PLEASE JOIN US
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church will hold its 71st Annual Women’s Day Observance Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in our sanctuary at 454 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.
Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at the church’s Legacy Center, adjacent to the church, at 455 Washington Avenue.
Public parking is available. There is no fee for weekend parking at public meters.
This yearly event is organized by the church’s Women’s Council, which was established in 1954 at the recommendation of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
About our Speaker
Ms. Beverly Black is a nationally recognized advocate in women’s rights, social justice and higher education. For almost two decades, she has been engaged in global ministry, serving citizens across the world. A humanitarian leader, she serves as a board member for multiple nonprofits. She recently was named a recipient of the National TRIO Achiever Award, joining the ranks of the Rev. Dr. – and U.S. senator – Raphael Warnock, U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams as well as actress, producer and EGOT winner Viola Davis. Trio programs enable low-income and first generation college students, veterans and others to excel in higher education.
During the Women’s Day service, Ms. Black will celebrate God’s presence in our lives with a message inspired by this year’s theme: Empowered by Grace: How God’s grace empowers women to serve, lead, and overcome adversity.
The scriptural focus for this event is Psalm 46:5b, “God will help her when morning dawns.”
PLEASE GIVE
Women’s Day is an annual event to honor the women of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and an opportunity to raise funds for its support.
In tandem with this year’s event, Dexter’s Women’s Council has launched its Crowning Glory Campaign, which features multi-tiered, incentivized giving levels.
How to Give
Online • via our secure form:
● Select PUBLIC DONATION and enter the amount of your gift
● At the bottom of the form, please select DEDICATE THIS GIFT
● For dedication type, select IN HONOR OF via the dropdown menu
● For dedication name, please type “Women’s Day 2025”
You’ll be directed to enter additional information and will receive an email confirmation from receipts@qgiv.net.
By mail • via check:
Add “Women’s Day 2025,” in the memo line and mail to:
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
Administrative Office
455 Washington Ave.
Montgomery AL 36104
Campaign Participation Deadline
The names of patrons whose contributions are received by 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 8th will be included in the Women’s Day keepsake program.
Patrons who meet this deadline may also receive special recognition.
The most charitable youth contributor will receive the Youth Ministry Award, while the most generous givers in the Double Crown and Men of Valor tiers will receive tangible reminders of this collective effort: commemorative crowns that represent and reflect God’s marvelous light.
These honors will be bestowed at a future presentation, beyond the date of Women’s Day.
(Giving tiers are inclusive of church members’ annual event assessments.)
We appreciate every expression of support – your prayers, your time and your treasure.