The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Memorial Committee of Greater Attleboro
Since 1988
You're Invited to the 39th Annual Commemoration of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee of Greater Attleboro warmly invites the public to attend our services in honor of the 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Municipal Program at Attleboro City Hall
🗓 Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Attleboro City Hall, 77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA
Join us for a brief civic gathering featuring reflections from local elected officials on Dr. King’s enduring legacy and its relevance today, with a musical medley by the Brennan Middle School Chorus. All residents and visitors are welcome to participate in this meaningful tribute.
Interfaith Service at Central Congregational Church
🗓 Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍 Central Congregational Church
109 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA
This service will feature local clergy, inspiring music, and a keynote presentation by Meghan E. Irons, Professor of the Practice, Impact Journalism, Boston University. Enjoy musical and dance selections by Daniel Hill, pianist, What the World Needs Now: Interfaith Coalition Singers, and Spirit of Excellence Dance Studio. A goodwill offering will be collected and donated to a local charity.
For hearing-impaired guests: Assisted listening devices are available at the church. Download the free Ava Live Captioning app for live transcription during the service.
The Sword That Heals: Protecting Freedom and Democracy Through Nonviolence
This year’s program theme is inspired by the King Center’s 2025 theme: “Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Kingian Nonviolence.” Dr. King once said:
"Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals."
As our nation continues to navigate challenges that test the strength of democratic institutions, this program highlights one of Dr. King’s most enduring messages: that everyday citizens hold the power to safeguard and renew our democracy. Together, we will explore how that power can be exercised individually and collectively—locally and nationally—and always peacefully.
Please join us for an afternoon of unity, reflection, and inspiration as we honor Dr. King’s legacy and recommit ourselves to building a more just and compassionate society.
All are welcome.