Community Congregates at Interfaith Gathering to Celebrate National Day of Prayer

In the spirit of the Year of Altruism’s mission to encourage and celebrate altruism, the National Day of Prayer Community Service and Breakfast united a diverse group of local faith leaders and residents for a celebration of God’s grace and the common threads that unite us.

Community members from across the Upstate came together to share breakfast, fellowship, worship, music and unity. Roman Catholic Bishop of Charleston Robert E. Guglielmone presented the keynote address and local spiritual leaders also took part in the event, including Rev. Pat Jobe of The Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Frances Worthington of Greenville Baha’I, Rabbi Marc Wilson of The Year of Altruism, Alexandra Seay of Native American, Joe Mercaldo of Secular Humanism, Rev. Deb Richardson-Moore of Triune Mercy Center, Ken Clardy of Pagan Pride, Ayesha Ahmad of The Islamic Society of Greenville, and Rev. James King of Unity Church. The service featured musical performances by the Sanctuary Choir of Allen Temple AME Church, Valisa Smith and Sam Coates.

Community members enjoy fellowship at the National Day of Prayer Breakfast

“The National Day of Prayer service was an uplifting celebration of God’s grace and the diversity of our Upstate community,” said Rabbi Marc Wilson, founder and director of the Year of Altruism. “We are so thankful for this incredible opportunity to come together with friends from all faiths and backgrounds to enjoy this day of praise and worship. What a fabulous celebration of God’s providence and the ‘unity in diversity’ in our Beloved Community!”

The Sanctuary Choir of Allen Temple AME Church performs during the National Day of Prayer Service of Peace

The National Day of Prayer Community Service and Breakfast is part of the Year of Altruism’s year-long series of engaging and celebratory events highlighting and promoting altruism – the unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. To learn more about other Year of Altruism events, please visit the Upcoming Events page at www.yearofaltruism.org/upcomingevents.

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