North Fulton’s Eagles Nest Church in Roswell turned inspiration into civic impact on Sunday, Oct. 18, when hundreds of parishioners and community members of all ages marched across Holcomb Bridge Road to the East Roswell Library early voting site. The high-energy march, led by Senior Pastor Lee Jenkins, served as a powerful demonstration of civic duty, encouraging eligible voters to make their voices heard ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election.
Prior to casting their ballots, participants had the opportunity to preview sample ballots and consult election officials via Fulton County’s mobile voting unit. Emphasizing its nonpartisan nature, the church strictly focused on voter education and participation without endorsing any political candidates or parties.
“The church cannot stand on the sidelines while decisions that affect our neighbors and our future are being made,” Jenkins said. “We can help people get informed, prepare, and participate without telling them how to vote. That is faith in action.”
The weekend initiative underscored the critical importance of looking beyond top-tier contests to understand the entire ballot.
“Every part of the ballot matters, from top-of-the-ticket races like governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state down to state Senate and House seats, county commission races, and constitutional amendments,” added Jenkins.
“In 2022, six out of 10 eligible Black men did not vote in the midterm elections. That’s a startling number and it’s not just them. Many young people and college students who were eligible also stayed home. Those are voices that went unheard.”
Pastor Jenkins challenged faith leaders across the state to sustain this momentum by sharing official election resources, organizing educational workshops, and inspiring their communities to step up and participate.
This milestone event builds on the momentum of Eagles Nest Church’s recent expansion into its new Roswell campus, housed in a former Kohl’s store.
The “From Kohl’s to Souls to Polls” initiative serves as a physical and spiritual extension of the congregation’s core mission: uniting the community around faith, fellowship, and active civic involvement.
Courtesy of Eagles Nest Church
The church urges all eligible voters to verify their registration status, review their sample ballots, and establish a voting plan, whether voting early, on Election Day, or via absentee ballot.
Official resources and tools can be accessed through Fulton County Voter and Elections or https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/Georgia’s My Voter Page (voting locations and ballot contents may vary).
“Souls to the Polls is a reminder that the future of our community is shaped by all of us,” Jenkins said. “We care about our country, our state, and our community, and we show it by showing up.”
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By The Atlanta Voice Staff
