Celebrating Absalom Jones

6715 North Mockingbird Lane,Paradise Valley AZ 85253

18 February, 2023

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Saturday, February 18 at 2pm | Sanctuary & Livestream “What we do for the African American community benefits everybody. Anything that knocks down barriers is a good thing.” -Br. Lee Hughes, OP Bl. (Blessed) Absalom Jones holds a special place in history. Born into slavery in Delaware in 1746, Jones purchased freedom for his family and began attending St. George’s Methodist Episcopal. One Sunday, African American congregants were asked to move from their seats on the first floor to the upper balcony – where they would not be seen. Following this incident, Jones left the congregation. Jones was later ordained as the first African- American Episcopal priest. The service of liturgy and Holy Eucharist with Bishop Jennfer Reddall is hosted by The Karl and Virginia Washington Arizona Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, in partnership with the Episcopal Church’s Diocese of Arizona. The Rev. Venessa MacKenzie will be our guest preacher with music by Saint Barnabas featuring Ms. Jackie Island of All Saints’ Episcoal Church in Phoenix. All are welcome. Read More: saintbarnabas.org/jones or scan the QR code below. Questions? Contact Br. Lee Hughes, OP at [email protected].