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On Tuesday, May 24 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in downtown Alexandria, leaders from across Central Louisiana came together for a historic occasion: the CENLA Interfaith Regional Assembly.

Over 300 members of the community came together from 32 congregations and citizen organizations to make a commitment to build an organization that serves the interest of all our people no matter what we look like or what neighborhood we live in.

It was truly a joyous occasion.

During the assembly, we heard stories from Interfaith leaders about the issues impacting our communities. Not ideas or opinions – stories about our lived experiences. By listening and engaging with each other in this way, we can identify issues that we have the energy and interest to take on together.

As Ms. Zendrea Whitehead, a leader from Christian Love Baptist Church said, “It is time that we start treating each other like family – because we are family. We share this home here in Central Louisiana.”

Thank you to everyone who attended the assembly and made it such an unforgettable evening.