January 11, 2018
The annual Interfaith Breakfast brought together faith leaders from across New York City and aimed at helping our city's most underserved residents.
The New York Public Library President Tony W. Marx provided opening remarks for the event, followed by an introduction of remarks by Reverend Michael A. Walrond, Jr., of the First Corinthian Baptist Church. Invocations were provided by:
The invocations were followed by remarks by:
A final benediction was provided by Rabbi Joseph Potasnik of the New York Board of Rabbis.
We would like to acknowledge and thank our committed sponsors and supporters of the 2018 Interfaith Breakfast, without whom this event would not be possible.
Thank You to Our 2018 Interfaith Breakfast Sponsors:
Thank You to Our Contributors:
Audio Description: Watch as First lady Chirlane McCray welcomes us to join her at the Children's Holiday Party at Gracie Mansion where she meets and greets with children who participate in arts and crafts and other activities.
Audio Description: Watch the livestream of the 2018 Interfaith Breakfast, hosted by the Mayor and First Lady. The program included opening remarks, invocations from a variety of faith leaders from throughout New York City, and remarks by the Mayor and First Lady.
Read the 2018 Interfaith Breakfast Transcript
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