First Baptist Church Of Glenarden To Hold Voter Education Forum

UPPER MARLBORO, Md., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With campuses in Landover (District 24) and Upper Marlboro (District 23B), First Baptist Church of Glenarden is hosting a voter education forum featuring candidates running for Maryland governor and Prince George's County, Md., on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 7 p.m. The forum will take place at the church's Worship Center located at 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro. All Maryland residents are encouraged to attend. 

"Our goal is to educate our members and community about the upcoming primary election on June 24," says Rev. John K. Jenkins Sr., the senior pastor of First Baptist. "Knowledge is power, and this is an excellent opportunity for candidates to make themselves accessible to voters."

WHAT: First Baptist Church of Glenarden Voter Education Forum

WHO: Invited candidates running for statewide and Prince George's County offices:
Maryland Governor
Senate and Delegate Congressional Districts 23B & 24
County Council District 6

WHERE:  First Baptist Church of Glenarden
Worship Center – 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

WHEN:  Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 7-9 p.m.

From 6-7 p.m., the community may meet candidates prior to the start of the forum. There are a number of ballot issues concerning Maryland voters, such as the economy, unemployment, affordable health care, crime, education, same-sex marriage, foreclosures, etc. Maryland residents can begin voting as early as June 12 – June 19 from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. See www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting.html  for early voting locations. And visit www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2014/primary_candidates/index.html for a full list of this year's candidates.

Media Note: All members of the press are welcome to attend the voter education forum. Please check in at the receptionist console in the church lobby.

Led by Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., First Baptist Church of Glenarden is a vibrant 96-year-old church with more than 11,000 active members and more than 100 ministries that meet the diverse needs of its members and the community.

SOURCE First Baptist Church of Glenarden