The Twin Cities observance of the 1965 Selma March will be held March 8th, 2-4 p.m., beginning at the State Capitol and ending at Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Saint Paul. Music by Larry Long, Tonia Hughes, andCameron Wright.
Led by a coalition of faith communities, we will come together from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, political preferences and across socio-economic differences. We will come together across all that could divide us to be unified in this moment in recognition of the interfaith march of 1965 from Selma to Montgomery, with hopes of inspiring continued partnerships. We join this march with others across the country, including those in Selma. We are stronger together in bringing justice to this broken and hurting world.
The Twin Cities observance of the 1965 Selma March will be held March 8th, 2-4 p.m., beginning at the State Capitol and ending at Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Saint Paul.
We invite you to spread the word, to register, to donate, and to consider becoming a financial partner.
You can join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. On the day of the march, we will be using the hashtag #Selma2MN to connect on social media.
Event
March 8, 2015
2:00pm Gather at the Capitol
2:20pm March begins
3:00pm Program at Central Presbyterian
Register and join the Facebook event.
Blurbs and printable bulletin inserts are available for your use here.
Event details
2:00pm At the State Capitol
Historical Context by Yusef Mgeni
Prayer by Rev. Alfonso Reff
2:20pm March begins
2:45pm Arriving at Central Presbyterian
Music by Larry Long, Tonia Hughes and Cameron Wright
3:00pm At Central Presbyterian
Welcome by Pastor David Colby
Speaker: Dr. Barbara Holmes
Speaker: Rabbi Adam Spilker
Spoken Word: Joe Davis
4:00pm Reception in the Friendship Room / Dining Hall
Parking Possibilities
Near Central Presbyterian
- Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar St, multiple parking options
- Minnesota Public Radio, 480 Cedar Street, 40 free spaces
- World Trade Center, 477 Cedar Street, 75 chaser tickets available at church, paid parking also available
- Elmer Anderson Parking Ramp, 540 Cedar Street, 12 free spaces
There are several additional paid parking lots near the church, along with on-street parking.
Near State Capitol
- Capitol parking-Lot K, 12th and Cedar, 90 free spaces
- Light rail, Green Line Capitol Station or 10th St Station