Sat, August 8th, 4:30-6:30pm
"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." ~Rev Martin Luther King, JR
On a hot day in August of 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln memorial, an eternal dream was articulated through the mouth of a young black preacher named Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As perhaps the most prolific communicator of the true American Dream, Dr. King spoke in that moment as the oracle of God. This dream captured the imagination of a generation, pricked the moral conscience of America, and thrust the historic Civil Rights Movement forward in hope.
"Pray on MLK" is a historic event for the Church to lift up one voice and to stand united in prayer in cities across the nation.
As a continuation of recent Prayer Vigils in Portland, people of faith will take their place on the walls of history, standing together for an end to systemic racism and police brutality through prayer, lament, and hope-filled worship.
More details will follow on Facebook to coordinate exact meeting locations along Martin Luther King Blvd here in Portland, which is 6.5 miles long.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
A PrayerWalk will take place on Saturday morning, Aug 8th from 7am to 9am, wherein we will meet first at Pioneer Courthouse Square and then drive to Peninsula Park to arrive by 8am. You can join us on site at the Square at 7am or at the Park at 8am. The PrayeWalk will also on this ZOOM link. Text James Autry at 503-515-5647 for more info.
On a hot day in August of 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln memorial, an eternal dream was articulated through the mouth of a young black preacher named Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As perhaps the most prolific communicator of the true American Dream, Dr. King spoke in that moment as the oracle of God. This dream captured the imagination of a generation, pricked the moral conscience of America, and thrust the historic Civil Rights Movement forward in hope.
"Pray on MLK" is a historic event for the Church to lift up one voice and to stand united in prayer in cities across the nation.
As a continuation of recent Prayer Vigils in Portland, people of faith will take their place on the walls of history, standing together for an end to systemic racism and police brutality through prayer, lament, and hope-filled worship.
More details will follow on Facebook to coordinate exact meeting locations along Martin Luther King Blvd here in Portland, which is 6.5 miles long.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
- 4:30 PM Meet at Peninsula Park, located at 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217
- 4:45 PM. Hear from local pastors as we remember the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr
- 5:15 PM. March through Rosa Parks Way & MLK, Jr Blvd together
- 6:00 PM. Raise our voices in prayer and hopeful proclamation
- 6:30 PM Finish
A PrayerWalk will take place on Saturday morning, Aug 8th from 7am to 9am, wherein we will meet first at Pioneer Courthouse Square and then drive to Peninsula Park to arrive by 8am. You can join us on site at the Square at 7am or at the Park at 8am. The PrayeWalk will also on this ZOOM link. Text James Autry at 503-515-5647 for more info.