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Lift Every Voice! A Concert to benefit Norwalk Children's Foundation

Upholding Dr. Martin Luther King’s Dream

Wilton Presbyterian Church and Grace Baptist Church (Norwalk) join hands to sponsor Lift Every Voice: A Concert of Celebration, a gospel and jazz concert to benefit Norwalk Children’s Foundation, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

Lift Every Voice will feature Pete Malinverni, world-renowned jazz musician and Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music. Malinverni will bring in singers from SUNY and beyond for this inspirational experience for the whole family. (For more information on Pete Malinverni, go to www.petemalinverni.com.)

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This is not the first time the two congregations have worked together.  Countering Dr. King's statement that "the most segregated hour in Christian America is the 11 o'clock worship hour," the two churches have held joint worship services once a year for nearly a decade.  But members said they wanted to expand their relationship beyond worship.  The pastors of both churches fully support their joint venture.


Rev. Lindsay Curtis, pastor of Grace Baptist Church says, “This is just another opportunity for our two churches to express by our deeds our commitment to seeing beyond skin color and to embrace the benefits of such.” Rev. Shannon White, pastor of Wilton Presbyterian Church says, “Music and service provide our congregations a perfect opportunity to get to know one another better and to support the vision of Dr. King. Pete Malinverni’s music helps us do that. We hope our relationship with Grace Baptist will continue to expand over the years.”

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Lift Every Voice will be performed at Wilton Presbyterian Church, 48 New Canaan Road in Wilton, CT on January 26, 2014. Tickets may be purchased for $20/Adults and $10 Children. See contact information below. Both congregations will host a reception in the WPC Parish Hall immediately following the concert. 

All are welcome.

For more information, please call 203-762-5514 or email lifteveryvoice2014@gmail.com.

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