Events for May 3, 2026
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Special Events
2-4 p.m.
Council Grove - Kaw Mission Councils
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"Kaw Mission 175th Commemoration" by Mark Brooks, Kaw Mission Historic Site administrator2-5 p.m.
Topeka - "Beyond Theology: What Would Jesus Do?" Documentary Screening
A locally-produced documentary about the Topeka preacher who popularized the question: What Would Jesus Do? will be screened at the Kansas Museum of History on Sunday, May 3rd, beginning at 2pm. In 1896, Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, the minister at Central Congregational church in Topeka, published the book IN HIS STEPS based upon a series of stories he told in Sunday evening services. Influenced by the social gospel movement of his time, Sheldon put his faith into action and encouraged others to do so as well. A production of KTWU, the program features thoughtful reflections by noted preachers, scholars and theologians from across the U.S. as well as insights provided by Sheldon?s biographer, Timothy Miller, and excerpts from a play scripted by Topeka playwright Philip Grecian. Twenty years after its premiere, this program continues to provide thought-provoking content that will be the subject of discussion following the screening. The documentary was distributed nationally by American Public Television along with a ten-part series presented under the title ?Beyond Theology." Producer Dave Kendall, longtime host of the "Sunflower Journeys" series, will be on hand to take part in the dialogue following the screening. Ongoing Exhibits
1-5 p.m.
Topeka - Kansas Museum of History - Special Exhibit - Celebrating Kansas!
Celebrating KANSAS! features stories and images from across the state and is organized into the six tourism regions of Kansas, with an additional section highlighting stories that cover the entire state. A timeline of the magazine takes visitors from 1945 when it launched as To the Stars through its most recent issues under current editor Andrea Etzel.
