This summer marked the 50th Anniversary of Freedom Summer. During the summer of
1964, people across the state of Mississippi and around the nation engaged in a statewide
initiative that focused on voter registration, voter education and electoral empowerment.
This effort brought together unions, clergy, civic and fraternal organizations and every day
citizens who believed in the right of all Americans to participate in the electoral process.
Fifty years later, DC is commemorating Freedom Summer by joining other churches,
nonprofit organizations, and civic minded organizations in Freedom Sunday, October 26,
2014. We have an opportunity to make our voices heard in this upcoming midterm election
across the state of Texas. However, we can’t be heard if we do not register to vote or go to
the polls.
Freedom Sunday is a non-partisan statewide voter turnout initiative. African American
churches, civic organizations, and committed citizens played a pivotal role fifty years ago in
Freedom Summer. Our current institutions represent the rich legacy of leading our
communities for change and exercising the right to vote. Churches around the state and
throughout the nation are committed to increasing voter turnout. Fraternities, sororities and
civic groups have joined this effort as well. All Texans are being invited to join us in holding
voter registration drives, candidate forums, and supporting Freedom Sunday by engaging in
community activities and committing to showing up at the polls!
David Chapel will host the following activities during the month of October to show our
support of this important initiative.
- Wednesday, October 1 – Day of Prayer for Communities (at Prayer Meeting)
- Sunday, October 5 – Voter Registration Drive
- Monday, October 6 – Last day to register to vote
- Wednesday, October 8 – Day of Prayer for Faith Communities (Prayer Meeting)
- Wednesday, October 15 – Day of Prayer for President Obama & all National Leaders
- Sunday, October 19 – Voter Litany (During Worship Service)
- Wednesday, October 22 – Day of Prayer for ALL Elected Officials and Candidates
- Sunday, October 26 – FREEDOM SUNDAY!!
