Building community, uniting a nation the non-violent way.

This is the ambition of Mission Impossible 2026 Dream Week, to be held Jan. 16 to Jan. 25 as part of honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of peace through non-violence and taking action for improved communities.

MLK Day, the only federal holiday designated a National Day of Service, is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country, including those in Williamsport and throughout the region, step up to make communities more equitable and take action to create the beloved community of Dr. King’s dream.

King’s fight for systemic change serves as a call to action for the Day of Service.

It’s a day to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

During the last quarter-century, the MLK Day Service has grown, and its impact increased as more Americans embraced the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities.

In Lycoming County, representatives of STEP, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lycoming College, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, the United Way of North Central Pa., the United Churches of Lycoming County have been organizing activities with many more partner agencies for over a week of events.

Here’s a list:

• MLK Worship Service hosted by City Alliance Church with Northway Community Church and Antioch Church, 380 W. Fourth St., 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18.

• James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., MLK Day Children’s Event, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19.

• Peace Walk, beginning at Bethel AME Church, 601 Hepburn St., noon to 12:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19

• Penn College Lunch and Learn, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Bush Campus Center, One College Ave. (pre-registration required).

• “King in the Wilderness,” movie at the District Cinema, 965 Lycoming Mall Circle, Muncy at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25. Tickets will be distributed during Dream Week events.

In addition to events, Dream Week 2026 features an array of service opportunities, including:

• Friday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., Sojourner Truth Ministries Kitchen Takeover (prep) service opportunity hosted by New Covenant Church, 202 E. Third St. and Saturday, Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a meal service.

• Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 8 a.m to 2 p.m., Rise Up Village Bakery Service Project, 202 E. Third St.

• Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Rescue Workers Cleanout, 337 Bridge St.

• Wednesday, Jan. 21, from noon to 2 p.m., Central Pennsylvania Food Bank food box packaging, 3301 Wahoo Drive.

• Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 2:30 to 6 p.m., Thrive meal packing, 202 E. Third St.