Celebration of Absalom Jones

Saturday February 08, 2025 10:15am - 1:00pm

Honoring the life and ministry of the Blessed Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in The Episcopal Church.

Location

Episcopal Academy (Chapel), 1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073

On February 8, we will 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 starting at 10:15 a.m.

Dr. Catharine Meeks, who founded the Absalom Jones Center, will be the guest speaker. Her life’s work has been engaging people in racial justice work. We will have musical performances by the Girls High School Dance Ensemble, Camden Brass Ensemble, the 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 – 1/18 from 12 to 2 p.m. and on 2/1 from noon – 2 p.m. Both rehearsals are being held at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, 6361 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia PA 19151.

On 2/9, 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.

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