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Keep the altar burning day and night

Prayer is the heartbeat of everything we do. Across campus, students gather to seek God, intercede for our city, and carry one another's burdens before the throne of grace, at sunrise, at midnight, and every hour between.

The prayer ministry

A real conversation with a real God

Prayer isn't a ritual or a performance, it's relationship. It's how we talk with the God who made the galaxies and still knows our name. At Watch Altars we learn to pray honestly: adoring God, confessing our struggles, thanking Him for grace, and bringing every need to His feet.

You don't need eloquent words or years of practice. You just need to come. We'll teach you simple patterns, pray alongside you, and watch together as God moves on this campus and in your life.

Always burning

The altar never goes cold.

Confidential

Every request held in trust.

Never alone

Someone prays with you.

Four ways to pray

Choose your prayer track

Hover any card to feel the ripple, then find your rhythm.

Intercession

Standing in the gap for friends, campus & nations, praying boldly for breakthrough.

Fri · 7:00 PM · PCYNH 106

Corporate

The whole family gathered, united, loud, expectant prayer for revival on campus.

Fri · 7:00 PM · Prayer Meeting

Personal

Building a daily secret place, guides, journals & quiet devotion that anchor your week.

Daily · 5 to 6 AM · Online on Zoom

24/7 Prayer Room

An always open space, claim an hour and keep the altar burning around the clock.

Always on · Geisel Hub
Weekly rhythms

When & where we pray

Drop into any gathering, no sign up, no pressure.

DAILY · 5:00 AM

Morning Prayer

An hour to start the day with God, 5:00 to 6:00 AM, online.

Online on Zoom
FRIDAY · 7:00 PM

Friday Prayer Meeting

Praying for campus, city and nations.

PCYNH 106
WEDNESDAY · 12:00 PM

Midday Pause

A 15 minute reset between classes.

Geisel Steps
FRIDAY · 10:30 PM

Late Night Prayer

Soaking worship & open prayer until midnight.

Revelle Chapel
SATURDAY · 9:00 AM

Prayer & Fasting Brunch

Monthly half day of seeking God together.

Muir Commons
ALWAYS ON · 24/7

The Prayer Chain

Claim a slot, someone is always praying.

Online & in person
A simple pattern

How to pray, the A.C.T.S. way

New to prayer? This four step rhythm gives every conversation with God a shape.

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Adoration

Begin by praising God for who He is, His holiness, power and love, before you ask for anything.

C

Confession

Be honest about where you've fallen short. Receive His forgiveness and a fresh, clean start.

T

Thanksgiving

Recount His faithfulness, answered prayers, daily provision, and the gift of community.

S

Supplication

Bring your needs and the needs of others to His feet, boldly, specifically, expectantly.

Prayer resources & guides

Tools to grow your prayer life

Answered prayer

God is still moving on campus

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Prayer ministry
Scripture on prayer

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

PHILIPPIANS 4:6

The prayer warriors

Someone is ready to pray with you

Our trained intercessors hold every request in confidence.

NA

Naomi Adeyemi

Prayer Director

Leads the 24/7 chain & trains intercessors campus wide.

CJ

Caleb Johnson

Intercession Lead

Coordinates the Tuesday circle & campus prayer walks.

LK

Pastor Lydia Kim

Staff Mentor

Pastoral care & confidential prayer counseling.

DM

Daniel Mwangi

Worship & Prayer

Leads soaking worship at Late Night Prayer.

Prayer calendar

Come and pray

Full calendar
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MAR

Late Night Prayer

10:30 PM · Revelle Chapel

Soaking worship and open prayer until midnight. All welcome.

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MAR

Spring Prayer Conference

9:00 AM · Revelle Chapel

A full day of teaching, worship and corporate intercession.

APR

24 Hour Prayer Vigil

All day · Price Center

Sign up for a slot and help keep the altar burning a full day.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, that's exactly who these gatherings are for. There's no script and no pressure. We'll pray alongside you and teach you simple patterns as you go.

Yes. You can submit anonymously, and our trained intercessors hold every request in strict confidence. You choose what's shared on the public wall.

You claim a one hour slot online. When your hour comes, you pray, from the prayer room, your dorm, or anywhere. Together we keep the altar burning around the clock.

Never required. Many people pray silently or simply listen. When you're ready to pray aloud, the room is a safe and grace filled place to start.

Who guides us

Prayer Ministry Leadership

NA

Naomi Adeyemi

Prayer Director

PhD candidate in Public Health; has led the prayer ministry for three years.
CJ

Caleb Johnson

Intercession Lead

Senior in Political Science; founded the campus prayer walk initiative.
LK

Pastor Lydia Kim

Staff Mentor

Provides pastoral care and oversees confidential prayer counseling.
DM

Daniel Mwangi

Worship & Prayer

Junior in Music; leads soaking worship at Late Night Prayer.

The altar is open.
Come and pray.

Whatever you're carrying, you don't have to carry it alone. Reach out, claim a slot, or just show up, someone is always ready to stand with you.

Submit a prayer request

Confidential. Prayed over within the hour.