By CA Staff Writer | April 28, 2025
Clarksdale, MS – The spirit of hope and unity filled the streets of Clarksdale on Sunday evening, April 27, as the 4th Annual Jericho Walk officially began. Participants gathered at Union Grove Church and walked together to Damascus Baptist Church, lifting prayers and songs along the way.
Held each evening this week at 6:30 p.m. through Friday, May 2, and concluding Saturday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m., the Jericho Walk has become a cherished tradition. Each night features a designated route, beginning at a gathering point and ending at a destination, uniting the community through faith, encouragement, and fellowship. This year’s focus remains steadfast: bringing hope, inspiration, and unity to the city of Clarksdale.
Daily Themes and Routes:
- Sunday, April 27 – Day of Peace and Hope:
Union Grove to Damascus Baptist Church - Monday, April 28 – Day of Unity:
Clarksdale Methodist Church to First Assembly of God - Tuesday, April 29 – Day of Healing:
New Jerusalem to Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church - Wednesday, April 30 – Day of Love:
Sunshine Baptist Church to Davie Lee Farris Football Field (Crumpton Field) - Thursday, May 1 – Day of Deliverance:
Old D & T Parking Lot to Booker T. Washington School - Friday, May 2 – Day of Justice:
City Hall to MLK Park - Saturday, May 3 – Day of Praise and Joy:
Dennis Chapel Church to Pleasant Valley Church
Each day highlights a different virtue—peace, unity, healing, love, deliverance, justice, and joy—reminding participants that true transformation happens when a community comes together with one heart and one voice.
Organizers encourage all residents to join the remaining walks and continue supporting this powerful movement of unity and healing.
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