Forced public prayer: Kennedy Center official's new request led to 'audible gasp' from staff

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Kennedy Center official's new request led to 'audible gasp' from staff

David McAfee
June 8, 2025 8:12PM ET
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Noting that the center recently filled a position for a director of faith-based programming, the outlet reported, "The religious orientation has at times extended to the institution’s staff."

"The Kennedy Center’s new head of development, Lisa Dale, invited her staff to pray during a May meeting, a request that prompted an audible gasp from some staff members, according to a person familiar with the matter," it stated. "Dale dropped the idea at the time. In the same meeting, she mentioned that insubordination would be grounds for dismissal, the person said."

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