The city of Memphis is set to warmly commence the new year with a fixture of solemn assembly and shared contemplation. Commissioner Mickell Lowery is hosting the 31st Annual Prayer Breakfast on January 1, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., welcoming members of the community to the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel. The event promises to bring together not only the city’s venerable pastors but also local government luminaries and officials, as previously reported by the Shelby County government’s announcement.
In the spirit of enduring tradition, this year’s gathering holds the additional significance of paying homage to the late Myron Lowery. The Annual Prayer Breakfast, which he founded and shepherded as a City of Memphis Councilman starting in 1990, has been a bridging point, seamlessly connecting civic leadership and spiritual guidance for over three decades. “This year is especially meaningful as we honor my father’s legacy and the foundation he built. I am proud to continue this commitment to our community, as it guides us together. I invite everyone to join us as we begin the new year grounded in faith.” Commissioner Lowery articulated in the announcement release, signaling his personal commitment to continue fostering community unity as chronicled by the aforementioned Shelby County release.
The upcoming prayer breakfast is not just an occasion for retrospection but also for articulating the vision and challenges for 2026. Participants will have the opportunity to review the milestones of 2025, and most importantly, deliberate on new initiatives and pursuits for the year ahead. It remains a platform for city and county leaders to collectively reflect and seek inspiration for effective governance in the spirit of shared faith and optimism…