2008 Year of Reconciliation
The following and linked items are the content from the flyer and press release concerning the 2008 Year of Reconciliation issued by The Ministerial Alliance of Springfield and Vicinity, and P.R.A.Y., and are used by permission.
The Ministerial Alliance of Springfield and Vicinity and PR.A.Y. (Praying for Revival All Year Committee)
2008 YEAR OF RECONCILATION
The two groups have planned a series of Solemn Assemblies prayer events to coincide with the city’s commemoration of the race riots of 1908.
“We will in no way dramatize 1908 and the dark divisive events that occurred then but will emphasize the progress that has been made since that time and the reconciliation that must take place among God’s people!” said Rev. Dr. W.G. Robinson-McNeese, president of the Alliance. “The clergy needs to be out front on this commemoration.”
This initiative was unveiled at the 2007 Community Thanksgiving Service held in November at the First Christian Church. The Community Thanksgiving Service in 2008 will be one of special thanks and celebration.
Eight (8) Solemn Assemblies will be held in downtown churches near 8 markers that now commemorate certain events that took place during the 1908 race riots. Each assembly will begin with prayer and meditation and conclude by walking to a nearby marker for closing prayer.
PLEASE JOIN US!
Every individual and house of worship
Is invited to participate!
For more information, go to
www.SpringfieldMinisterialAlliance.org
Or contact Dr. McNeese at (217) 679-1216
Or by emailing pastormd926@aol.com
SOLEMN ASSEMBLIES
| Jan 5 | Central Baptist Church |
| February 2 | First Presbyterian Church |
| March 1 | Grace Lutheran Church |
| April 5 | St. John AME Church |
| May 3 | New Mission Church of God |
| June 7 | International House of Prayer |
| July 5 | First Christian Church |
| August 2 | Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception |
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