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![]() Our 7th Annual MLK Prayer BreakfastWelcome! | ![]() ArrivalOver 300 people joined us this year. | ![]() Signing inThose who wanted to keep up on our progress gave us their contact information |
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![]() Attendees received a warm welcome | ![]() Diversity was one of the watchwordsPeople from all different backgrounds joined us. | ![]() The huge conference space filled up |
![]() Virtually SROBy the time we got started (on time!), we were close to capacity. | ![]() Welcome from UMBCRev. Melvin Jones welcomed everyone to Union Missionary Baptist Church. | ![]() Rev. JonesRev. Jones also briefly described the significance of this wonderful community event |
![]() Father Fred ThelenFr. Fred led us in a opening prayer and blessing over the meal. | ![]() Volunteers set up the delicious mealIt was a feast for both the eyes and the stomach | ![]() Along with plenty of food...there was plenty of drink choices too! |
![]() Wonderful volunteers......made this whole event possible | ![]() Folks behind the scene were key...to making the event run smoothly | ![]() Our ChefMs. Lupe Castillo |
![]() People sat down to a wonderful mealIncluding eggs, bacon, oatmeal, muffins, juice, and coffee | ![]() The music was fabulous...under expert direction | ![]() And the voices of angels...Members of UMBC's amazing choir/Praise team |
![]() We had each group of Action's Member...recognized by name. | ![]() And at the sound of their name...each of Action's member congregations stood and cheered. | ![]() Action recognized Mr. Bill Cleary...for all his years of service & devotion to the Action Board |
![]() Bill received the award.......from his pastor, Rev. Margie Osborn | ![]() He then handed off the mantel......to our new Treasurer, Pastor Dan Nowiksi | ![]() The crowd warmly received our Speake...Ms. Ana Garcia Ashley, Executive Director of the Gamaliel Network |
![]() Ana reminded us all......why were were here | ![]() Referencing our common scripture......Ana called us to "Walk our Talk". | ![]() Ana brought a sense of humor.....but reminded us of the urgency and importance of working together for social change |
![]() And she asked us to be accountable.....both in active participation and via monetary support. | ![]() Ana helped us celebrate......the donations of time, talent, and treasure. | ![]() Young Poets......Shared moving words of our current disparities |
![]() They boldly told it "like it is" | ![]() ...Gave us a glimpse of their pain.....and frustration in facing a world filled with inequitable systems.. | ![]() ...and systemic prejudices.......that we, as Action, are working to dismantle. |
![]() A collection was taken up......to contribute to the important work Action is doing | ![]() And then some final thoughts......were offered by Imam Sohail Chaudhry from the Islamic Center of Greater Lansing | ![]() His powerful words reminded all......of our shared common ground, our one God, and our mutual passion to ceaselessly work for peace with justice |
![]() The event ended with......a standing ovation! | ![]() We ended with a closing prayer | ![]() Everyone agreed - ---This was a truly wonderful, inspirational event |
![]() The media witnessed it | ![]() And all the moving presentations......were recorded for posterity. | ![]() There are so many people to thank...Starting with our Director, Aida Cuarado |
![]() Our volunteers......who numbered in the tens of people | ![]() Our amazing Board members | ![]() Our speaker, presenters......poets, prayer leaders, and musicians. |
![]() And most especially, ......all of you who attended. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR JOINING US! |
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