Prayervigils.net is a free prayer vigil site where communities around the world can create a prayer vigil for their events in their own time zones.
To access Prayervigils.net, open your preferred web browser and navigate to www.prayervigils.net. The site is accessible on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.
You simply click the vigil sign up button on the home page, wait a few minutes for your vigil to be approved. (please note it’s only the system admins that can make amendments to typing errors etc.)
Once the vigil is approved you will receive an email link to your vigil. All that is left for you to do is to share the link and people can sign up on your own link and commit your event in prayer by praying during their requested time slot.
The home page displays featured vigils.
Use the search bar to find vigils based on keywords or event descriptions
Click on a vigil to view its details. Change the time zone and sign up on the desired prayer slot time. (please note its only the system admins that can make amendments to typing errors etc)
Select the Time Zone relevant to user location and signup to fill out the form.
The notification email gets sent to the user who signs up for a prayer slot, and the reminder email gets sent out to signed-up users 2 days before the event.
To export the list of users who have signup to participate in prayer for the event you open, you open the event and on the top right you select the format you want to export with.
If you experience technical difficulties, ensure you have a stable internet connection and try accessing the site through a different web browser. If the problem persists, email technical support at [email protected] or use the contact form found on the contact us page www.prayervigils.net/contactUs. When sending a query please add the name and link of the event that needs changes, state the problems clearly and if possible also add screenshots.
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