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Absalom Jones Commemoration

February 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST

Join us for a commemoration of the life and legacy of the Reverend Absalom Jones, America’s first Black Episcopal priest. Presented by the Edward Demby Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee. 

In-person at the Barth House and online via Zoom.

Presentation: Ms. Barbara Williams

Historical Reenactment: The Rev. Canon Anthony Alexander

Panel Discussion:
Dr. Lorina Cohoon
Dr. Linda Khumalo
Dr. Ladrica Menson-Furr
Mr. Edward Smith II

Reception to follow.

Register for virtual participation at tinyurl.com/AbsalomJones24

Details

Date:
February 24
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST
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Website:
tinyurl.com/AbsalomJones24

Organizer

The Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee
Phone
(901) 526-0023
Email
diocese@episwtn.org
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Venue

Barth House
407 Patterson St.
Memphis, TN 38111 United States
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