Contact Pastor Samantha Drennan, co-convenor of the Racial Justice Team
Monday
Jan 20
10:00am
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Prayer and Service
Co-sponsored by the Synod Racial Justice Team, the Synod LGBTQ Task Force, and the Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley, this event will bring people together to honor the legacy of the great civil rights leader. We will begin at 10:00am in the sanctuary for worship, hosted by MCC and led by Brian Jones, Minister for Music & Worship. This will be followed by opportunities to participate in various service projects, and conclude with lunch together.
If you are off that day and would like to help at this event, please register to ensure we have an accurate headcount for lunch.
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve"
Matthew 20:28
Following the worship service, there will be various service projects suitable for all ages. Below are the details of some of the projects that will take place at the event.
Service projects are designed for everyone—children, youth, and adults alike
Service projects for the day will include kid-friendly activities.
JOIN US IN GIVING
Items can be dropped off either on the day of the event or beforehand during synod office hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, closed from Dec 24 to Jan 2), or on Sunday mornings before or after the 10:30am MCC worship service.
The Allentown Rescue Mission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter, meals, and comprehensive support services to homeless men in the Allentown area. It offers programs aimed at helping individuals achieve self-sufficiency through job training, counseling, and spiritual guidance. The mission's goal is to transform lives by addressing both immediate needs and long-term solutions for homelessness.
We will be collecting the following items for the Allentown Rescue Mission:
FOOD NEEDS
Breakfast cereal. Canned mixed fruit. Canned peaches. Canned pears. Granola and cereal bars. Coffee
PERSONAL CARE
Men’s deodorant. Men's body wash
CLOTHING
Men's underwear size 3X-4x. Men's T-shirts size 3X-4X
Asa Packer Elementary School in Bethlehem, PA, is one of sixteen elementary schools in the area, housing kindergarten through fifth grades, as well as one I.U. classroom. With an enrollment of about 400 students, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum in a nurturing environment, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Asa Packer Elementary is dedicated to instilling a love of learning and a sense of civic responsibility in all its students.
We will be collecting the following items for ASA Packer Elementary School:
Children Winter Items
Hats, gloves, jackets and scarves
Location
2354 Grove Road
Allentown, PA 18109
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