Living Your Purpose

This event features Dr. Lowell “Chris” Matthews who lives, teaches, and volunteers in New Hampshire. “I will share my personal story of growing up in Tennessee [and now] living and working in New Hampshire,” Matthews says. “As we reflect on Martin Luther King’s life, we can find ways to embrace our own purpose—whether through activism, compassion, or simply making a positive impact in our daily lives.”

Dr. Lowell C. Matthews (Chris) is the founder and executive director of Mokse Educational Services, a national nonprofit dedicated to stopping the stigma associated with incarceration. He serves as professor of business administration and management at Southern New Hampshire University and is known for his experiential class delivery allowing students to use the community as their textbook. He currently volunteers as the board chair for the Endowment of Health, board member for the Black Heritage Trail of NH, and mentor for Equity Leaders Fellowship.

Jazz pianist Kevin Preval will open the program and a reception to follow.

Kevin Preval of Derry NH, will open the celebration with piano jazz numbers. A music teacher and business owner, he loves all music, especially jazz.

The event will be hosted at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 114 Main St. Kennebunk,

A $20 donation requested and those 18 years and under are free.This event will also benefit Black History Month for school children in Portland.