Celebrating MLK Day 2025 and the 38th Annual Pulpit Exchange With Congregation Emanu-El: A Legacy of Unity and Reflection
Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mr. Roy Wilkins. This photo is part of the 1959 50th anniversary founding of NAACP. Rev. Dr. Amos C. Brown was the National Chairman of the Youth and College division of NAACP.
As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this year on Monday, January 20, we are thrilled to invite you to the 38th Annual Pulpit Exchange between Third Baptist Church and Congregation Emanu-El, a cherished tradition that exemplifies unity, mutual respect, and shared commitment to justice and understanding.
This year’s exchange will be a highlight of our 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend, and we look forward to welcoming you to these meaningful events.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Congregation Emanu-El
2 Lake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
Light Buffet: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Service: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dessert: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Instead of our usual Friday Night Live activities, we will gather at Congregation Emanu-El to mark the start of the 38th year of this unique and powerful pulpit exchange. We are especially proud to send our young people to hear our newly elected Executive Pastor of Third Baptist Church, Rev. Devon Jerome Crawford, deliver an inspiring sermon that continues the mission of Dr. King.
Please be sure to register here so that we have a good idea of the number of attendees for the evening: Event Details – Congregation Emanu-El
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Third Baptist Church
1399 McAllister Street San Francisco, CA 94115
Worship Service: 10:00 AM
We are honored to welcome Rabbi Ryan Bauer, Richard and Rhoda Goldman Senior Rabbi of Congregation Emanu-El, to Third Baptist Church. Rabbi Bauer will share his message of hope and unity, building on decades of collaboration between our faith communities.
A Legacy of Fellowship
For nearly four decades, the pulpit exchange has symbolized the bond between Third Baptist Church and Congregation Emanu-El, fostering dialogue and understanding between our communities. It’s a testament to Dr. King’s vision of unity across racial, religious, and cultural divides.
Join us in continuing this rich tradition, celebrating the shared values that unite us, and recommitting ourselves to the work of justice, compassion, and equality. Let’s make this 38th Annual Pulpit Exchange a powerful beginning to the MLK Jr. Day weekend—an opportunity to honor the past, reflect on the present, and look forward to a brighter future together.
We look forward to seeing you there!