Wampsville, NY – The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley is honored to announce that contemporary Christian singer and songwriter Rachael Lampa will be the keynote speaker at its annual Prayer Breakfast on Friday, October 25, 2025. The event will take place at New Beginnings Community Church in Wampsville, NY.
Lampa, known for her powerful vocals and inspiring lyrics, has been a prominent voice in Christian music since the release of her debut album, Live for You, in 2000. The album produced several number-one hits, including the Dove Award-winning single Blessed.
After taking time away from the spotlight for personal growth and mission work, Lampa returned to music with a renewed sense of purpose. Her journey has focused on exploring
themes of identity, worth, and belonging, which she now shares through her music and speaking engagements.
In addition to her music career, Lampa is deeply involved in community service. Along with her siblings, she co-founded People Loving Nashville, a nonprofit that supports individuals experiencing homelessness and incarceration. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Rachael Lampa to our annual Prayer Breakfast”said Hank Leo, CEO of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley. Her story of faith, resilience, and service is a true testament to the power of putting Christian principles into practice, which is central to the YMCA's mission.
The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley's Prayer Breakfast is an event dedicated to bringing together the community for a morning of faith, fellowship, and reflection.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley 20 th Annual Prayer Breakfast
Who: Keynote speaker Rachael Lampa
When: Friday, October 25, 2025
Where: New Beginnings Church, Wampsville, NY
Time: Doors open at 8:30 AM, with the program beginning at 9:00 AM.
Tickets: $10 each, bring a guest for no charge with a food pantry donation. Available on the YMCA’s website or at the Welcome Centers in Rome and Oneida http://www.ymcatrivalley.org
The Prayer Breakfast will also feature special guests Alayah Green, childhood cancer survivor and KEYS Program Advocate as well as Josh Woodward, former Albany Airport firefighter and founder of of the ‘Woodward Strong’ support campaign after battling and surviving a near-fatal case of sepsis in 2019. Basket raffles will be available along with a canned food drive for local food pantries. All proceeds will benefit the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley’s scholarship fund to ensure every family in our community has access to
essential YMCA programs and services.
About the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley:
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley serves the greater Rome, Oneida, and Whitesboro areas with programs and services for the whole family.
We are a 501c3 charitable non-profit organization with two primary branches in Rome and Oneida and school-age childcare in the Whitesboro area. The Y’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
About Rachael Lampa:
Rachael Lampa is a contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in the early 2000s and returned to the music scene after a hiatus, sharing her story through heartfelt music about worth and identity. She is also a passionate advocate for community service through her nonprofit, People Loving Nashville.
