Martin Luther King Jr. Service

The 2010 Annual   Martin Luther King Jr. InterFaith Prayer Service   took place on Sunday, January 10th at 3PM   Asbury United Methodist Church 11th & K Streets, NW   Sermon by Rev. Dr. Dennis Wiley and Rabbi Harold White reflecting on the lives of Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman and Rabbi Joshua Heschel

Each January, the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington coordinates the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service. The service is the only multi-religious and multiethnic gathering in Washington D.C. to celebrate the life of the civil rights pioneer. The event, which recognizes and emphasizes Dr. King’s principles and commitment to non-violence, highlights a particular theme for each service, a theme that is culled from the words of Dr. King himself. This theme guides the sermon of the featured preacher, the scriptural readings from many different faith traditions, the inspirational musical selections, and the participation of local non-profit organizations. The service draws between four hundred and one thousand people of different faiths from across the region. Each year, income generated through advertisements and the offering are donated to a different social justice effort.

For more information, contact Rev. Clark Lobenstine at (202) 234-6300.