Annual Celebration of the Feast of Absalom Jones

On February 14, the diocese will celebrate the Feast of Absalom Jones with a service of Negro spirituals and lessons followed by a luncheon, during which Bishop Sam Rodman will speak. Jones, whose feast day is February 13, was the first Black Episcopal priest.

This year’s commemoration is co-sponsored by The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry and Charlotte Angels chapters of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE).

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by February 7 so we can plan for lunch. There is no cost for the luncheon.

If you cannot attend but wish to commemorate Absalom Jones’ feast day, consider donating to the Absalom Jones Fund, which supports Episcopal HBCUs.