Lend Your Voice to Our MLK Celebration: Rehearsals Begin Jan. 3

Sing with us for the Grand Canyon Synod’s 2026 Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

All are invited—rostered and lay leaders, youth and adults—to join a synodwide choir for a Gospel-inspired MLK worship service on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00pm (call time 2:00pm). All rehearsals and the service will be at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282.

Sign up now: Register to sing at SignUpGenius.

Questions? Email Tommy Strawser at tommys@kogaz.org.

Rehearsal schedule (all at King of Glory)

  • Sat, Jan 3 — 9:00–11:00am

  • Sat, Jan 10 — 9:00–11:00am

  • Thu, Jan 15 — 6:00–8:00pm

  • Sat, Jan 17 — 9:00–11:00am

Dress code: concert black.

Recordings: coming soon (we’ll share practice tracks when available).

More service details: look for an announcement soon with full worship information.

As Lutherans committed to the gospel’s call to justice and beloved community, we gather to honor Dr. King’s witness in word and song. Expect classic repertoire such as Lift Every Voice and Sing and other selections that lift hope, courage, and prayer for our communities across Arizona, southern Nevada, St. George (UT), and the Navajo Nation.

Ready to add your voice? Please take a moment to register today so we can prepare music and communications:

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