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Peace and Justice Education Event: What is the August Quarterly?
August 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
EVENT CHANGE – CLEAN SLATE PROGRAM POSTPONED
Thursday, August 22, 2024
7-8 p.m. on Zoom
The August Quarterly Festival is an annual celebration to commemorate the founding of the Union Church of Africans, the first African American Church, independently incorporated in 1813, in the United States. Simply put, the festival stands as a historic testament to African American religious freedom and self-determination. The August Quarterly, which began in 1814, became a kind of Independence Day for Black people on the Delmarva Peninsula. Over the years, it has remained a time of reunion, religious revival and celebration of freedom for the people in and around Wilmington, Delaware. Join us as we learn about this annual weeklong celebration. Hosted by Westminster’s Peace & Justice Work Group.
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Zoom Meeting ID: 860 2752 1655
Westminster’s Peace & Justice Work Group sponsors weekly education events on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. These events feature notable speakers, videos, and discussions on a broad range of topics. Join us for engaging and timely presentations and conversations. Specific information about each class is provided about two weeks in advance. Please check back! For more information, visit Work for Justice + Peace.