On September 15, 2026, we had the privilege of attending the 63rd Memorial Observance of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing and the Grand Opening of the 16th Street Baptist Church Education and Visitor Center.
We heard amazing worship music from The Carlton Reese Memorial Unity Choir, reflections from Mayor Randall Woodfin, and inspirational words from Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of The Equal Justice Initiative.
We honored the innocent children whose lives were taken on September 15, 1963 – Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley. Their tragic deaths cast a light on the hatred and injustice of the time and helped galvanize a movement that led to landmark civil rights legislation advancing liberty and justice for all.
As we remember their lives and legacy, we hope the 16th Street Baptist Church Education and Visitor Center will inspire the church and our community to build a future worthy of the dreams these young girls never had the chance to fulfill.
63rd Memorial Observance of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing
Grand Opening of the 16th Street Baptist Church Education and Visitor Center
