Several hundred concerned citizens, activists, families, clergy-members and local media gathered on the parking lot of Greenville County Square at noon Friday for a “Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally.” Dr. Tony Beam served as master of ceremonies and opened the Rally with a prayer and singing of The Star Spangled Banner. He clearly stated, “This rally is non-denominational, non-partisan and not ecumenical in purpose.” He introduced the opening speaker, Josh Kimbrell, local radio and conservative activist. He was followed by Lenna Neill, CEO, Piedmont Women’s Center and Fr. Dwight Logennecker, Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Also speaking to the assembled crowd were Suzette Jordan, Constituent Services Representative in Congressman Trey Gowdy’s Greenville office, Kristie Killough, RN and mother of six, and Valerie Baronkin, Piedmont Deanery Respect for Life Coordinator.
The gathered were encouraged to Pray, to Register to Vote, Talk to Others, Join and Support Organizations and to Call, Write or Email Elected Officials.
The rally was sponsored by the Greenville Tea Party. This was a National level event in which citizens across the Nation gathered to exercise their Constitutional Rights of Assembly, Speech and Religion.
http://www.greenville
teaparty.com/ is the website of the Greenville Tea Party for more information.
