PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling
The 2014 Nevada Prayer Breakfast was held Tuesday, April 29th from 7:00-9:00 a.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa’s Paradise Ballroom. This year’s event offered a varied program and was well attended.
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Rt. Rev. Sean Savoy, Chancellor, International Community of Christ & Chair of the Nevada Prayer Breakfast Committee, delivers opening remarks PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling
District Court Judge Peter Breen and wilderness advocate Marge Sill received the Nevada Clergy Association’s Vision Award Tuesday at the group’s annual Nevada Prayer Breakfast to celebrate the state’s 150th anniversary.
The Honorable Peter I. Breen PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling
Breen, a district court judge since 1974, is a designer of the state’s specialty court system. Sill, known by some as the “mother of Nevada wilderness,” is recognized for her pioneering work as an advocate for wilderness protection in the West.
Award recipient Marge Sill, “Mother of the Wilderness” (right) with award presenters PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling
The Vision Award is given to Nevadans who have demonstrated unique and exemplary leadership and foresight in envisioning and creating a brighter and more unified community through their personal convictions, achievements and dedication.
The association also honored Nicholas Frey, former public relations officer for the Reno stake of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who died in July 2013, with a community service award for his dedication to the interfaith and Northern Nevada communities. He was a regular contributor to the Reno Gazette-Journal’s Faith Forum.
Melissa Holland, Founder & Director of Awaken, delivers Keynote Address PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling
Melissa Holland, founder of Awaken — Communities united to end sex trafficking — delivered the keynote address. Representatives of the state’s faith community will offer prayers and musical selections. Multi-faith participants include Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Latter-day Saints, Second Advent, Baha’i, Jewish, and various Christian leaders. The Rev. Sean Savoy of the International Community of Christ, served as master of ceremonies.
Rt. Rev. Gene Savoy, Jr., Bishop, International. Community of Christ, delivers NCA President’s Address PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling
Originally known as the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, the event was held for nearly two decades in Northern Nevada until 2001. It was re-established as the Nevada Prayer Breakfast in 2010.
Members of the dais and award recipients PHOTO: Stephan Fuelling