This election season has created division and anxiety for many. Now a group in Norfolk hopes to bring people together.
Inside a church on Lesner Ave. in Norfolk community leaders from our seven cities gathered Sunday. They’re from different backgrounds and different denominations. Their voices lifted up, praying for peace in our communities, our cities, and our country.
“The elections are coming up Tuesday. So we have to be serious about what’s taking place in our city as well as our country,” said Bro. Pastor Kaya Stephen. “I grew up at at time where grandma would let you know prayer changes things.”
The group said there’s a lot on the line both locally and for the nation.
“I think I am one, along with many, to say things are not fine in the city of Norfolk, and I think various [cities] whether it be Virginia Beach, Chesapeake . . . you’ll find the same issues,” said Bro. Pastor Stephens.
“This country is called the United States of America. I put 20 years in the Navy and to see disunity within a country that I fought for to have unity is heartbreaking,” added Bishop Joe Chase Jr., Church of God in Christ, Bishop over Greater Jamaica Jurisdiction.