Photographs of Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light Released by the Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath

Huntington Beach, CA, October 03, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The annual Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light was held on September 12, 2010, at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach, California. The annual Procession of Light is sponsored by the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote interfaith understanding and harmony through dialogue, education, programs and community activities. The master of ceremonies for the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light was Dave Garofalo, Chairman of the 2010 Procession of Light Committee.

The Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light provides an opportunity for members of faith based communities to come together in an expression of understanding and harmony. Over 35 different faith-based organizations participated in the Interfaith Council Procession of Light which included a variety of music and words of inspiration from local religious and political leaders. The program also included the presentation of lifetime achievement awards to former Huntington Beach Mayors Shirley Dettloff and Ralph Bauer.

Jennifer McGrath was pleased to attend the Procession of Light in support of the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council. The Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney of Huntington Beach has released over 35 photographs from the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light. The Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light photographs are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/re-elect-jennifer-mcgrath/sets/72157624994472074/show/.

In addition to Jennifer McGrath, dignitaries in attendance to show their support for the Interfaith Council Procession of Light included U.S. Congressman (46th District) Dana Rohrabacher, Huntington Beach Mayor Cathy Green, Fountain Valley Mayor Larry Crandall, Huntington Beach City Councilmember Joe Carchio, Huntington Beach Treasurer Shari Freidenrich, and candidate for Huntington Beach City Council Fred Speaker.

The Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light included various musical performances including a very popular “Sister Act” performance included the songs “O Happy Day” and “Joyful, Joyful.” Uplifting commentary was provided by leaders from various faiths such as Rabbi Stephen Einstein of the Congregation B’nai Tzedek; Father Joseph Knerr, pastor of St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church; Reverend Dr. Peggy Price of the Seal Beach Center for Spiritual Living; Father Christian Mondor of Sts. Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church; Dr. Dale Braithwaite of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and representatives of the Baha’i Faith, the Islamic Society, and the Zoroastrian Faith.

The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council is a non-profit organization that seeks to promote interfaith understanding and harmony through dialogue, education, programs and community activities. The Huntington Beach Interfaith Council is based on the core American values of social justice and religious freedom for all.

To read more about the Huntington Beach Interfaith Council Procession of Light go to http://www.jennifermcgrath.com/archives/huntington-beach-interfaith-council/.

About Jennifer McGrath: Jennifer McGrath (www.jennifermcgrath.com) has served as the Huntington Beach City Attorney since her election in November 2002, Jennifer McGrath is running for re-election in 2010. Huntington Beach is Jennifer McGrath's hometown. Jennifer McGrath attended local elementary schools and high school, and is currently raising her children in Huntington Beach.

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