Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service planned for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday. Last year The Park Slope Parents (www.parkslopeparents.com) contacted the church about celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with a “Day of Service.” From 10 AM in the morning until 2 PM in the afternoon, over 200 men, women and children came to Gethsemane with food and clothing for our food pantry and baked goods to sell that resulted in a $400 donation for more food. Families gathered to sing, read stories, and create a banner, as we shared about the importance of treating everyone with kindness, respect, and equity. Rev. Alexander talked to the children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and his message of equal rights, and the “call to action” from Barak Obama. Several Park Slope Parents shared their musical talents as people joined us throughout the day. This next year we hope to build upon the success of last year’s event as we plan another “Day of Service” at The Church of