WASHINGTON — On Feb. 8, Mayor Pro Tem Hiawatha Jones attended “One Nation, One Peace: An Interfaith Service Unifying through Nonviolence and Building Communities of Trust” at the Washington National Cathedral.
This monumental event, hosted by the International Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc., and the International Torch for Peace Foundation, brought together faith leaders, community advocates, and activists from across the country to reaffirm their commitment to peace, justice, and unity.
This service carries profound significance, taking place in the very cathedral where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final Sunday sermon.
The interfaith service, designed to highlight shared values of nonviolence, mutual trust, and cross-cultural understanding, featured powerful messages from prominent faith leaders and national figures.
The event was further enriched by performances from renowned artists and significant ceremonial acts.
Notable highlights from the four-hour gathering included:
- The Lighting of the Torch for Peace, a powerful and symbolic act to inspire unity;
- Speeches from national and local leaders, representatives from various sectors, including elected officials, law enforcement, firefighters, emergency services, and community advocates, focused on the importance of reconciliation and bridge-building efforts;
- Musical performances by the HBCU 105 Voices of History Chamber Choir;
- A candlelight ceremony honoring California fire victims and firefighters, law enforcement, New Orleans victims, school shooting victims and communities nationwide.
Inspired by the “One Nation, One Peace” event, Mayor Pro Tem Jones is dedicated to advancing the vision of “One Goldsboro … One Future.”
She is committed to working alongside fellow city council members to foster unity, trust, and collaborative progress for all residents of Goldsboro.
