31st Celebration Honoring
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Honoring the Journey”
Sunday, January 12, 2025
2:30 p.m. Reception
3:30 p.m. Celebration
In person and Livestreamed · Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church
211 Moross Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 · 313.886.2363
Rev. David Eardley, Lead Pastor
Dear Greater Detroit District Pastors, Lay Leaders, and Youth Leaders,
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” He spoke of the urgency of making progress--despite turmoil, despite animosity, despite setbacks. To pay tribute to his legacy, and to continue to cultivate his dreams within our own lives, we invite you to gather at the 31st Celebration honoring Dr. King.
Through a service of song, prayer, litany, and reflection, we will use our voices to honor the journey. We will present awards and scholarships to individuals within our congregations who are pivotal examples of his legacy and who use their lives as a platform to speak. This year we will also unveil a new award, The Beloved Community Grant. This celebration is always a beautiful way to recenter our hearts and intentions. It is uplifting, poignant, and powerful. We sincerely hope to see you there, either in person or via the livestream! To participate:
- Encourage your congregation to join us for this impacting service either in person or via livestream.
Scholarship Applications Are Closed
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Faithfully, your 31st Celebration Committee honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Sherman Louis · Micki Phelps · Victor Raybaud · Tina Campbell · Rev. Jonathan Combs · Adrienne Trupiano-Stepaniak · Susanna Klimek · Rev. David Eardley, Host Pastor
Watch a Video Slideshow of the 2024 MLK Celebration!
The 30th Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. took place at Royal Oak United Methodist Church on January 14, 2024.