Program honors first African-American Episcopal priest
Aspecial service honoring Absalom Jones, the first African-American priest of the Episcopal Church, will be held at 4 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road N.W.
Jones, was a former slave and in the 1700s co-founded the Free African Society, which aided the sick, widows and orphans and newly freedmen.
The Rev. Gregory V. Eason Sr., senior pastor of Big Bethel A.M.E. Church, will be the guest speaker. The Big Bethel Mass Choir will provide the music.
The event is sponsored by the Atlanta chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians. A reception will follow.
About the Author
Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.
