Every February, Americans are invited to think seriously about our nation’s history from the perspective of the African-American experience. Black history is profoundly illuminating: It produces a bright light by which we can make an honest assessment of… Read More
Office of Black Ministries Internalized Oppression Retreats and WorkshopsThrough a series of modules, this internalized oppression curriculum educates participants about institutional, interpersonal, and internal oppression to facilitate a healing process that empowers people for transformational ministry in the… Read More
In 1804, Absalom Jones was the first black priest ordained in the Episcopal Church. African Americans have belonged to and financially supported the Episcopal Church since its inception in 1789. Celebrate the contributions of African Americans with us… Read More
This is a report released by the congressional Joint Economic Committee. Click here to view the report.
Episcopal and Anglican Studies Faculty PositionEmory University’s Candler School of Theology invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position in Episcopal and Anglican Studies to begin in fall 2021. Appointments can be made at any rank, including Assistant Professor,… Read More
Our third and last seminar covering the structure of the Episcopal Church will be on Sunday, August 30, at 1 pm. This will be an electronic meeting, so you will need to sign in with the instructions sent… Read More
There are 14 branches of the NAACP in Arizona. To find one near you, click here.
Available at ChurchPublishing.org and Amazon.com Preaching Black Lives (Matter) is an anthology that asks, “What does it mean to be church where if Black lives matter?” Prophetic imagination would have us see a future in which all Christians would… Read More
This is an obvious truth in light of God’s love for all God’s children. But this has not been the experience for many in the U.S. In recent years, young black males were 21 times more likely to… Read More
The Province VIII Black African Ministries (BAM) Joint Statement on Systemic Racism has been created with other leaders from the Western Region of The Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). Click here to read the statement.
“Cast your vote, not on a partisan basis, not based on your biases, but vote your values. Vote the values of human dignity and equality. Vote the values of the rock on which this country was built. Vote.”… Read More
Ready for the public on August 15, the new web site will bring news of Arizona’s growing UBE chapter. Membership is open to all races of people.
Join UBE for the Absalom Jones service Sunday, February 12, 2020. Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church is located on 39th Avenue and Maryland in Phoenix.
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Posted: February 11, 2021 by Fredoug
Who is Absolom Jones?
Here are the details of his life and struggles. From UBE national headquarters.