Martin Luther King

Minister, Teacher and Inspiration for All

These are unsettling times. The future feels uncertain. This fear can tempt us to withdraw. It makes us keep our heads down and hope someone else will speak up.

But history reminds us that democracy doesn’t disappear all at once. It erodes when ordinary people are convinced their voices no longer matter.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. warned us of this moment with clarity. He used moral force to emphasize his message:
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

Speaking out doesn’t always mean shouting. Sometimes it means asking hard questions. It involves telling the truth plainly. It requires showing up when it’s uncomfortable. It also means refusing to accept the normalization of injustice. Democracy is not self-sustaining—it depends on participation, vigilance, and moral courage from regular people.

This is a time not to surrender to fear. Instead, choose responsibility. We must be responsible to each other, to the next generation, and to the idea that self-government is worth defending.

We are still here. Our voices still count. And using them matters—now more than ever.

Be certain to check out the calendars on our website. Greater St. Louis County Calendar has many informative events. Ways for us to be engaged citizens. In reviewing the events I realized for the first time that Wentzville has an annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

Open to the public, here are the details for this years event.

Annual MLK Celebration – Founder Barbara Love

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating unity, resilience, and community! Monday, January 19, 2026.

Wentzville Methodist Church
725 Wall Street
Wentzville, MO 63385

• Doors Open: 6:30 PM
• Program: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Hosted in Partnership with Annual MLK Celebration Founder Barbara Love
NAACP (Established 1909)

Join us as we honor Dr. King’s legacy, rise together in unity, and continue the work of justice and community empowerment.