Upcoming events
Postponed - anti-racism analysis- Postponed
We will have a training in January of 2027. We are working to plan and continue this critically important training next year.
Community Commemoration & Celebration
Saturday Jan 18 @ 3p - Melodies From Heaven
Hesston Mennonite Church: Central, Kansas Master Chorale, Bethel College, Concert Choir, Hesston College Bel Canto Singers, and Roz McCommon (Bethel Class of 1993) and band
MONDAY, JAN. 19
• Prayer breakfast with local pastors, 8-9 a.m., Bontrager Student Center Dining Hall, Hesston College
• MLK history-themed escape room,10 a.m.-3 p.m., Newton Public Library
• Historic listening experience, 6 p.m., Memorial Hall, Bethel College: recording of Dr. King’s 1960 address at Bethel
• MLK Celebration, 7 p.m., Memorial
Hall: Roz McCommon, Bethel choirs, Bethel orchestra and Hesston College Bel Canto Singers present A Better World: The Journey of MLK
MLK Day Escape Room Challenges
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Newton Council for Racial Justice (NCRJ) invites you to participate in two interactive escape room experiences exploring Dr. King’s life, legacy, and vision for justice.
I Have a Dream: Unlocking the Vision focuses on the words, imagery, and hope of Dr. King’s iconic speech.
The Journey Toward Justice traces his life’s work—from early influences to civil rights action, including his historic visit to Bethel College.
Participants will work together to solve puzzles, uncover hidden stories, and reflect on how Dr. King’s message continues to challenge and inspire us today. Though walk-ins are welcome, registration is recommended to reserve your preferred time slot. Families encouraged to participate. Best suited for ages 5 and up.
Newton Public Library Presents: The Dockum Drugstore Sit-in
This free hybrid event will allow you to attend online or in person in the Intrust Room of the Newton Public Library, or register to attend via Zoom. Registration is required only if you are attending via Zoom
Newton Public Library, in conjunction with Humanities Kansas, presents: Priscilla Barnes. Priscilla is a social justice and equality advocate, as well as the founder of Storytime Village. She will discuss the history of the Dockum Drugstore Sit-in. The sit-in took place in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas. The sit-in was a three-week peaceful protest against segregation in Wichita.
To Register for this event: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FsUZrpu8RDCw6F0Ei7gaJw#/registration
For more information, go to: https://newtonplks.libcal.com/event/14837752
Summer Daze Festival Thrillz Area
NCRJ will have a booth in the “Thrillz Area” at Summer Daze. Booths in this family-friendly area of Summer Daze typically feature organizational information, as well as kids' activities. Stop by and say hi, or check out how you can get involved with the Newton Community for Racial Justice, and support a more intentionally anti-racist community.
Booth @ Open Streets
We are SO excited to have our community activities booth at Open streets 2025 here in Newton!