Bipartisan Group of Connecticut Lawmakers Form Capitol Prayer Caucus

State Sen. Michael McLachlan announced he will be participating in a new bipartisan group of lawmakers which will focus on the important role that faith plays in daily life. McLachlan (www.senatormclachlan.com) represents Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.

On May 3 – the National Day of Prayer – a bipartisan group of Connecticut state legislators announced the formation of a Capitol Prayer Caucus.

Sen. Michael McLachlan (R-Danbury), Sen. Edward Meyer (D- Guilford), Rep. Vin Candelora (R-North Branford) and Rep. Bruce Morris (D-Norwalk) have created the new caucus, which will focus on the important role that faith plays in daily life.

“We will aim to bring people of faith together from both sides of the political aisle,” Sen. McLachlan said. “We share common beliefs and common values, and this caucus will emphasize how prayer can foster unity and a mutual respect. We hope our positive message of promoting faith will resonate among our fellow legislators and that our caucus will grow.”

“Legislators do a better job for our constituents if we have prayer support,” Sen. Meyer said.

“I am pleased to be a member of this caucus,” Rep. Candelora said. “The humility of prayer serves as an important reminder of our roles in the legislative process and of governing the state.”

The Connecticut Capitol Prayer Network (www.ctcapitolprayernetwork.org) is the umbrella organization for the Capitol Prayer Caucus. The network is committed to ongoing prayer education.

The Congressional Prayer Caucus at the U.S. Capitol will also provide support to the caucus.

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.