Absalom Jones: Raphaelle PealeAbsalom Jones, born into slavery in 1746, was an African American abolitionist and clergyman. He was the first African American priest in the Episcopal Church.
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians will hold its annual service commemorating Jones on Sunday, March 2, 4 p.m., at St. Cyprian’s Church in Roxbury. The Rt. Rev. Steven Charleston, Dean of Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, will be the guest preacher. A highlight of the service is the presentation of the Frederick Douglass Isaacs Jr. Lay Leadership Awards, given to persons of color nominated from parishes around the diocese. The day’s offering is designated for the UBE chapter’s scholarship fund.
For more information, please call Marsha Isaacs at 617-389-5765.
St. Cyprian's Church
1073 Tremont Street
Roxbury