Close to 100 people came together to pray for their families, communities, civic leaders and more during the National Day of Prayer event at Franklin City Hall on Thursday.
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Pastor Grant Walker of Franklin City Church prays with members of the community during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall. Close to 100 people came together to pray for their families, communities, civic leaders and more during the annual event, held nationwide on the first Thursday of May.
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Community members bow their heads in prayer during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
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Community members bow their heads in prayer during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
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Community members gather in small groups for individual reflection during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
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Pastor Gary Walker of Franklin City Church speaks to the assembled crowd during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
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A choir made up of young people from churches around the area sing a worship song during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
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Community members gather in small groups for individual reflection during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
RYAN TRARES | DAILY JOURNAL
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Community members and Franklin officials bow their heads in prayer during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
RYAN TRARES | DAILY JOURNAL
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Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett speaks to the people gathered together during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
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A choir made up of young people from churches around the area sing a worship song during the Day of Prayer celebration on May 2 at Franklin City Hall.
RYAN TRARES | DAILY JOURNAL