Celebrating The Life and Ministry of Blessed Absalom Jones

Name: Celebrating The Life and Ministry of Blessed Absalom Jones
Start: 2025-02-08T10:15:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-08T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Episcopal Academy

Schedule

Sat Feb 08 2025 at 10:15 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Episcopal Academy | Newtown Square, PA

A diocesan service celebrating the Life and Ministry of Blessed Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in The Episcopal Church.
About this Event

"The Night Is Long But Light Comes In The Morning"

Service

Join us as we honor the life and ministry of the Blessed Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in The Episcopal Church, with a service at Episcopal Academy's chapel.

The gathering begins at 10:15 a.m. with Eucharist service at 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Catharine Meeks, Bestselling author and founder of the Absalom Jones Center for racial justice, will be the guest speaker. There will also be musical performances by Girls High School Dance Ensemble, Camden Brass Ensemble, Intermezzo Choir Ministry and the St. James School Choir.

Those wishing to sing in the choir for the service are invited to one of two rehearsal dates – January 18 and February 1 from 12 to 2 p.m. Both rehearsals are being held at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia PA 19151.

For all other questions or concerns, please contact the chair of Absalom Jones 2025, The Rev. Canon Jordan F. Casson, at [email protected] or 484-466-5330.

Lunch

Lunch will follow immediately after worship service. Please indicate when registering if you will be in attendance.

Book Signing

On February 9, Dr. Meeks will also be at St. Andrew St. Monica for a book signing of The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations on Racial Healing from 1-3 p.m. Purchase the book and Register Here.