How to go
What: Gandhi & King Speak to Lebanon conversation series
When: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through March 6
Where: 180 Café, 30 N. Broadway, Lebanon
The schedule of speakers includes:
Jan. 23: Barb Hobe — pastor of Bethany United Church of Christ
Jan. 30: Jay Mills — pianist, community leader, caterer
Feb. 6: Ricardo Lewis — pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Feb. 13: Jean Benning — educator, community Leader
Feb. 20: Wendell Anderson — minister at Zion Baptist Church
Feb. 27: John Zimkus — historian, educator
March 6: Dillon Staas — pastor of Lebanon United Methodist Church
More info: Email mlklebanon@gmail.com or visit www.MLKLebanon.org
Several community leaders will be sharing the words of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. during the next 40 days in Lebanon.
Gandhi & King Speak to Lebanon is the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Coalition of Lebanon’s commitment to the 40 Days of Peace Initiative.
The initiative, which began Monday, Jan. 21, encourages national and local partners, individuals, families, communities, schools, communities of faith, community organizations and others to focus on building a peaceful community.
The MLK Community Coalition of Lebanon is encouraging everyone to make a difference in the lives of others by acting peacefully during the 40-day period and to help create a community of peace.
The community is invited to 180 Café, 30 N. Broadway, Lebanon, to hear local leaders reflect on the wisdom of Gandhi and King. The conversations are free and open to the public from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
The schedule of speakers includes:
Jan. 23: Barb Hobe — pastor of Bethany United Church of Christ
Jan. 30: Jay Mills — pianist, community leader, caterer
Feb. 6: Ricardo Lewis — pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Feb. 13: Jean Benning — educator, community Leader
Feb. 20: Wendell Anderson — minister at Zion Baptist Church
Feb. 27: John Zimkus — historian, educator
March 6: Dillon Staas — pastor of Lebanon United Methodist Church
In addition, the MLK Community Coalition of Lebanon encourages individuals to sign the 40 Days of Peace pledge and commit to random acts of kindness to make a difference each day. For more information about the pledge, visit www.MLKLebanon.org.
For more information, email mlklebanon@gmail.com or visit www.MLKLebanon.org.
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