Feast of Absalom Jones - Worship Service
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The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland’s Reparations Committee and Truth & Reconciliation Commission and The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, will host a service of worship to celebrate the feast of Absalom Jones. Absalom Jones (1746-1818) was an African American abolitionist, clergyman, and leader of the African American church movement. He was born into slavery in Delaware and became the first African American Episcopal priest. The service will occur on Saturday February 14, at 9:00 a.m. Participate live at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, 4 E University Parkway, Baltimore, 21218 or join via livestream. Visit episcopalmaryland.org for more information.