Join the Grand Canyon Synod for its fourth celebration honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 17, 2027, at 3 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. All are invited to worship, and singers are encouraged to sign up now to help lead this meaningful service.
With guidance from Gospel music coach LaRiche Lamar, singers will learn about and sing in the Gospel music tradition. Repertoire includes Lift Every Voice and Sing, If I Can Help Somebody and Lord, Help Me to Hold Out.
Sign up to sing and find choir information.
Rehearsals and singer details
All rehearsals and the worship service will take place at King of Glory.
Thursday, January 7: 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, January 9: 9–11 a.m.
Thursday, January 14: 6–8 p.m.
Saturday, January 16: 9–11 a.m.
Singers should arrive at 2 p.m. on January 17, ahead of the 3 p.m. service, and wear concert black. Contact Tommy Strawser at tommys@kogaz.org for the latest information and the password to access music recordings and PDFs.
Hear the message. Go love your neighbors.
Honoring Dr. King’s witness calls us to carry our worship into daily life. As Lutherans, we respond to God’s grace through love of neighbor and a commitment to justice.
This year’s donations and offerings will be divided equally among Grand Canyon Synod Racial Justice, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest and Family Promise—connecting the celebration with ministries that put neighbor-love into action.
Invite your congregation, share the poster and join us in Tempe as we lift our voices in worship and renew our commitment to serving our neighbors.
