Prayers for healing, forgiveness ring out in Fuquay-Varina
In Fuquay-Varina Saturday, Mayor John W. Byrne joined leaders from a number of congregations to pray for the grieving families of Charleston and stand up against violence and hate.
Posted — UpdatedIn Fuquay-Varina Saturday, Mayor John W. Byrne joined leaders from a number of congregations to pray for the grieving families and stand up against violence and hate.
"We know that prayer is universal and goes across state lines," said St. Augusta Pastor Dr. Marvin Connelly.
They prayed for peace and for each other.
Those who spoke urged action beyond prayer.
"Hate does not just happen overnight,” said Fuquay-Varina Chief of Police Laura Fahnestock. “Each of us has the responsibility to try to help anybody that we can."
"We're going to get better," Farrar said. "We're going to become a better nation, a better people."
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