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In just a few days, we will be hosting for the 41st time an important community luncheon celebrating the National Day of Prayer. Whereas prayer for this nation and its people goes back to the birth of the country, the observance of a National Day of Prayer was formally established by law during the Truman administration and set to the first Thursday in May in 1988 while President Reagan was in office. Somewhere along the line a practice was established that each year the seated President issues an official National Day of Prayer Proclamation. For many years now we have read these proclamations at our annual luncheon.
Of course, prayer takes on many shapes and forms. Our longstanding National Day of Prayer event lifts up the many diverse beliefs present in our North Texas community and rejoices in those differences. Seeking to go beyond mere tolerance and coexistence, we endeavor to spread understanding and appreciation of the many various expressions of culture and faith… just another small step in our journey together to HIGHER GROUND.
We welcome all people of goodwill to be a part of the National Day of Prayer Luncheon on May 5 at the Meyerson Symphony Center. You will be glad that you joined us, and we will be glad as well!
Choose LOVE Over Hate!
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Andy Stoker Joins Thanks-Giving Square
We’re excited to announce that Andy Stoker, PhD, will be joining our leadership team at Thanks-Giving Square in July as Chief Engagement Officer!
Dr. Stoker begins this work after serving in local church ministry for more than twenty years, with the last nine as Senior Minister of First United Methodist Church in downtown Dallas. Those that know Andy know of his passionate desire to serve the community.
His addition to our organization is important to our work of spreading goodwill and guiding our community on the path to HIGHER GROUND.
Please join us in welcoming Andy!
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Dallas Walk Against Hate
Thank you to all who visited us at the 2022 Walk Against Hate Community Expo on April 3.
We were proud to be featured among other local nonprofit organizations and to be highlighted for our work serving diverse populations in the community.
Attendees participated in a walk, enjoyed local entertainment, and heard from guest speakers including Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall, DISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa, and Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia.
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The 41st Annual National Day of Prayer Luncheon – May 5
We hope you will join us for the 41st Annual National Day of Prayer Luncheon on May 5 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center! Thank you to Dodee and Billy Crockett, our Honorary Luncheon Chairs.
The luncheon celebrates Dallas’ philanthropic and civic leadership and the quest to reach HIGHER GROUND. The featured speakers include:
- Matthew Randazzo, President & CEO of The Dallas Foundation
- Nicole Small, President, Lyda Hill Foundation; CEO, LH Holdings, Inc
- Richie Butler, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Project Unity; Senior Pastor, St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
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Serving Up Gratitude
In connection with National Hospital Week and National Police Week in May, we are partnering with North Texas Cares to Serve Up Gratitude for frontline workers.
During the week of May 9, we will purchase individually packaged meals from local restaurants to deliver to ICU and ER workers at eight area hospitals, the Dallas Police Department, and Dallas Fire and Rescue. We hope that our initiative, in addition to thanking these heroes, will provide a small measure of much needed support for local restaurants.
To donate to our Serving Up Gratitude initiative, click here.
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There are several ways you can support our mission of coming together on COMMON GROUND, moving together to HIGHER GROUND.
These include making a one time or recurring gift to the general operations fund, tribute, memorial and legacy gifts, purchasing merchandise, and even attending our events! Your generous donation goes toward the improvement, maintenance and operation of Thanks-Giving Square and community programming.
Find more ways to support our mission here.
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Expressions of gratitude left by visitors on our Gratitude Wall.
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