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Martin Luther King Day
MLK Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday of January as a way to honor Martin Luther King Jr’s life, his legacy, and his efforts to achieve racial equality in the US.
As the first integrated mission south of the Mason-Dixon Line, Wayside is proud to celebrate MLK Day each year with many activities in his memory.
MLK Celebration at the Mission - 2026
MLK Celebration at the Mission - 2025
In addition to Duane's rendition of MLK's famous speech, those activities included:
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Individual clients recited famous MLK quotes
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Clients shared their personal thoughts about the day
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Review of Wayside Christian Mission's history as the first integrated mission south of the Mason/Dixon Line
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Small performance by the Down By The Wayside choir
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Prayers
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