Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Mayoral Aide for Clergy Affairs Rev. Louise Scott-Rountree, and clergy members from across the City of Newark will participate in the “City-Wide Spiritual Engagement” on Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in four of the City’s Wards.

Clergy members and municipal leaders will take to the streets to spread messages of peace and unity, while also providing information about municipal, private, and faith-based programs and initiatives for residents of all ages.

In addition, there will be performances by musical groups, including choirs.

The sites are as follows:

·         North Ward: In front of Barringer High School, at Cross Street and Highland Avenue. Contact: Pastor Pablo Pizarro (862) 755-7240

·         East Ward: Polk and Ferry Streets. Contact: Pastor Abel Tulio (973) 418-7743

·         West Ward: 13th Avenue and 8th Street. Contact: Bishop Rudy V. Carlton (973) 824-2006

·         South Ward: Clinton Avenue between Johnson Avenue and Stratford Place. Contact: Rev. Vincent Rouse (973) 824-9708