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Prayer Gathering for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson
March 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm MST
by Carolyn Classen, blogger
“The Arizona African American Christian Clergy Coalition (AACCC) will host a 1-hour Prayer Gathering on Thursday, March 5th at 5:00 PM at the Arizona State Capitol to honor the life, legacy, and moral leadership of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
This gathering will serve as a sacred and civic moment of unity—bringing together a “Rainbow” of clergy, faith leaders, elected officials, civic leaders, and community partners from across Arizona, reflecting Rev. Jackson’s enduring vision of solidarity and justice.
“Reverend Jesse L. Jackson has consistently called our nation to moral courage—standing with workers, defending families, championing immigrant dignity, and modeling nonviolent, love-anchored justice,” said Pastor Aubrey Barnwell, Chairperson of the AACCC. “Here in Arizona, we gather to honor his legacy and renew our commitment to justice, unity, and community transformation.”
Rev. Jackson’s influence in Arizona is seen in strengthened civic participation and coalition-building across faith, civic, and cultural lines—rooted in the conviction that justice and reconciliation belong together.
The Prayer Gathering will:
- Honor Rev. Jackson’s decades of advocacy and his connection to Arizona
- Offer prayers of gratitude and intercession for continued justice work in our state
- Provide a visible witness of unity across communities and generations
Bishop Bryan Allen, AACCC Civic Engagement Sector Leader, will serve as the primary point of contact and lead coordinator for the event.
Event Details
What: Prayer Gathering Honoring Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Where: Arizona State Capitol – Phoenix, Arizona
Duration: 1 hour
Hosted by: Arizona African American Christian Clergy Coalition (AACCC)
RSVP & Attendance Information: Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP at: https://bit.ly/JLJAZMemorial
While the event is open to the public, advance RSVP is appreciated to assist with planning and coordination.”
About AACCC
The Arizona African American Christian Clergy Coalition exists to address the diverse needs of African American clergy and the broader community with a Christ-centered voice that inspires meaningful progress and serves as a force for change in Arizona.
Bishop Bryan Allen
Civic Engagement Sector Leader, AACCC
(815) 474-2290 mobile
Jerry J. McPherson
Executive Director
Governor’s Office of African American Affairs
(602) 526.2543
Carolyn’s note: Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died on Feb. 17, 2026 at the age of 85. He ran for US President as a Democrat in 1984 and 1988. He led the way for the later election in 2008 of Democratic half -frican American Barack Obama to become first Black American US President. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, first Black American woman in U.S House, had run for US President in 1972.