MLK Day of Service with The Rev. Tiffany C. Chaney

On Monday, January 20, Inspiritus held its 11th annual MLK Day of Service, Learning and Advocacy at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Peachtree Corners.  The day began with learning for all ages to add context and meaning to the day’s service and advocacy. 

Pastor Tiffany Chaney from Montgomery, Alabama, led a dynamic and inspiring  learning experience, Beneath the Surface: Going Deeper with the Words of Dr. King, which included time for conversation and reflection, studying Dr. King's writings and relating his mission to our own today: “The challenge before us today is to develop a coalition of conscience and get rid of this problem that has been one of the nagging and agonizing ills of our nation over the years.” - Rev. Martin Luther King Jr

 It was a thoughtful reminder to the audience that there is still work to be done.

(Read full remarks here).

Photos from the 2020 Lutheran MLK Day of Service

During the day, 253 volunteers filled the fellowship hall to assist in 21 service projects benefiting people served by Inspiritus, as well as, other community organizations hosted by local Lutheran churches. The volunteer’s participation will have a lasting impact on those we serve and those served by churches in our community. The volunteers also wrote 200 letters to elected officials to advocate for keeping immigrant families together (#KeepFamiliesTogether, led by Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service)  and for the need to expand Georgia’s expungement law (Second Chance for Georgia Campaign, led by the Georgia Justice Project). The whole-hearted participation of everyone made for a powerful experience of growth and connection.