Monday, Jan. 19, 1:00-2:30 pm
Celebrate MLK Jr. at Hope+Elim!
Join us for a powerful community celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. under the biblical 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, 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 January 19.
Together, let’s gather as the Beloved Community.
A message from Pastor Brian!
It is our honor and privilege to host the 5th annual Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration. On behalf of Hope+Elim Church, we welcome you to this Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration—a sacred and communal moment where faith meets justice, memory meets movement, and hope meets responsibility.
Join us as we gather not merely to remember history, but to respond to it. We gather as a multicultural, multi-generational community—people of different backgrounds, experiences, and stories—united by a shared conviction: That justice still matters. That love is still powerful. And that faith must still move us to action. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said: “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” “Let Justice Roll”—is not a slogan. It is a prayer, a prophetic call, and a mandate.
Listen, we have been praying for you and for this day… praying that we would all experience a glimpse of heaven on earth with people of all backgrounds, races, cultures, class, gender and status coming together as one group, as one community in common unity. May we all be inspired by the good work that is taking place in this city, throughout this community, and yet still be convicted and challenged to speak up and speak out about the injustices around us.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteer for MLK
Help us make this celebration a success! Find the sign up by scrolling to Monday, Jan. 15.
Parking at Hope+Elim
Join us for the celebration and get a head start and plan where you will park!
MLK Day Blanket Drive
Bring a blanket or purchase a blanket at the link below to help raise donations for UBFM.
About Diamond Johnson
Diamond Johnson is a professional drummer, music director, and teacher who has built a career playing at the highest level of the music industry. He has performed on stages around the world and worked on major projects with artists like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, T-Pain, Tems, and The Kid LAROI, as well as on films such as Moana 2 and Sing 2.
Alongside his performing career, Diamond focuses on teaching drummers how to move from intermediate players to first-call professionals. He helps drummers learn how to play what the music needs, show up prepared, communicate well, and build strong relationships-skills that lead to better gigs and long-term careers.
Whether he’s performing on a major stage or guiding the next generation of drummers, Diamond Johnson is committed to raising the standard for what it means to be a professional.