Rev. Dr. MLK Jr Day of Service

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
To honor Rev. Dr. King’s legacy, mission, and work, join Episcopalians across Louisiana for meaningful, hands-on service.

The Chapel of the Holy Spirit, New Orleans
1100 Broadway St, New Orleans, LA 70118

No registration required. All ages and abilities welcome. Bring your hands, your heart, and your commitment to building the Beloved Community.

Ways to participate:

Ministry donation opportunity:
You can help meet our event needs by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist. It’s a meaningful way to contribute, especially if you can’t attend in person:

Ministry stations:

• Hygiene Bags – St. George’s, NOLA (Link to Amazon Wishlist)
• Weaving mats for the unhoused – St. Paul’s, NOLA (bring plastic shopping bags)
• Food Pantry – Historic St. Luke’s
• Summer Children’s Book Program (All ages) – Historic St. Luke’s
• Kairos Prison Ministry: creating and coloring posters in addition to writing note cards with encouraging, hopeful messages, scripture references, etc. Our results will be given to both Kairos ministries – (1) women inside the prison walls and (2) female family members and friends on the outside who have loved ones in prison. 
• Nonprofit Animal Shelter – Must Luv Dogs dog rescue from Zachary will be sharing opportunities to serve and accepting donations of kibble, treats, and toys for their foster dogs. Learn more at mustluvdogs.org.
• Environmental Evangelism Commission – requesting shovels of all sizes, cultivators, pine straw, and especially trimming and pruning tools!