This coming Sunday (January 18) comes just before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. While we are normally quite strict about observing Sundays, and not secular holidays that might be close by, our practice at St. Paul's is to have the liturgy take note of this holiday. This happens primarily through music, but the preaching also tries to make the connection. We do this because, despite the progress that has been made, racism is alive and well in the land, and the struggle for civil rights continues. This year we have great readings about the call of prophets and apostles, as well as the impending inauguration of our new president. It should make for a rich celebration.
Do other parishes find ways to mark Dr. King's day? How so?
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