Stone Mountain Action Coalition to Host
Prayer For Our Park Gathering on October 6

Gathering Will Bring Together Faith Leaders and Community Members for a Moment of Healing, Peace and Unity.

DATE: September 29, 2020
CONTACT: Gabrielle Rogers, media@stonemountainaction.org

The Stone Mountain Action Coalition (SMAC) is an advocacy network of concerned citizens, political leaders, community organizations, faith-based groups, and businesses who are dedicated to supporting constructive solutions for a new, inclusive, and appropriate vision for Stone Mountain Park.

On Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m. SMAC will hold a “Prayer For Our Park” gathering at Stone Mountain Park to bring together a diverse group of faith leaders and members of the community for a moment of healing, peace and unity. As the Park continues to serve as a rally point for hate groups and violence, SMAC believes it is more important than ever to demonstrate the desperate need for peace and the extraordinary opportunity it has to serve a place of unity.

The event will take place at the Flag Terrace at the base of the Mountain Trail (parking available at Walk Up Trail Lot). All members of the community are encouraged to attend and stay for the Stone Mountain Memorial Association’s public board meeting following the event at 1:00 p.m. at the Park’s Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort (Rhododendron Meeting Room). As noted in SMAC’s recent announcement, the board will discuss and potentially vote on historic changes to the Park to make it a more inclusive, safer and welcoming place for all.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit: stonemountainaction.org/prayer

This is not a rally, protest or political event. Signs are discouraged. 

UPDATE (9/30/20): The Stone Mountain Memorial Association has cancelled their 1:00 p.m. board meeting.

About the Stone Mountain Action Coalition

The Stone Mountain Action Coalition is an advocacy network of concerned citizens, political leaders, community organizations, faith-based groups and businesses who are dedicated to supporting constructive solutions and ideas that reflect a new, shared vision for the Stone Mountain Park. The Coalition is advocating for short and long-term changes to help build a path forward by developing a community-driven approach to transform the park into a more inclusive, and economically sustainable destination.

For more information visit www.stonemountainaction.org

Media contact: Gabrielle Rogers, media@stonemountainaction.org