ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, January 18, 2026
CHURCH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
January 18
You’re invited to the 10th Anniversary celebration of Pastor Rev. Dr. Ronnie L. Stanley, Jr. at Mount Olive Baptist Church this morning 10:45 am, located at 1140 6th Street NE in Washington, D.C. The guest preacher will be Rev. Dr. Donald K. Sadler from New Morning Star Baptist Church.
January 18
Lead Pastor DeLishia Davis and Springfield United Methodist Church invite you to their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration today at 1 pm at 7047 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield, Virginia. The featured speaker is Mrs. Willie Mae Pearl King, former assistant to Dr. King. Visit sumc-cares.org for more information.
January 19
The Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria invites you to a community gathering at My Father’s House Christian Church, 4746 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday, January 19th, from 11 am to 1 pm, to highlight music as medicine for mental health in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Yours truly, Jacquie Gales Webb, will participate as a speaker.
January 19
The Ebony Scholarship Society, Inc. will sponsor its 30th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on Monday, January 19th at 8:30 am at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd East in Hyattsville, MD. The keynote speaker will be The Reverend Dr. Essentino A. Lewis, Jr, Senior Pastor of the Clifton Park Baptist Church in Silver Spring. Reverend Emory Andrews and Faith will be the musical guests. The donation is $70 per person. Go to Eventbrite.com and search “Ebony Scholarship Society” for your tickets.
January 19
The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Warrenton, Virginia, will host its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Outreach celebration on Monday, January 19th, at 1 p.m. at the Michael A. Hughes Center for the Arts, located at 597 Broadview Avenue in Warrenton. Pastor Keith McCullough will lead a roundtable discussion at 10 a.m. The keynote speaker is Rev. James L. McCray Jr., pastor of the Little Zion Baptist Church in Nokesville. The worship leader is Rev. Willie D. Crenshaw Jr., senior pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Orange County. Call 540-729-0344 for more information.
January 19
The Jefferson County Black Clergy Association invites you to their Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast on Monday, January 19th at 9:30 am at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Tickets for adults are $25, youth are $15, and children 5 and under are free. Proceeds to benefit the Page Jackson Scholarship Fund. For tickets, call 201-415-8769.
January 25
The 19th Baptist Church at 4606 16th Street NW in DC invites you to a conversation with CNN News Anchor and Senior Political Correspondent Abby Phillip about her book, “Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power,” moderated by Senior Pastor Rev. Kevin Lamar Peterman on January 25th at noon. Get your $35 tickets on Eventbrite.
January 30
Arena Stage is holding a DC Arts and Culture Career Development Fair on Friday, January 30th, from 11 am to 2 pm at 1101 6th Street in SW DC. Explore apprenticeships, fellowships, and internships with leading arts organizations in the DMV area. Bring your resume and business cards. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged. Search dc arts culture career development in Eventbrite.
January 31
The Gethsemane Baptist Church at 5119 4th Street, NW will hold a winter clothing and school supplies giveaway on Saturday January 31st from 11 am to 2 pm. They will giveaway women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, coats and jackets, career wear, back packs, and school supplies.
February 7
Ward Memorial AME invites you to its Women’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, February 7, at 10 am at 241 42nd Street in NE DC. Sister Michelle Fouche is the guest speaker. The cost is $10 for anyone over 8 years old. For details, email churchoffice.ward@gmail.com.
February 8
The Town of Dumfries invites you to its Black History Month Celebration on Sunday, February 8th, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Little Union Baptist Church, 17150 Batesville Road in Dumfries, Virginia. The program will feature music, dance, and performance poetry.
February 8
Senior Pastor Ronald Greenfield and the New Image Community Baptist Church invite you to a “Throw Back Gospel Song Service” on Sunday, February 8th, featuring the Raymond & Friends Community Choir of Washington, at 3 pm at 1829 Alabama Avenue SE, DC. Everyone is welcome.
February 15
Ward Memorial AME invites you to its Women’s Day Service on Sunday, February 15, at 10 am, at 241 42nd Street in NE DC. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Ocelia Pearsall.
February 16
The Essential Theatre invites you to a free musical celebration featuring the A cappella singing groups, “In Process” and “Reverb,” in a performance titled NO WAYS TIRED on Monday, February 16th, at 3 pm in the Red Auditorium of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library at 901 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. All attendees must pre-register at theessentialtheatre.org. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
February 22
The Alexandria Host Lions Club, in partnership with the Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria, will host the James Bland Music Competition to honor James A. Bland, a renowned African American composer. The awards ceremony will be on Sunday, February 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm at The Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street in Alexandria, VA. The competition invites students from across Northern Virginia to showcase their musical talents and compete for scholarships. Eligible students are encouraged to apply. For more information, call Jim Paige at 703-973-0290.
February 22
The CEOS Collaborate to Educate Our Sons annual banquet will be on February 22nd at 4 pm at the University of Maryland Samuel Riggs Alumni Center at 7801 Alumni Drive in College Park, Maryland. Celebrate impact, honor members, and advance the CEOS mission. Dr. Bertram Melbourne promises an inspiring evening of awards and scholarship presentations, live entertainment, and dinner, and I will be your mistress of ceremonies. Go to collaborateneducate.org to get tickets and more information.
February 28
New Nation for Christ Church and Mount Paran Baptist Church Performing Arts Ministries present Black History Live, a theater presentation showcasing prominent figures in Black History on February 28th at 2 pm, featuring comedian John Thompson and saxophonist Phil French. Tickets are $20. Mount Paran is located at 6413 Old Alexander Ferry Road in Clinton, Maryland.
March 21
Deborah’s Daughters Present a one-day PowHer Conference on March 21st at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Springfield Virginia from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with guest speakers Minister Deja Wilson from the Alfred Street Baptist Church, Rev. Miranda Williams from Spirit of Peace Baptist, Dr. Cynthia Roland from Paramount Baptist, and Minister Morgan McCoy from the one-woman play, “She’s Got Issues.” The cost is $140. For tickets and more information, visit paramountbaptistchurch.org.
EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Job opening
St Phillips Baptist Church in Temple Hills, Maryland, is seeking a full-time drummer to play Gospel music on Sundays, rehearsals, and outings. Text your interest to Associate Minister Jim Saunders at 202-297-4443.
Job opening
The Little Union Baptist Church in Dumfries, Virginia, needs a Sound Engineer to support the AV Ministry during Sunday morning worship services, evening rehearsals, and other special events. If you’re interested, email your resume to Trustee Eli Banks at littleunion@verizon.net. For questions, contact the church at 703-221-4994.
Job opening
The Rising Sun Baptist Church is seeking a Choir Director for several small choirs. The main requirement is the ability to play and teach hymns, gospel, and spirituals. Interested individuals can contact Pastor Marlow Mitchell at (202) 529-2911.
Job opening
The Community Church in NE DC is looking for a drummer to play on every 4th Sunday. Please contact Mr. Robertson at 240-460-1214 or email mrobertson7@verizon.net.
Job opening
Goshen United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where Rev. Dr. Paul W. Johnson is Pastor, is accepting applications for a lead musician and pianist. A bachelor’s degree in music is preferred but not required, if the applicant has the necessary education, experience, and the ability to play by ear, read, arrange, write, and transpose various types of music. Send your resume to Goshen_umc@comcast.net.