Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance at the Easter Sunday Resurrection Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the historic Auburn Avenue congregation where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached.
The service was led by the Rev. Senator Raphael Warnock, who acknowledged the Grammy-winning singer's presence and her connection to the church community. Carey was seated among the congregation for the full service, drawing attention from attendees who shared the moment on social media throughout the morning.
Ebenezer Baptist Church has long been a destination for high-profile visitors, but Easter Sunday services carry particular weight at the church. The Resurrection Service is one of the most attended events on Ebenezer's annual calendar, and Carey's appearance added an unexpected layer of excitement to the holiday.
Warnock, who has served as senior pastor at Ebenezer since 2005 while simultaneously representing Georgia in the U.S. Senate, used the Easter message to speak about renewal and community resilience. The church, which sits at the heart of the Sweet Auburn Historic District, remains one of Atlanta's most visited landmarks and a living symbol of the city's civil rights legacy.
Carey has previously spoken about her faith and its role in her life and career. Her appearance at Ebenezer placed her in a lineage of musicians, politicians, and public figures who have worshipped at the church over its more than 130-year history.
