Sentences with phrase «in public ceremonies»

We have always been a nation that recognizes the existence of God and includes prayer in public ceremonies but not as a unified body under any one religious organization.

When the soldier refused, citing a Supreme Court ruling that states there was no requirement to pray in public ceremonies, the officer then took the matter to the platoon sergeant, who also told the soldier to bow their head for uniformity purposes, according to Patrick Jones, a Ft. Jackson Public Affairs Officer.

Later in the day, the Pences will participate in a public ceremony for his official governor's portrait unveiling at the Indiana Statehouse.

The Rev. Al Sharpton's daughter, Dominique Sharpton, 30 — who has been suing NYC for seven - figures over an alleged injury she suffered on a street — successfully made her way to the altar to wed fellow activist Marcus Bright, 33, in a public ceremony at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Queens.

Dominique Sharpton, 30 — who has been suing the city for seven - figures over an alleged injury she suffered on a street — successfully made her way to the altar to wed fellow activist Marcus Bright, 33, in a public ceremony at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral in Queens.

Creating a symbolic gesture of inclusion, the artists created ceramic candle holders, designed and given to each house of worship in a public ceremony.

The MacDowell Colony has presented the 2012 Edward MacDowell Medal to Nan Goldin in a public ceremony on the colony's grounds in Peterborough, New Hampshire, at 12:15 PM on August 12.

Not exact matches

At first they regulated the services that they performed directly — marriage and burial ceremonies, handicraft production via public guilds, and the prices and interest rates that merchants, public collectors and other professionals could charge, especially in serving as intermediaries between public institutions, local and foreign communities.

Vatican City (CNN)-- Pope Benedict XVI delivered his final public prayer ceremony Sunday to a crowd of thousands at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.

«Our family chose not to attend the ceremony this evening because we did not feel welcome at the event and we even feared for our safety in light of how hostile some of the public comments have been,» the family said in a statement released by the group Americans United for the Separation of Church and State.

A CULT has secret rituals, names and ceremonies in temples that are kept from the public.

The wearing of cosmetics was so integral to the identity of aristocratic women in France that their morning routine of painting the face and dressing the hair became an informal ceremony with an audience, known as the public toilette.

Their membership ceremony is very baptismal, no water, but it's definitely a public expression of a new life, following Jesus, in The Army.

But we have also seen public ceremonies of sorrow, repentance and rededication, and there have been times in great gatherings when our spirits have rightly lifted to hear of a dream, a vision worth living or even dying for.

Irrespective of profound differences in general and special environment, cultural level and religious level, the rites conducted in the «homes» of the American Indian, the Egyptian, the Chinese, or the German or Englishman of the sixteenth century have certain features in common, as compared with public, congregational ceremonies.

But less than two months before, Mexico had inaugurated President José Lopez Portillo in a ceremony no less resplendent and public.

Lent began with pleasing the Father who sees in secret; it continued with preparation for the public ceremony of baptism.

The inaugural committee announced yesterday that it has selected Giglio to deliver the benediction at President Barack Obama's public swearing - in ceremony on January 21.

Providing for the spiritual needs of the non-religious not does not include trying to force them into some religion or participate in public prayer ceremonies, it means helping these soldiers identify, live up to, and find inner - peace with their values and principles, same as what it means for religious soldiers.

«I immediately pointed out that not only is a prayer at a public ceremony unconsti - tutional, but to force someone to give the illusion of religion when the individual does not believe in any religion is blatantly wrong and very illegal,» the soldier said in an e-mail to the foundation.»

A representative of Portman's said, «Recent events in Israel have been extremely distressing to her and she does not feel comfortable participating in any public events in Israel, and can not, in good conscience, move forward with the ceremony.»

Jesus is not allowed in most public squares, specially not at Christmas time, or mention of him at high school football games, or graduation ceremonies.

Hosts Nina Radetich, Dayna Roselli and Robin Leach led the awards ceremony and industry notables announced the winners in each category as determined by more than 13,000 votes cast by the public.

In this truly emotional moment, the public address announcer became choked up while presenting Flores during the post-game ceremony.

Trump raised $ 107 million for his Jan. 20 swearing - in ceremony, more than doubling the previously record - holding $ 53 million President Barack Obama raised for his 2009 inauguration, according to Federal Election Commission records made public yesterday.

At 4:30 p.m., Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and others invite the public to a flag raising ceremony in honor of the Dominican Republic's Independence Day, City Hall, 40 S. Broadway, Yonkers.

With U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, Public Advocate Letitia James and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams in attendance, the Sunday afternoon ceremony at St. Francis College on Remsen Street was a packed affair.

At the swearing - in ceremony, Fitzpatrick reflected back on his public service, which has included serving on a commission that investigated corruption in the New York State Legislature.

The ceremony will also serve as the swearing in for Public Advocate Letitia James and Comptroller Scott Stringer, both of whom were elected to their second terms in November.

WEEKEND WEDDING — Brett Broesder, who runs the public affairs shop A Better Campaign, LLC and is an alum of H+K Strategies and Ketchum, on Saturday married Jessica Stram, director of northeast advocacy for Target, in a ceremony at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, Connecticut.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas invites the public to a ribbon - cutting ceremony of the Tonawandas heritage tour at 4 p.m. May 19 in the middle of the Renaissance Bridge, connecting Webster and Main streets.

AG - elect Eric Schneiderman will be following the lead of his fellow statewide elected official, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, in pushing back his public inauguration ceremony to avoid conflicting with Shabbat.

«Today is a giant step toward that end,» state Sen. Bill Perkins, who credited his career in public service to Dinkins, said after the ceremony.

Today in Breezy Point residents commemorated the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy with a public ceremony and a volunteer effort at planting dune grass on a long sand dune that residents recently created.

One specific incident involving Dr. Taub that prosecutors cited — a public ceremony honoring him that was prepared by Silver's staff — is an example of an act that may not suffice as «official» in the post-McDonnell world, Fisher noted.

Chief Judge Janet DiFiore was at the Kings County Supreme Court to officially swear in Michael Magliano as the new chief of public safety for the New York State Unified Court System during a ceremony in Downtown Brooklyn on Friday.

Tensions are said to be mounting again between Canadian officials and New York State over the Peace Bridge, months after the cross-border dispute was supposedly settled in a much - heralded public ceremony.

Incoming Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo will hold a public swearing - in ceremony on Saturday.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany, but heads to Boston later today with nothing public planned (He's likely attending the graduation ceremony of one his daughters).

According to a statement signed by the Public Relation Oficer Emmanuel Obeni said registration of the prospective corp members will end on Thursday, July 27, 2017, while the swearing - in ceremony will follow on Friday, July 28, 2017.

It has growing public recognition in non-religious ceremonies such as marriages, funerals and baptisms.

It was a cross between football pep rally and awards ceremony yesterday as the South Park High School Sparks — the first Buffalo public school to win a state football championship — were feted in City Hall for bringing pride to their school, their parents and their city.

Senterman says there will be a ceremony unveiling a headstone in the spring, and the public will then be able to visit the gravesite, which is some 150 yards from the center's entrance, amid pine and birch trees.

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«Priority No. 1: unity — unity in this union,» Wayne Spence said at the ceremony at the Latham headquarters of the Public Employees Federation.

De Blasio is giving the public unprecedented access to his swearing - in ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 1 — an event typically filled with VIPs, elected officials and high - ranking government staffers.

Speaking after the ceremonial public swearing - in ceremony, Cuomo said these times are «a uniquely New York moment because when things are at their worst, New York is at its best.»

At a public ceremony last week, Lago officials said the casino will be a catalyst for economic growth in the region.

White roses and lit candles in hand, fellow elected officials, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, City Comptroller Scott Stringer, and Public Advocate Letitia «Tish» James, community leaders, families, friends and residents joined together in a solemn ceremony on Thurs., Mar. 12th to mark the occasion — and to remember those lost.

On March 22nd, 2018, HOPE Buffalo will host their Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize youth, key community stakeholders and partners, health care providers, and representatives from the Buffalo Public School District and the Buffalo School Board of Education for their efforts in promoting adolescent health and wellness for teens in nine selected zip code areas in Buffalo (14201, 14204, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14211, 14213 & 14215).