Fuller Seminary head to speak at YMCA’s prayer breakfast

Dr. Mark Labberton, president of Fuller Seminary, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 7 a.m.

More than 400 community members are expected to turn out for the morning of praise and fellowship. The event helps raise funds in support of the YMCA of the Foothills’ Chaplain Services Program.

“One hundred sixty years ago, the Y was founded as a refuge of Bible study and prayer for young men seeking to escape from the hazards of life on the London streets. At the Y, we believe that faith and the power of prayer are at the heart of a strong community,” stated Tyler Wright, president and chief executive of YMCA of the Foothills, in a news release announcing the event.

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Prior to joining Fuller’s faculty in 2009, Labberton held a variety of pastoral positions, including 16 years as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. The author of three books, his most recent title is “Called: the Crisis and Promise of Following Jesus Today” and includes his vision for the future work of Fuller Seminary.

The Rev. Dr. Chuck Osburn, pastor of La Cañada Presbyterian Church, will serve as master of ceremonies during the event.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door, available on www.ymcafoothills.org. For more information, contact Lucinda Guarino at lguarino@ymcafoothills.org.

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Carol Cormaci, carol.cormaci@latimes.com

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