The First Family attended the historic Zion Baptist Church today in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The church was founded in 1864 by African Americans who migrated to Washington from Fredericksburg, VA and is currently pastored by Rev. Keith Byrd, Sr. who employed the congregation today to "be a source of hope."
Dr. King's 'Letter From a Birmingham Jail' was recited to the parishoners while the Sunday program featured a picture of Dr. King on the cover along with the words "I Have A Dream".
The First Family is known to visit area DC churches. Churches the First Family have visited in our area include the 19th Street Baptist Church, Allen Chapel A.M.E., Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, Shiloh Baptist, the National Cathedral, St. John's Episcopal Church, and Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.
Dr. King's 'Letter From a Birmingham Jail' was recited to the parishoners while the Sunday program featured a picture of Dr. King on the cover along with the words "I Have A Dream".
The First Family attending church service Sunday at Zion Baptist Church. Official White House photo. |
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