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Ebenezer Baptist Church
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
Founded in 1886, Ebenezer was a spiritual center of the civil rights movement during the years 1960 to 1968, when Martin Luther King, Jr., served as co-pastor. His grandfather, the Rev. A. D. Williams, dedicated the church to "the advancement of black people and every righteous and social movement." Williams's activist example was followed by his son-in-law and successor, Martin Luther King, Sr., who worked for voting rights and other aspects of black civil and social advancement. Later, Martin Luther King, Jr., would join his forebears in pursuing justice for African-Americans. At press time, the congregation was due to open its new sanctuary directly across the street, but the older building where Martin Luther King, Jr., preached will continue to be open to the public. The new building is supposed to be called the Heritage Sanctuary, and it will be supervised by the parks department as a historic site. Here you can listen to a taped message on the history of the church and/or enter the sanctuary and watch a videotape. One of the best things to do is attend a Sunday morning worship service in the new sanctuary. The public is welcome--and you'll realize just how welcome when the members of the congregation leave their seats at the beginning of the service to shake the hands of as many visitors as possible. It's a living testimonial to all that the church's most famous son stood for. Sunday services are at 7:45am and 10:45am. The sanctuary is usually packed, so it's a good idea to arrive well ahead of time. Groups of 6 or more should call the church office to make reservations. An ecumenical service also takes place here every year during King week.
407-413 Auburn Ave. NE
Phone: 404/688-7263 .
Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm.
Free admission (donations appreciated).
From I-75/85 south, exit at Freedom Parkway/Carter Center. Turn right at first stoplight onto Boulevard. Follow signs to Martin Luther King National Historic Site. MARTA: King Memorial Station is about 8 blocks away. You can also take a no. 3 bus from the Five Points Station.
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