Emancipation Proclamation anniversary service Thursday

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Youngstown & Vicinity and the Baptist Pastors’ Council will commemorate the anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation with a community service and celebration at 10 a.m. Thursday, New Year’s Day, at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St.

The Rev. Kenneth L.

The theme is from 2 Chronicles 7:14 — “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” It addresses the unrest in the United States.

The Emancipation Choir and the Christian Usher

Association will participate.

Read more about the event in Sunday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.