On Monday, people gathered at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church to commemorate King's achievements and his vision for peace instead of violence.

In honor of Martin Luther King Junior Day on Jan. 20, residents of Canton, N.C., held a service to honor the late civil rights leader's life and legacy.

The church on Mount Pleasant, which dates back to 1828, held a farewell carol service on December 22 – attracting a full house. Although reports suggest a dwindling congregation and rising costs are ...