GATHERING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Community Events & Celebrations

Honoring our history, celebrating our heritage, and bringing our community together throughout the year.

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Our Annual Events

JANUARY

Date: January 6, 7, 8, 2027
Time: 7:00 P.M. Nightly
Location: New Lincoln Park A.M.E. Church

475 Holloway Street, Thomaston, GA

Emancipation Revival

Join us as Pastor Fred Moore, Sr. delivers a message of faith, reflection, and encouragement as our community gathers to honor freedom, strengthen one another, and carry our heritage forward.

MLK DAY

Date: January 18, 2027
Time: Details Coming Soon
Location: Details Coming Soon

MLK Day Celebration

A community gathering honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring a commemorative march and keynote program. Keynote speaker: Details Coming Soon.

THREE NIGHTS

Dates: January 19, 20, 21, 2027
Time: 7:00 P.M. Nightly
Location: Details Coming Soon

MLK Three-Day Revival

Three nights of worship, inspiration, and remembrance carrying forward Dr. King's dream. Speakers: Details Coming Soon.

FUNDRAISER

Dates: Details Coming Soon
Locations: Details Coming Soon

Youth Alive Pancake Breakfast

Youth Alive Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser — A community event supporting ECU Youth Alive and its programs.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

More Ways We Come Together

Christmas Party

Date: December 12, 2026 · Time: 8:00 PM · Location: American Legion, 1073 Solomon Street, Thomaston, GA

Join us for a semi-formal Christmas party for guests ages 30 and up. Enjoy an evening of fellowship, holiday cheer, and good company, with food served throughout the event.

THREE NIGHTS OF A FREEDOM CELEBRATION WITH PASTOR FRED MOORE, SR.

Emancipation Revival

Night 1 — Wednesday January 6, 2027

Time: 7:00 P.M. · Location: New Lincoln Park A.M.E. Church · Address: 475 Holloway Street, Thomaston, GA

Night 2 — Thursday, January 7, 2027

Time: 7:00 P.M. · Location: New Lincoln Park A.M.E. Church · Address: 475 Holloway Street, Thomaston, GA

Night 3 — Friday, January 8, 2027

Time: 7:00 P.M. · Location: New Lincoln Park A.M.E. Church · Address: 475 Holloway Street, Thomaston, GA

JANUARY

MLK Day Celebration

A community gathering honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring a commemorative march and keynote program.

PART ONE

Community March

Date: Monday, January 18, 2027

Youth Count-In: 10:45 A.M.

Wreath Laying & March: 11:00 A.M.

Starting Location: Upson County Courthouse

Ending Location: Details Coming Soon

Directions: Details Coming Soon

PART TWO

Keynote Program

Speaker introduction: Details Coming Soon.

Keynote Speaker: Details Coming Soon

Program Starts: Details Coming Soon

Venue: Details Coming Soon

Address: Details Coming Soon

THREE-DAY REVIVAL

MLK Week Revival

A youth-centered revival gathering inviting children and young people to come hear keynote speakers share messages of faith, hope, and encouragement in a church revival atmosphere.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2027

Day One

Start Time: 7:00 P.M. Nightly
Location: Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Address: 502 Traylor Street, Thomaston, GA
Speaker / Program: Pastor Fred Blackmon

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2027

Day Two

Start Time: 7:00 P.M. Nightly
Location: Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Address: 502 Traylor Street, Thomaston, GA
Speaker / Program: Minister Ann Stinson

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2027

Day Three

Start Time: 7:00 P.M. Nightly
Location: Greater Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Address: 502 Traylor Street, Thomaston, GA
Speaker / Program: Pastor Rickey Wright

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