First Baptist Church honors Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 14

First Baptist Church of Southington will be celebrating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 14 during the 10 a.m. worship service – a new time and format. The theme of this year’s service is “Continue to Serve.”

Guest speakers will be Missy Cipriano, of Southington Bread for Life, and Janet Mellon, of Southington Community Services. Special music will be provided by the Rev. Christopher P. Adams, chaplain at the Children’s Home of Cromwell.

First Baptist Church established this event 22 years ago as the only Southington community program celebrating King. In keeping with the church’s tradition, one student from each of the DePaolo and Kennedy middle schools will be presented with an award in King’s honor, this year at their respective schools.

The public is welcome and a reception will follow the service.

First Baptist Church of Southington is located at 581 Meriden Ave. For more information, call the church office at (860) 628-8121 or visit First Baptist Church - Southington on Facebook.