Hesston College invites the community to participate in two meaningful on-campus events Monday, January 20, 2025, to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These events aim to bring people together for reflection, prayer, worship and action inspired by Dr. King’s vision of justice and unity.

The first event is a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. in Bontrager Dining Hall Sauder Rooms. Community leaders and participants are invited to enjoy a complimentary breakfast and engage in lively conversation and prayer for the well-being and unity of our community.

Then, from 10 a.m. to noon, join the campus community for Worship, Word and Action in Hesston Mennonite Church sanctuary. Be inspired by a morning of worship and reflection featuring a gospel choir, poetry and visual art, followed by a message from Reverend Jerrell Williams, pastor of Shalom Mennonite Church in Newton. The event will conclude with small group discussions focusing on actionable ways to embody Dr. King’s message. Participants will then gather to share and debrief as a community.

Both events are free and open to the public, offering an opportunity to come together in fellowship and to reflect on Dr. King’s enduring impact. For more information, contact Michele Hershberger at michele.hershberger@hesston.edu.