Dr. Preston Williams II
Lee University will host a series of events, “A Simple Dream for a Complex World,” starting Monday. It commemorates Martin Luther King his junior doctoral achievements, theology and philosophy. , special lectures, chapels, discussions, and other gatherings.
Racial Director Gloria Scott-Richmond said: Ethnic Relations in Lee.
Memorial week kicks off Monday morning with the MLK Jr. Unity March through downtown Cleveland. Participants are advised to arrive before the courthouse at 8:45 a.m. for the 9:00 a.m. march for the Cleveland Unity Fellowship at the Broad Street United Methodist Church.
That afternoon, an employee panel will be held from 1:25-2:15 p.m. in the Squire Recital Hall of the Center for the Humanities, and a student panel will be held from 2:30-3:20 p.m. in Room 201 of the Center for the Humanities. will be King’s “Simple Dreams in Today’s Complex World”. The Humanities Center is located on Pohlcon He Parkway.
Monday night at 6 p.m., Lee Professors Dr. Mary McCampbell and Dr. Lucy Wienck present “Civil Rights Era Music” with evangelistic singers. .
A celebration of King and his life’s work will continue on Tuesday at 10:45 am with guest speaker Dr. Preston Williams II, Senior Pastor of Fort’s Gateway Church. Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Williams will speak in his Center’s chapel, addressing critical issues that affect all aspects of human, social and spiritual development. Dr. Williams has traveled nationally and internationally for over 40 years in churches, universities, civic groups and businesses. Also at Johnson Lecture Hall at 6 o’clock he has an evening conversation with Williams.
On Wednesdays at noon in the lobby of the School of Business, Lobby Lunchtime will bring local and regional business leaders together to discuss dreaming simple in a complex business world.
At 10:45 a.m. Thursday morning, Lee employees and students will attend a special chapel service, the Table of Brotherhood.
Community members Lillian Gaines, Helen Miller and Dr. Terrell Littrell will be welcomed into the evening’s conversation with Cleveland to share stories about life before and after desegregation. Discussions begin at 6:30 PM on Thursdays in the Walker Auditorium at the Science and Maths Complex.
This week’s event concludes with “Songs and Stories,” a tribute to Andrei Crouch’s life and music, taking place on Friday, January 20th at 7pm at Lee Chapel.
All events are free and open to the public, but registration is required for all events except processions and chapel services.
Scott Richmond said, “We look forward to joining the Lee family and the Cleveland community in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
To learn more about Dr. Williams, visit mygatewaychurchfl.org/our-pastor.
To register for MLK Jr. Week or for more information, visit www.leeuniversity.edu/ethnic-relations/, email rander@leeuniversity.edu, or call 614-8238.
MLK Jr. Unity March 2022