The Pacific Southwest Region will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special event on Sunday, January 26, 2025. The annual event will take place at the Disciples Ministry Center in Fullerton. This year’s theme is “"Doing the Work of Justice: God's Righteousness Made Real." It is based on the scripture from Isaiah 56:1(CSB-Christian Standard Bible): This is what the Lord says: 'Preserve justice and do what is right, for my salvation is coming soon, and my righteousness will be revealed.

Featured at this year’s MLK Jr. Celebration will be Rev. Traci D. Blackmon, Founder of HopeBuilds and Former Associate General Minister from United Church of Christ. Also included in the event will be a presentation of the annual “Disciple of the Year” award.

More about the “Disciple of the Year” Award

An award to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was established by the Pacific Southwest Region (PSWR) in 1974. Each year since that time, one or more members of a Disciple congregation in the PSWR have been recognized for their efforts on behalf of justice and peace, either in their local community or through organizations and initiatives serving these causes beyond the congregation and surrounding communities, nationally and globally. Nominations are accepted annually by December 5th. Please read the guidelines on the nomination form and recommend an individual(s), congregation or unit who meet those criteria whom you feel ought to be considered for this honor.

MLK Jr. Student Scholarship

Did you know that the MLK Jr. Student Scholarships given each year are funded directly from the previous years donations? It’s true! That means YOU have the opportunity to support the 2024 scholarship!

If you’d like to donate now, here are a few ways to do so:
1. Visit our MLK Jr. Scholarship donation site
2. Call the PSWR office at (626) 296-0385 and donate by phone
3. Mail a check to the PSWR office at 115 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832 with the memo: “MLK Scholarship Fund.”