MLK Resources
BPFNA-Bautistas por la Paz has compiled some resources to help churches celebrate the coming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr weekend in ways that honor and move forward his unfinished agenda. All of these resources are shared freely -- we ask only that you attribute them in print to each author or group. We hope you find these helpful, and we would love to hear how you use them. If you have resources to share, we would LOVE to see and share them.
BULLETIN INSERTS:
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.
HYMNS:
The following are from the hymnal Earth Transformed with Music! Inclusive Songs for Worship (Eakin Press, 2015) by Jann Aldredge-Clanton, which you can order through Amazon.com or through Jann Aldredge-Clanton's website.
LITANIES:
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.
PHOTOS:
Presentation of Dr King photos (PPT)
Compiled by Rev. Steve Gretz • Greece Baptist Church of Rochester, NY
PRAYERS:
Martin Luther King Day Prayer
by Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski • January 17, 2017 • Carson-Newman University
An Affirmation of Faith
from The United Presbyterian Church
Prayer for our prophets
by Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell
That we may love our neighbors as ourselves
by E. Glenn Hinson • September 7, 2008 • Crescent Hill Baptist Church
We are here
by E. Glenn Hinson • September 26, 2010 • Crescent Hill Baptist Church
SERMONS:
On Love and Despair
by Rev. Cody J. Sanders • January 18, 2015 • Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, CA
Honoring 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
TOOLKITS & STUDY GUIDES
Study Guides
from the New Baptist Covenant
New Baptist Covenant is pleased to provide these free resources:
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day and Black History Month Resources
from the Alliance of Baptists
Making 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