Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Community Service
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Monday, January 19
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Faith Lutheran Church Elca
108 W 8th St, Morris, Minnesota 56267
The Offices of Community Engagement and Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural Programs at the University of Minnesota, Morris invite members of the campus and greater community to participate in the sixth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Day of Service on Monday, January 19. This day marks the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday and serves as an opportunity for Americans to honor Dr. King’s legacy through community service.
The day includes pre-service discussion, service at sites throughout the community, a short program, and a free community meal. Projects include working with elders, outdoor work, sorting donations, assisting local non-profit organizations, and more. Parking at Faith Lutheran Church and transportation between service sites will be provided. Both the program and meal are free and open to the public.
All volunteers interested in participating in the MLK Day of Service will be welcomed, although pre-registration is highly recommended. Please go to this site to register. https://docs.google.com/a/morris.umn.edu/forms/d/1k8Mr9eV5-6TMG9e14EQZvGPyt96mZJ9G4bTP6KLrPV8/viewform?edit_requested=true
The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President’s national call to service initiative, which calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to pressing national problems. The program is supported by the UMM Offices of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural Programs, Community Engagement, the Black Student Union, and community partners.
Schedule of Events
1:00 p.m.
Registration, Faith Lutheran Church (108 West 8th Street, Morris, MN 56267)
1:30 p.m
Welcome and Orientation
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Service Projects, Morris community
(transportation to service sites and back are provided for free)
Sky View Plaza
http://www.sfhs.org/Services_Page/Assisted_Living/Skyview_Plaza/
Sky View Court
http://www.sfhs.org/Services_Page/Assisted_Living/Skyview_Court/
http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniorliving-detail/skyview-court_1000-court-dr_morris_mn_56267-544363?source=web
5:00 p.m.
Short Program, Faith Lutheran Church
5:30 p.m.
Community Meal, Faith Lutheran Church
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Community Needs
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MLK Day of Service
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MLK Day of Service Mission:
Martin Luther King Day of service honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by providing students and community members with the opportunity to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr’s. life and legacy. The importance and impact of community engagement through projects designed to reflect Martin Luther King Jr’s. life and legacy.
Volunteer for various projects that will be happening on that day. To register and see what types of projects visit the link below.
Everyone is welcome to join us for any of the activities for the day.
Schedule of Events
12 p.m. Registration and Pre‐service Training in Oyate Hall, Student Center, UMM
12:45 p.m. Opening Program in Oyate Hall, Student Center, UMM
1 p.m. Service Projects
4 p.m. March; From East Side Park to Faith Lutheran Church (108 W 8th Street) (weather permitting)
4:30 p.m. Post Reflection; Welcome/Remarks: Chancellor Jacqueline R. Johnson Faith Lutheran Church
5 p.m. Keynote Address: Elliot James Faith Lutheran Church
5:30 p.m. Free Community Meal Featuring Foods of Oppression at Faith Lutheran Church
Register Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JkKStPR-9nHD7hWOab1qM6Kqzb-Rk35wJ7yLiFCbjYw/viewform
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