Name: Beyond the Quote: Unpacking King's Legacy and Building Bridges Today
Start: 2026-01-16T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-16T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Noblesville First United Methodist Church

Join us for Community Conversations - “ Beyond the Quote: Unpacking King's Legacy and Building Bridges Today" on January 16, 6:30 PM
About this Event

Beyond the Quote: Unpacking King's Legacy and Building Bridges Today

Every Martin Luther King Day, we see the same quotes and images shared across social media. But Dr. King's life, vision, and work were far more complex and challenging than a few memorable lines can capture.

This Martin Luther King Day, we invite you to go deeper. Join us for a Community Conversation that moves beyond the memes to engage with the fuller picture of King's legacy - including the parts that challenge and convict us. Together, we'll explore what his vision of the Beloved Community asks of us today and how we can build bridges of hope and justice in our own lives and community.

Through structured, respectful dialogue, we'll share personal reflections and grapple with questions like:

Why do some parts of King's message get more attention than others?
What makes it difficult to engage with the harder, more convicting parts of his legacy?
What would it look like to actually live out King's vision here in Noblesville?

No preparation needed. Just bring yourself, an open mind, and a willingness to engage honestly.

This Community Conversation is presented through a collaborative partnership among Bethel AME Church, First Community Church, Noblesville First United Methodist Church, and SERVE Village. We are proud to join together for a weekend of events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring engaging and reflective activities from Friday, January 16, through Monday, January 19, 2026.

Community Conversations is a chance for our community to listen to and talk with each other. The goal is civil conversation, increased understanding, and widening perspectives that result in a more welcoming and inclusive community.

Every Community Conversation will be facilitated by a trained Table Host and include a conversation guide to help ensure an enjoyable and constructive conversation.