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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service

  • King of Glory Lutheran Church 2085 East Southern Avenue Tempe, AZ, 85282 United States (map)

Join us in a special commemorative service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on January 14, 2024, 2pm, at King of Glory Lutheran Church, Tempe, AZ. Experience powerful worship, special music, and profound dialogue, with guest preacher Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director, Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities. Spread the word with this PDF or PNG image file.

Watch live on your device at bit.ly/gcs-mlk. Live-streaming events will be in Tucson and Las Vegas: 2pm at Streams in the Desert, Tucson; and 1pm PST at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas. Goodwill offering received at all sites and proceeds will go to support justice in the Grand Canyon Synod.

Lift Every Voice: Join the MLK Celebration Choir

Join us on January 14 at King of Glory Lutheran Church for a worship service filled with soulful Gospel music in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Under the direction of vocal coach LaRiche Lamar, we'll perform classics like Total Praise and His Eye is on the Sparrow."Choir members and directors, sign up now at htlutheran.com/mlk for a chance to be part of this spiritually enriching experience.

The event is not just a service but a commitment to embodying Dr. King's vision, encouraging active engagement in nonviolent practices and the continuous effort to build a beloved community across Arizona and Nevada.

From 2-3 pm, immerse yourself in a worship experience honoring Dr. King, followed by an hour of hospitality and dialogue from 3-4 pm.

We are honored to have Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director, Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities, as our special guest preacher, with Bishop Deborah Hutterer presiding over the service. Attendees will also be treated to special musical performances that echo the themes of unity and peace championed by Dr. King.

This event is free, reflecting our belief that the teachings and legacy of Dr. King should be accessible to all. For more information, reach out to Pastor Jacqui Pagel through the contact details provided at gcsynod.org/contact. Join us in honoring a man who dedicated his life to justice, equality, and the power of community.