Category: Holidays

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In 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troopsarrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure that all enslaved people be freed. Since the late 1800s,African Americans have celebrated Juneteenth (June Nineteenth) as an annual commemorationof the end of slavery in the United States. On June 17, 2021, President Joe… Read more

The season of Lent is a time for thoughtful, prayerful reflection for every Christian. It is a deeply personal walk in which some choose to abstain from foods, actions, or even bad habits. This year at Martin Luther King Jr. Christian Church we will be participating in the Daniel Fast. During this fast participants strictly… Read more

As we enter into a new Lenten season, we must remember that this is a time for prayerful reflection. It is a Christian custom to give things up during Lent, typically something that we love like sweets. The Daniel Fast is commonly practiced for this purpose. It is also common for some to use this… Read more