Remembering a Life.

Carrying Forward a Legacy. The Atlanta Memorial Service honoring Dr. John M. Perkins—civil rights leader, author, and founder of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA)—was a powerful gathering of remembrance, gratitude, and recommitment. Guests traveled from across the country to Atlanta to celebrate Dr. Perkins' extraordinary life and the profound impact of his work. Among those gathered was his daughter, Elizabeth Perkins, who joined friends, colleagues, community leaders, and others whose lives and work were shaped by his example. We celebrated a man who spent his life reminding us that Christian faith must be lived out through love, justice, reconciliation, and community. But the gathering was about more than remembering what Dr. Perkins accomplished. There was a clear call to action: The work continues. His legacy challenges us to build communities where people are treated with dignity, where reconciliation is pursued, where neighbors are known and valued, and where those most affected by injustice have a voice in shaping the future of their communities. Dr. Perkins may be gone, but he will not be forgotten. The question before us now is not simply, “How will we remember Dr. Perkins?” It is: “What will we do to carry his legacy forward?” #JohnMPerkins #KeepersOfTheFlame #ChristianCommunityDevelopment #CCDA #RacialReconciliation #CommunityDevelopment #Legacy #TheWorkContinues #FCSAtlanta #FCS #SoutheastAtlanta #HistoricSouthAtlanta #ThomasvilleHeights