The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
Celebrates Absalom Jones
Ordained in 1804, Absalom Jones was the first African American to be ordained to the priesthood of the Episcopal Church. He is listed on the Episcopal calendar of saints and blessed on the date of his death – February 13, 1818.
Celebration Theme:
Race to Reconciliation: Prayer
Trinity Cathedral
328 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Friday Evening
February 12, 2016
WORD WAR Movement
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Reception Following
Word War Movement
Founder and Organizer: Taylor Leeper
Mission: To use our words – speaking the truths of the Gospel- to reach, revive, and rescue all people on earth.
Saturday Morning
February 13, 2016
Holy Eucharist
Bishop McConnell, Celebrant
The Rev. Randy Callendar, Guest Preacher
10:30 am
Lunch Following (Free Will Offering)
The Rev. Callendar is the Rector at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Annapolis, MD. He serves as UBE’s youth advisor and is an active member of the following organizations in the Diocese of PA: The Black Clergy, the Anti-Racism Commission, and Youth Advisory Committee.
Registration Deadline: February 5, 2016
Click here for a printable flyer
Click here for a half-page bulletin insert