Sunday, January 18th, 2026
We are pleased to be joined by a host of local musicians to celebrate Martin Luther King in song this Sunday! Liz Barnez, Marty Rein, Krisann Meyer-Corcoran, and Emma Sloniker will lend their talents to our band as we remember King’s life, achievements, and legacy. Known for inspiring a generation to peaceful action in the fight for civil rights, we are called now, more than ever, to embrace the values of justice and freedom that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. espoused in his life.
In remembrance and honor to MLK, Colleen and Mark
*note* We will not have a potluck this Sunday so we can leisurely visit with our guest musicians after our gathering.
Quotes to ponder
Here are some of our favorite MLK, Jr. quotes:
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
The time is always right to do what is right.
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
Morality cannot be legislated, but behavior can be regulated. Judicial decrees may not change the heart, but they can restrain the heartless.
I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.
Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
Sunday, January 18th, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering. A special MLK, Jr. Celebration of Music with Liz Barnez, Marty Rein, Krisann Meyer-Corcoran, and Emma Sloniker joining us! No potluck this Sunday.
Sunday, February 1st, 10:30 a.m. – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering
Sunday, February 15th, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering. Potluck afterwards.
Sunday, March 1st, 10:30 a.m – ZOOM Paths of Heart Gathering
Sunday, March 22, 10:30 a.m. – In person Paths of Heart Gathering
Giving Opportunities
Paths of Heart welcomes and appreciates your generous donations in support of our gatherings and other events. Remember, we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so your donations are tax deductible. Many folks find online donations very convenient and these are always gratefully accepted on our website, https://www.pathsofheart.org/donate/ There is an option for recurring monthly donations, if you so choose. We have also added Venmo as an easy way to donate to Paths of Heart! Just type in @PathsofHeart to find us in the Venmo app. Thank you ever so!
Another easy way to further support Paths of Heart is through the King Soopers Community Rewards Program – If you shop at KS and have a rewards card, you can “link” it to Paths of Heart and King Soopers will donate a portion of your dollars spent (around 5%) to our non-profit. Go to https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards to sign up and link your card. Our organization name is Paths of Heart and organization number is RG782. Let us know if you want help signing up! This one small gesture (by just 25 or so families at this point) helps to generate over $1,000 a year for Paths of Heart, so we appreciate your consideration in participating in this valuable program!!
“Paths of Heart” Labyrinth and Zen Meditation Garden
This was intentioned as a community space, so know that you are always welcome to drop by and walk or sit – you do not need to let us know in advance. Do note that we have experienced the outer “halo” of glass blocks in the labyrinth to be slippery when wet, so it’s best to walk it on a dry day.
Gratitudes
We are grateful for our community of patriotic protectors of democracy who are making their voices heard to create a more kind, loving, and just world.
What are you grateful for today?
“Be mindful. Be grateful. Be positive. Be true. Be kind.”
~ Roy T. Bennett
“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”
~ Epicurus
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
~ A.A. Milne
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good.”
~ Maya Angelou
About Paths of Heart…
Paths of Heart is a high spirited, heart-centered community where we gather together (in new and creative ways!) for music, poetry, commentary, and dialogue to create and nurture joy, compassion, gratitude, and love – in our own lives and throughout the world. Paths of Heart is a 501(c)(3) Human Services/Educational non-profit organization that uses the arts, especially, to encourage and propel seekers of a better, more peaceful world to find ways to serve, while becoming more kind and compassionate human beings.
We welcome you as we collectively and individually explore the sweet mysteries of life – this is an invitation into co-creation!
Visit us on the web at https://www.pathsofheart.org
We hope our physical paths may cross soon!