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A new feature at a local YMCA was inspired by a sacred place in the Holy Land.
The Earlywine Park YMCA recently dedicated a prayer wall that allows Y patrons to leave their written prayer requests to God in cracks and crevices found along the bricks.
Paul Urquhart, executive director of the Y at 11801 S May, said the prayer wall was modeled after the Western Wall located in the Old City of Jerusalem. Often called the "Wailing Wall" and considered one of the most sacred sites in the world, it is the last remaining outer wall of the ancient Jewish temple.
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US·The Oklahoman
New YMCA prayer wall offers safe place for diverse community to 'know they're cared for'
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Urquhart said after he learned about a prayer wall at a Houston-area YMCA, he took the idea to a longtime donor who was interested in the Christian foundation of the YMCA. The donor liked the idea and agreed to fund the installation of the wall. Urquhart said he got the OK from Kelly Kay, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, and it was installed.
A new feature at a local YMCA was inspired by a sacred place in the Holy Land.
The Earlywine Park YMCA recently dedicated a prayer wall that allows Y patrons to leave their written prayer requests to God in cracks and crevices found along the bricks.
Paul Urquhart, executive director of the Y at 11801 S May, said the prayer wall was modeled after the Western Wall located in the Old City of Jerusalem. Often called the "Wailing Wall" and considered one of the most sacred sites in the world, it is the last remaining outer wall of the ancient Jewish temple.
here
US·The Oklahoman
New YMCA prayer wall offers safe place for diverse community to 'know they're cared for'
excerpt
Urquhart said after he learned about a prayer wall at a Houston-area YMCA, he took the idea to a longtime donor who was interested in the Christian foundation of the YMCA. The donor liked the idea and agreed to fund the installation of the wall. Urquhart said he got the OK from Kelly Kay, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, and it was installed.