MLK DAY Celebration 2026 at Hope+Elim

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hope+Elim, 2500 University Avenue, 50311

Event Information

Description

Join us for a powerful community celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. under the powerful call, “Let justice roll on like a river.” This gathering is designed to inspire unity, spark collaboration and strengthen the Beloved Community through worship, reflection and action. The program will feature singing, spoken word and a dynamic keynote by Diamond Johnson, touring drummer and musician for Beyonce and other major artists, celebrating the past, present and future of justice-centered hope. As an expression of love in action, the celebration will include a blanket and winter-items drive in partnership with Urban Bicycle Food Ministry. Donations can be brought to Hope+Elim by Monday, Jan. 19. Together, let’s gather as the Beloved Community.

Neighborhoods

Drake Neighborhood

Host Organization

Hope+Elim

Website

https://hope-elim.lutheranchurchofhope.org/event/?id=848971 ; and https://hope-elim.org/mlk

Facebook Event URL

https://www.facebook.com/events/842702941918896/

Hashtag

LETJUSTICEROLL ; MLKDAY ; MLKDSM

Pricing Information

FREE

Contact

Ryan Tunink
515-783-8566
ryan.tunink@hope-elim.org