Another MLK Day Celebration

On Sunday afternoon, January 17, 2010, the East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) will honor the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at its 26th Celebration and Annual Gathering of EECM congregations. Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church, located at 6111 Rodman Street (East Libert Boulevard and Collins Avenue), will host this year's service. The Celebration begins with music at 3:30 p.m., with the actual service at 4 p.m. Participating in the musical portion will be several youth choirs, and the Neighborhood Academy Drum Ensemble. Keynote speaker this year is the Rev. DeNeice Welch, pastor of Bidwell Street United Presbyterian and the architect of the "Shalom Project," which targets violence in Pittsburgh's Manchester neighborhood.

Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome. Donations of canned goods for the EECM food pantry are encouraged. There will be a reception following the service in the church's Fellowship Hall. For more information, contact EECM at 412-361-5549 or eecm@eecm.org.

Early MLK Day Plans

Save the Date: MLK Day Celebration 2010 at The Union Project

We envision an event that activity engages diverse audiences, to strengthen our collective connection to the Vision of a Beloved Community that was advanced by the life, nonviolent philosophy, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Mon, Jan 18, 1-8:30 p.m., The Union Project, 801 North Negley (at Stanton), Highland Park/East Liberty

Afternoon Activities, 1 to 5 p.m.
Youth Mosaic Design Workshop and community art creation by The MGR foundation, *Afternoon Peace Meal - Free Community Lunch Neighborhood Champion Award Presentation Youth Talent Showcase and uplifting cultural performances, PGH TASK Rite of Passage Ceremony

Evening Activities, 5 to 8:30 p.m.
*Evening Peace Meal - Free Community Dinner, Uplifting cultural performances by the Anointed Steps of Faith and others, Keynote address by Dr. Ronald Peters Professor of Urban Ministry, Director of the Metro-Urban Institute Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

A Fabulous Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event!

About 150 people crowded the Bloomfield-Garfield Community Activity Center to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, January 21. Here are some photo highlights:

BGC President Grady Roberts Jr. greets Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, who read an official proclamation.


The Dance & Drum Ensemble from Neighborhood Academy Arts Connection were a big hit.

Councilman Ricky Burgess, who represents District 9, gave the keynote address.

J & J Mime ended the program on a thrilling high note.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event

Don't miss the Bloomfield-Garfield Corp.'s 16th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration! This year's keynote speaker is Rev. Ricky Burgess, the new city Council member from District 9. Also in attendance will be Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, and Council members Patrick Dowd and Bill Peduto. There will be songs, speeches, and performances reflecting Dr. King's words and values, plus light refreshments. And it's all free!

MLK Day Celebration - Just Around the Corner