The Georgia Democrat served to represent the state's 5th District for more than three decades. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson), Xernona Clayton, the god mother of Rep. John Lewis' son John-Miles Lewis, addresses the funeral service for the late congressman at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s Remarks at Congressman John Lewis’ Funeral. This week, Lewis also became the country’s first Black lawmaker to lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda. We hope your warm memories and the love and prayers of your families and friends will be of comfort to you in the days ahead,” he adds. Carter took a moment to share words of condolences in the form of a letter. A message from former President Jimmy Carter is read at John Lewis’ funeral by Rev. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. Waging Peace. Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Passing of Bill Gates Sr. Carter Center Names Dr. Kashef Ijaz as New Vice President for Health Programs. While his achievements are enjoyed by all Americans, we Georgians know him as our neighbor, friend and representative,” the former president, a Georgia native, continues. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Former President Bill Clinton speaks during the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. One Copenhill | 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway | Atlanta, GA 30307(404) 420-5100 | [email protected] © 2020 The Carter Center. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Passing of Bill Gates Sr. September 14, 2020. Raphael Warnock: "Throughout his remarkable life, John has been a blessing to countless people and we are proud to be among those whose lives he has touched" pic.twitter.com/bDcqCmDdFI. Building Hope.A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, after traveling via motorcade from the Georgia state Capitol where he was lying in state overnight, his funeral is to be held at Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson). (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Mourners arrive for the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Alyssa Pointer / [email protected], 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses the service. (AP Photo/John Bazemore), Mourners place flowers on the casket Rep. John Lewis at South-View Cemetery, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. Former President George W. Bush speaks during the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, died Friday, July 17, 2020. A message from former President Jimmy Carter is read at John Lewis’ funeral by Rev. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. Throughout his remarkable life, John has been a blessing to countless people, and we’re proud to be among those whose lives he has touched. The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to … Alyssa Pointer / [email protected], 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Former President Barack Obama, addresses the service. Former President Jimmy CarterJimmy CarterPresidential debate ratings plummet on broadcast networks Unseemly brawl unlikely to change a thing Trump nominated a third time for Nobel Peace Prize MORE paid tribute to the late civil rights icon Rep. John LewisJohn LewisThe House's stake in filibuster reform Hillicon Valley: Productivity, fatigue, cybersecurity emerge as top concerns amid pandemic | Facebook critics launch alternative oversight board | Google to temporarily bar election ads after polls close Underwood takes over as chair of House cybersecurity panel MORE (D-Ga.) in remarks read aloud at his funeral in Atlanta on Thursday. We hope your warm memories and the love and prayers of your family and friends will be comfort to you in the days ahead. The services will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church starting at 11 a.m. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms enters Ebenezer Baptist Church during the funeral for Rep. John Lewis at , Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. Alyssa Pointer / [email protected], 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Flowers and a card from Stacy Abrams and Fair Fight. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax. Alyssa Pointer / [email protected], 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - A woman becomes emotional during the service. At his funeral, top lawmakers, former presidents and friends and family remembered Lewis, one of the first Freedom Riders who was also the youngest person to speak at the March on Washington in 1963, for his lifelong commitment to fighting racial injustice and voter suppression. Alyssa Pointer / [email protected], 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - The Honor Guard places the casket for the funeral service. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. appears at a press conference ahead of House votes on H.R. A military honor guard moved the casket of Rep. John Lewis into Ebenezer Baptist Church for his funeral, Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. Former Presidents Obama, Bush and Clinton delivered remarks honoring Lewis’s memory in-person at the service on Thursday, meaning all four living former presidents paid respects to Lewis on the day of his funeral. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, his funeral is held at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. Former President Barack Obama, addresses the service during the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Please sign up below for important news about the work of The Carter Center and special event invitations. On the sixth day of the “Celebration of Life” for Rep. John Lewis, after traveling via motorcade from the Georgia state Capitol where he was lying in state overnight, his funeral is to be held at Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, with burial to follow. Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool. The scene is set for the funeral service for the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. September 16, 2020. While his achievements are enjoyed by all Americans, we Georgians know him as our neighbor, friend and representative. 7327 - the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Washington. President Jimmy Carter sent his condolences in the form of a letter meant to be read aloud at the service. Throughout his remarkable life, John has been a blessing to countless people. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, Pool), Mourners stand outside Ebenezer Baptist Church during the funeral for Rep. John Lewis at , Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Atlanta. Alyssa Pointer / [email protected], 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Rep. John Lewis’ casket is wrapped in a flag as it is transported from the Capitol. While unable to be there physically, Carter took a moment to share words of condolences to Lewis' family. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. Rev. Waging Peace. “Throughout his remarkable life, John has been a blessing to countless people and we are proud to be among those whose lives he has touched. Alyssa Pointer / [email protected], 7/30/20 - Atlanta, GA - Andrew Young follow along with the program.