Contact: Minster Kirklin Frazier, 202-397-1562, kirkfraz@aol.com

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2015 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bishop Violet Fisher to speak at the Father's Day Prayer Breakfast hosted by Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church.

"The Douglas Worship Center is home to many outreach programs. Hosting a Father's Day breakfast is central to our mission. Join us for this special event." Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Helen Stafford - Fleming, Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church.

The event's guest preacher, Bishop Violet Fisher, is the third African American female bishop to be appointed by the United Methodist Church. Fisher, whose career has taken her throughout the country and the world, has received many rewards for her service in the faith based community, including having received the Martin Luther King Freedom award, Philadelphia Congress Stellar Service award, National Sojourner Truth Meritorious award, and The United Methodist Church Denman Evangelism award.

"It is my honor to host a Father's Day celebration at the Douglas Worship Center! Fathers play a critical role in our society. We need them to know that they are important and that we need their help in the church, and the world." Minister Kirklin Frazier, Assistant Pastor, Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church. Minister Frazier is coordinating the event, which will be one of many held at the church in 2015.

Event date: June 20, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church
800 11th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Donation amount per person: $12.00
Contact: Minster Kirklin Frazier at kirkfraz@aol.com; 202.397.1562

Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church's vision is to make disciples for Jesus Christ to a diverse community through radical hospitality. Call the church for additional event information. Donation may be made at the door. 202.397.1562.