Friends in Christ at St Paul’s, February is Black History Month.
The vision of God’s Kingdom is one where all races, tribes and nations are welcomed and made one in Christ Jesus – where barriers are broken down and all are full citizens of the household of God. As we work towards making this vision a reality, St. Paul’s will be celebrating Black History Month. Through prayers, stories and short biographies, we hope to shine a spotlight on people of African descent who have made significant contributions to the church and to society.
The celebration will culminate on the afternoon of February 27 when we will virtually join the 7th Annual Celebration of the Black Heritage of our Church, hosted by the Black Anglicans of Canada.
We pray that as we grow in our knowledge of the achievements and contributions of Black people, we will become more open, more loving and more thankful to our Creator who has made such beautiful diversity among his children.
Throughout the month of February take advantage of the free virtual events that are offered through the Town of Newmarket in collaboration with the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association. Details can be found at newmarket.ca/blackhistory
Each week St. Paul’s will feature a story of achievement/contribution by a black individual. Links to these stories appear below:
Celebrating Archbishop Desmond Tutu: This Boxing Day, many of us were saddened to hear the news that Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa had died. A vocal opponent of apartheid, Archbishop Tutu fought for justice in South Africa and beyond, receiving the Nobel Peace prize for his work in 1984… Read more
Celebrating Dr. Howard McCurdy: Dr. Howard McCurdy was a Canadian activist, a member of Parliament, and a professor of science. Born in London Ontario on December 10, 1932, he moved to Amherstburg at the age of nine where he faced racism from his earliest years. The town assumed the Black community would… Read more
Celebrating Black Women Trailblazers: In 1957, Little Rock Central High School was the epicenter of confrontation and a catalyst for change as the fundamental test for the United States to enforce African American civil rights following… Read More
