Clergy Prayer Walk Scheduled For July 25 In Norwalk

Press release from the Norwalk Association of Evangelicals:

July 16, 2020

Members of the Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship of Norwalk & Vicinity and the Norwalk Association of Evangelicals will participate in a prayer walk on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

The walk, which will commence at the Norwalk Police Station at 1 Monroe Street and end at Norwalk City Hall at 125 East Avenue is being conducted in an effort to raise awareness and bring healing to the city over racial tensions that have impacted our country.

“I’m happy that our two organizations were able to come together to have open and honest discussions on the role of the church in healing our city,” Rev. Kassimis said. “As Christians, we are commanded to love our neighbor as God has loved us and that we are all equal in God’s eyes.”

The two organizations recently met to engage in productive conversation on the role of the church community and how church leaders can facilitate changes that will eliminate racism and promote unity among all Norwalk residents, regardless of race, color, or social status.

“We are elated as pastors and ministers of the churches in Norwalk to begin the healing process of our community with a Prayer Walk,” Rev. Clarke said. “This is a good starting point for initiating the conversations on race relations. We must be willing to listen to the voices of black people and work together in restoring peace, economic, educational, social and spiritual wellbeing of humanity.”

For more information about the Clergy Walk, please contact Rev. Dr. Richard W. Clarke at (203) 866-1042 or Rev. Artie Kassimis at (203) 838-5003.

This press release was produced by the Norwalk Association of Evangelicals. The views expressed here are the author's own.