Sen. Brenner welcomes Reverend Gabriel Strawn from Redeemer Lutheran Church of Gorham to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 11, 2025 | Senator Brenner

AUGUSTA – On March 11, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, welcomed Reverend Gabriel Strawn from Redeemer Lutheran Church in Gorham to the Senate chamber to give the Opening Prayer.

“It was an honor to host Reverend Strawn here in Augusta,” said Sen. Stacy Brenner. “I’m grateful to the Pastor for coming up to deliver the Opening Prayer. I’m always excited to see faith leaders from my community make time to come up to the State House.”

On session days, faith leaders deliver a brief inspirational message to guide lawmakers through their deliberations for the day. Out of respect for the diversity in the Senate Chamber, the Senate Secretary’s Office asks that these invocations are non-secular and non-political.

To sign up to give the Opening Prayer, contact Alex Ferguson at (207) 287-1540 or Alex.Ferguson@legislature.maine.gov. 

From left: Sen. Stacy Brenner and Rev. Gabriel Strawn