For more than four decades, the Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast has brought together people across Rochester and surrounding communities in a spirit of faith and unity.
What began in 1982 as a local observance connected to the National Day of Prayer has grown into a deeply meaningful annual tradition.
Each year, business leaders, pastors, families, and students gather for a shared purpose: to pray for their community, state, and nation.
Now in its 45th year, the breakfast will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Oakland University’s O’Rena.
This year’s speaker, Chad Williams, a former U.S. Navy SEAL and author, brings a powerful story of transformation and purpose.
The event offers a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and gather with others in a spirit of humility and hope.
In a fast-moving world, the Rochester Prayer Breakfast remains a steady and meaningful tradition—one that continues to strengthen the community year after year.
