Senator Warnock will serve as the keynote speaker and deliver the sermon at Montgomery’s historic Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church – the former pulpit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – as part of the church’s Black History Month programming. This event is open to the public, and people of all faiths are welcome.
WHAT: Free Black History Month Event featuring U.S. Senator Raphael G. Warnock;
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon;
WHERE: The Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, 454 DEXTER AVENUE in Montgomery.
For more information, please call (334) 424-0003.
ABOUT SENATOR WARNOCK
Senator Warnock is a proud graduate of Morehouse College; after graduating from Morehouse, he went on to earn a PhD and begin his career ordained in the ministry. For over 16 years, Senator Warnock has served as Senior Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, the former pulpit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is the youngest pastor selected to serve in that leadership role at the historic church.
Senator Warnock was elected to the United States Senate on January 5, 2021, in a special election runoff for the term ending January 3, 2023, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Johnny Isakson, a seat previously held by appointed Senator Kelly Loeffler. He took the oath of office on January 20, 2021.
Currently, Senator Warnock serves on the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee; Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, as well as the Special Committee on Aging and the Joint Economic Committee.
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Event Description:Senator Warnock will serve as the keynote speaker and deliver the sermon at Montgomery’s historic Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church – the former pulpit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – as part of the church’s Black History Month programming. This event is open to the public, and people of all faiths are welcome.