Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday
Sunday, January 18

This Sunday we’ll celebrate Dr. King’s legacy with special readings, prayers, and music. Join us during our regular worship services at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Regular worship schedule

11 a.m. livestream – Facebook, YouTube | Bulletin

Guest Preacher: The Rev. Joyce Corbin Allen

This MLK Sunday, we welcome the Rev. Joyce Corbin Allen as our guest preacher. A second-career priest ordained in 2015, Joyce brings decades of experience from parish ministry and the wider world, plus a deep commitment to racial justice. She currently serves the diocese as a member of the Dismantling Racism and Pilgrimages teams and through supply and bridge-priest roles. Joyce is passionate about creating space for honest, sometimes uncomfortable conversations as part of our shared call to be co-creators of God’s dream for creation.

Sunday Forum: Remembering Martin Luther King

10am • Parish Hall and Zoom

Come share and listen to personal memories of the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. How did you hear the news? How did it affect you, your family, or your community? And what feels different or the same today? Those who were too young to remember are especially invited to come listen. The conversation will continue in the library after the 11am service for anyone who wishes to share more.

“I am absolutely convinced that God is not interested merely in the freedom of black men and brown men and yellow men. But God is interested in the freedom of the whole human race, the creation of a society where all men will live together as brothers and every man will respect the dignity and worth of all human personality.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Celebrating Martin Luther King in Durham

Day of Service: Winter Workday at The Trees
Saturday, January 17, 10am–2pm
1701 Pleasant Green Rd

Bundle up and join us at The Trees for a day of working on the trails and property. We’ll break at noon for a chili lunch. This weekend of service supports The Trees and honors the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you for lending your talents! Sign up here

MLK Day Rally and March
Monday, January 19, 10am

Celebrate King’s life and legacy with Durham’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. march and rally. The event includes a parade from the NC Mutual Tower building to First Presbyterian Church and culminates in a presentation of music, prayer and speech.

10am – March starts from NC Mutual Tower (411 W. Chapel Hill Street)
11:45am – Rally at First Presbyterian Church

Keep Durham Beautiful MLK Day of Service

Join Keep Durham Beautiful to help beautify Durham in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choose from several dates and times (on MLK Day and throughout the week). All tools provided. Learn more about MLK Day of Service

MLK Day Events in the Triangle

Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at one of these events in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas. Learn what’s going on here