Liturgical Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
“We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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FAITHFUL WITNESS
The Testimony of Scripture and of Martin Luther King Jr
Peace through nonviolent means is neither absurd nor unattainable. All other methods have failed. Thus we must begin anew. -
FOLLOW HER PEACEFUL WAYS
by Jann Aldredge-ClantonLONGING TO BE FREE AT LAST
by Jann Aldredge-ClantonWE LONG FOR CHANGE
by Jann Aldredge-ClantonWE WORK FOR RACIAL JUSTICE NOW
by Jann Aldredge-Clanton -
A LITANY FOR FORGIVENESS FOR PREJUDICE
by Louise Rasmussen, June 15, 2012 • from ProgressiveChristianity.org
An excellent litany based on excerpts from the writing of Howard Thurman.WE TOO HAVE A DREAM
by Ken Sehested • from PrayerandPolitiks.org
A litany that celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.LITANY FOR THE POOR PEOPLE’S CAMPAIGN
by Rev. Dr. Katharine R. Henderson, president of Auburn Seminary
Today, we remember the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, whose prophetic journey continues to mark our days, inspire our hearts and guide our feet. -
PRESENTATION OF DR KING PHOTOS (PPT)
Compiled by Rev. Steve Gretz • Greece Baptist Church of Rochester, NY -
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY PRAYER
by Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski • January 17, 2017 • Carson-Newman UniversityAN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
from The United Presbyterian ChurchPRAYER FOR OUR PROPHETS
by Rev. Mindi Welton-MitchellTHAT WE MAY LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS AS OURSELVES
by E. Glenn Hinson • September 7, 2008 • Crescent Hill Baptist ChurchWE ARE HERE
by E. Glenn Hinson • September 26, 2010 • Crescent Hill Baptist Church -
ON LOVE AND DESPAIR
by Rev. Cody J. Sanders • January 18, 2015 • Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, CAHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR
by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II • January 14, 2018 • Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church • New York CitySEEING BEYOND THE DREAM SPEECH: RECOVERING MARTIN LUTHER KING’S VISION OF THE WORLD HOUSE
by Dr. Gary Percesepe -
STUDY GUIDES
from the New Baptist Covenant
- "Who is My Neighbor" Study Guide
- "Who is My Neighbor" Youth Study Guide
- Selma Study Guide
- "The Mirror to a Nation" Adult Study Guide
- "Courage to Love" Youth Study Guide
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCES
from the Alliance of BaptistsMAKING DR. KING'S VISION WORK
A presentation by Hon. Wendell Griffen • January 18, 2016 • Henderson State University • Arkadelphia, ArkansasPAMPHLET: MARTIN LUTHER KING AND THE MONTGOMERY STORY
published by the Fellowship of Reconciliation