The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries is excited to collaborate with organizations across the Diocese of Long Island to host the annual MLK Day of Service. Over the course of the week, we will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by bringing communities together in acts of service and solidarity. Join us for a variety of impactful projects and initiatives designed to make a difference in the lives of others and inspire a spirit of unity and compassion.
Is your church participating in a service project this MLK Weekend? Email Chelsy DeHart, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, with the details!
Service Projects
Friday, January 17th
- Food Pantry at St. George's, Astoria
- Contact: The Rev. Spencer Cantrell, spencer@stgeorgeastoria.org
- Location: 14-20 27th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11102
- Time: Afternoon
Sunday, January 19th
- Community Kitchen at the Cathedral of the Incarnation / Mercer School of Theology
- Description: Chefs of all ages are invited to prepare a warm winter meal for Neighbors Being Neighbors.
- Contact: The Rev. Kate Salisbury, ksalisbury@incarnationgc.org
- Location: 65 Fourth Street, Garden City, NY 11530
- Time: 10 AM to 11 AM
- Packing Snack Bags for Community Help in Park Slope (CHiPS) at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral in Brooklyn
- Description: All are welcome to decorate and pack snack bags for CHiPS
- Contact: The Rev. Brendan Nee, bnee@stannholytrinityorg
- Locations: 157 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Monday, January 20th
- Thrift Shop and Library at St. Paul's, Patchogue
- Location: 31 Rider Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772
- Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
- Contact: The Rev. James Reiss, clergy@stpaulspatchogue.org
- Gural JCC & Trinity St. John's, Hewlett
Location: 207 Grove Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Time: 1-4p
Description: The Gural JCC and Trinity-St. John’s Church are teaming up for a special MLK Day of Service. First, we will learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., exploring how we can work toward achieving his dream for social justice in our society. Then we will engage in a service project to provide less fortunate preschoolers in our community with Early Learner Family Resource Kits
P.E.A.C.E. Afterschool
Location: 100 Terrace Ave., Ste. 110, Hempstead, NY 11550
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Contact: The Rev. Denise Galloway, dgalloway@incarnationgc.org
Friday, January 24th
- Huntington Interfaith Homeless Initiative - Monthly Meal Prep Program at St. John's, Huntington
- Location: 12 Prospect Street, Huntington, NY
- Time: 4 PM
- Contact: The Rev. Zach Baker, zbaker@stjohnshuntington.org, Phone: (631) 427-1752 x 3