Charlie Kirk candlelight prayer vigil to be held in Houston
HOUSTON - The Houston community will gather Sunday, Sept. 14 for a candlelight prayer vigil to honor Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative student organization Turning Point USA.
The event, organized by longtime friends and allies, will take place at 7 p.m. at Discovery Green in downtown Houston. Organizers say the vigil will celebrate Kirk's life and legacy and promote peace in a politically polarized country.
Jacob Jack Way, founder of Red State Solutions, said he felt a "divine calling" to organize the vigil.
What they're saying:
"I felt a divine calling to step up and organize this vigil. People are hurting and need closure. This faith-based gathering is meant to honor his legacy and carry it forward. Everything he stood for was rooted in faith. This is a solemn moment of remembrance, not a protest or a rally. What I respected most about Charlie Kirk is the way he lived out the freedoms our country was built upon (speech, religion, and assembly. I’ve seen him give every voice a chance, listen with respect, and create the kind of healthy debate that makes those freedoms matter."
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According to organizers, the event will feature shared stories, prayers and a call for peace. It will include remarks from Kirk's friends and supporters.
Way said Kirk's example taught that "true strength comes from faith, not division."
"This isn’t just a farewell—it’s a battle cry for all of us to step up, just as Charlie did, and make America a place of grace and resolve," Way said.
Event Details:
The vigil is open to the public. Discovery Green is located at 1500 McKinney Street in downtown Houston. Metered street parking, garages, and surface lots are available.
The Source: Information in this article is from Jacob Jack Way, Founder of Red State Solutions.