Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast unites community on National Day of Prayer
JACKSON, Tenn. — People of all faiths gather across the country to celebrate National Prayer Day.
The day is celebrated every year on May 1 since the 1950’s.
Thursday, the Jackson Area Ministerial Association hosted the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
There was a moment of prayer for local businesses, West Tennessee’s schools and students, and first responders.
Along with powerful prayers, many united in song.
“We’re churches from all different backgrounds, but yet we are coming for the same purpose, and doing the things that we can do to make sure we are lifting up the lord and lifting up the community and supporting our leaders,” said Pastor Terry Hunley.
“I think it’s easy in today’s – especially political climate; that we forget we are all brothers and sisters in Christ,” said City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger. “We all should be unified, and Christ called us to be unified. It’s important just to really have that reminder.”
Those who are not religious can still observe National Day of Prayer in meaningful ways, such as quiet reflection, making a list of things you are grateful for, or spending time outdoors to appreciate the world around you.
A prayer gathering was also held on the Madison County courthouse lawn at noon.
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