and Hanssler Place in Peoria, outside Planned Parenthood. Parking is available along Hanssler Place.
What should I expect?
A peaceful, prayerful public witness. Participants stand in silent prayer along the sidewalk.
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.