Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born January 15, 1929. He was a Baptist minister and one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.

President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law in 1983, designating the third Monday in January a federal holiday to honor his life and legacy.

As we prepare to mark this holiday on Monday, we invite you to find ways to engage in Dr. King's message. Many churches throughout the Diocese will be holding special events this weekend.

Here are two additional events happening in The Episcopal Church you may be interested in attending virtually:

A Celebration of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Saturday, Jan. 14

4 p.m. (Prelude starts at 3:30)

Livestream from Kansas City

The Diocese of West Missouri invites us to a special event from Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City. The Rt. Rev. Kym Lucas, Bishop of Colorado, will be the guest preacher and celebrant at the service.

The service will be preceded by a video recording of a 1967 interview with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 11 months before he was assassinated. Tune in to the livestream at 3:30 to watch the video.

The Power of Love:

MLK Service with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry

Sunday, Jan. 15

1 p.m. (Central Time) / 3 p.m. (Pacific Time)

The Diocese of Los Angeles invites us to a special event from Christ the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in L.A. The service will feature Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry as the keynote speaker.

Please note: The diocesan offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 for the holiday.

If you have news, announcements, or pictures you'd like to share with the diocese, please send your information to Communications Director Janis Greenbaum.