On Wednesday, a group of 80 pastors and a Republican congressman gathered in the Capitol Rotunda to sing the beloved hymn, “Amazing Grace.” The event was organized by Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.) and was meant to bring together people of different faiths and backgrounds to celebrate the power of music and prayer. The group of pastors came from all over the country and represented a variety of denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian. They were joined by Rep. Walker, who is also a Baptist minister, and together they sang the hymn with passion and conviction. “Amazing Grace” is a song that has been sung in churches and other religious settings for centuries. It was written by John Newton, a former slave trader who became a Christian and later became an abolitionist. The song’s powerful lyrics speak to the transformative power of God’s grace and the hope that it brings to those who believe. The decision to hold the event in the Capitol Rotunda was significant, as it is a space that is often used for political events and debates. By bringing together a group of pastors from different backgrounds, Rep. Walker hoped to show that faith can be a unifying force, even in a divided political climate. In a statement, Rep. Walker said, “We are living in a time of great division and strife, but music and prayer have the power to bring people together. I am honored to stand with these pastors and sing ‘Amazing Grace’ in the Capitol Rotunda, and I hope that this event will inspire others to come together in faith and unity.” The event was well-received by those in attendance, with many expressing their appreciation for the message of hope and unity that it conveyed. As one pastor put it, “We may come from different backgrounds and have different beliefs, but we all share a common faith in God’s grace. That’s what makes events like this so powerful.” In a time when political divisions seem to be growing deeper by the day, it is heartening to see people of different faiths and backgrounds coming together to sing a song of hope and unity. The event in the Capitol Rotunda was a powerful reminder that, no matter what our differences may be, we are all united by our common humanity and our shared belief in the power of grace.