Overview
Here in Sarasota, our local prayer breakfast has been patterned after the National Prayer Breakfast. You can get information about attending the National Prayer Breakfast through your state capitol.
The National prayer breakfast was first held in Washington, D.C in 1953. It is hosted by members of the US Congress, designed to be a forum for the political, social, and business elite to assemble and build relationships. Every U.S. president since Dwight D. Eisenhower has participated in this annual event.
Historically the prayer breakfast has been held on the first Thursday in February at the Conrad Hilton in Washington, D.C. It was attended by some 3,500 guests, including international invitees from over 100 countries. During the week of the prayer breakfast there are also a variety of meetings, conferences and seminars to attend.
2024 National Prayer Breakfast
In 2024, the National Prayer Breakfast program was held by members of Congress on Capitol Hill. Other attendees from all 50 States and guests from around the world gathered together at the Conrad Hilton where key parts of the program were live streamed.
For more information about the National Prayer Breakfast visit: