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"The Lord is calling His children back together with Him, and then with each other." — Louisa Strader In a world increasingly defined by division, a quiet but powerful movement is stirring in the heart of Tallahassee. It isn’t coming from a single pulpit or a specific denomination; rather, it is rising from the collective voice of the Body of Christ. This Saturday, February 21st, 2026, believers from across the region will descend upon The Moon for the fourth annual United Prayer Summit, an event dedicated to a singular purpose: humbling ourselves before God to see our land restored. Louisa Strader, a board member for the Summit, describes this season as a divine "return." According to Strader, the Lord is calling His children back into a two-fold relationship: first with Him, and then with one another. "We need God more than any other time in history," she notes, reflecting on the pain and chaos visible in the world today. The Summit serves as a "think tank" for unity, proving that when the Church stops siloing itself within its own four walls, the Holy Spirit moves in unprecedented ways. The choice of venue is no accident. The Moon, a legendary Tallahassee establishment owned by the generous Scott and Julie Carswell, serves as a neutral ground where labels like "Baptist," "Methodist," or "Pentecostal" fade into the background. It was the vision of local leaders like Anna Johnson and Virginia Glass that paved the way for this non-denominational space to be used for the Kingdom. As host Kelley Olson puts it, "The Holy Spirit doesn’t only exist in sanctuaries. We are the temple." The impact of this unity is more than just theoretical; it is tangible. During the 2025 Summit, Olson experienced a physical healing of a hip injury that had plagued her for weeks. She describes the atmosphere of repentance and worship as a place where the presence of God was heavy and transformative. Stories like these—miracles in hospitals, gas stations, and gathering halls—are becoming the new hallmark of the region. The message for the people of Tallahassee is clear: do not walk in isolation. Isolation leads to weariness, but gathering leads to strength. For those who feel they have wandered away or are weighed down by the "burdens of busyness," the Summit is an invitation to lay it all down. As the city prepares for this Saturday, the hope is that every believer will step out of their comfort zone and join the movement that is lifting the name of Jesus over the city. Scriptures for Further Study -- 2 Chronicles 7:14 -- Matthew 22:37-39 -- Hebrews 10:24-25 -- Genesis 32:24-30