The service will take place at the Temple, at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 15, the civil rights leader's birthday.
All are welcome to join the Rev. Merle D. McJunkin as he presents "Lift Every Voice."
This service will feature both the Temple Shaaray Tefila choir and the Antioch Baptist Church choir.
McJunkin has served as pastor-elect of Antioch Baptist of Bedford Hills since the church’s election on March 15.
He recently completed his tenure as the assistant pastor/minister of Christian Education of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown in Philadelphia, Pa. In this position, he served as staff to more than 30 educational and mission ministries.
McJunkin was a favored teacher, workshop leader and speaker. He was the main instructor for teacher training courses and child protection policy training.
Temple Shaaray Tefila is at 89 Baldwin Road in Bedford Corners.
For more information, click here or contact the temple’s office at 914-666-3133.
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