Deacon Sonia Hill Przybylek directs the Third Baptist Youth Choir in some inspiring music!
On Sunday, February 9 at Suffield’s Third Baptist Church, many gathered to remember and celebrate the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Suffield Interfaith Council created a meaningful service of music, prayer and spiritual readings from members of different faiths reflecting on King’s “I Have A Dream” speech. These thoughtful reflections and readings were given by Second Baptist Church’s Rev. James Leavitt, Third Baptist’s Pastor Dr. Maurellis Powell, Anne Alleva of the Baha’i faith, Hana, Nassar and Sarah Saleh of the Islamic faith and Rabbi Alan Lefkowitz.
There was beautiful inspirational music by Jermaine Woodard, Jr., the Third Baptist Male Chorus, the choir from First Church of Christ, UCC, the Third Baptist Youth Choir and a rousing dance number by the Third Baptist Youth.
Deacon Sonia Hill Przybylek, Chair of the Interfaith Council, opened the service and lead the way through to the powerful end as the congregation joined in singing “We Will Overcome.” Then the congregation was invited to join in fellowship at a delicious buffet of American, Halal and Kosher foods. It was a small but important opportunity to meet as humans and share what makes us alike.