Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.,
Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto
On Thursday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m., members of the Toronto Police Service, faith leaders of the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies, and community members will be participating in a Prayer Walk in neighbourhoods across Toronto.
The city-wide prayer walk is modeled after 23 Division's Etobicoke Strategy. Each month, for the past 19 years, Neighbourhood Officers and Black faith leaders have walked through neighbourhoods in 23 Division to meet community members, build relationships, and engage in prayer.
For the first time, on April 11, a prayer walk is taking place simultaneously at every TPS division. This initiative will be led by the Canadian Black Clergies & Allies.
As an interfaith initiative, this year's theme is Unity in Community. TPS members, faith leaders, and community members will walk through their neighbourhoods, stopping along the way to pray. The Prayer Walk is open to all faiths and community members are encouraged to participate.
Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue, the Reverend Dr. Wendell Gibbs and Bishop Ransford C. Jones will lead the Prayer Walk in 52 Division, starting at Yonge-Dundas Square at 12:30 p.m. The Prayer Walk will proceed along the following route:
- Start: Yonge-Dundas Square
- Westbound: Dundas Street West
- Northbound: Spadina Avenue
- Eastbound: Baldwin Street
- Finish: First Baptist Church Toronto, 101 Huron Street
Media are invited to attend the First Baptist Church Toronto, 101 Huron Street, to speak with Deputy Chief Pogue, Reverend Dr. Wendell Gibbs and Bishop Ransford C. Jones once the walk has concluded, at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by contacting: corpcomm@tps.ca
For information about your neighborhood Prayer Walk please contact your local police division. Contact information can be found at https://www.tps.ca/my-neighbourhood/.
Shannon Cartier for Corporate Communications
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