Webinar: ‘From Slavery to Freedom’ Book Launch
2025-12-02 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join this special event—on the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery—highlighting the launch of a new theological learning resource published by Forward Movement. “From Slavery to Freedom” tells stories of slavery and freedom from the Caribbean, Kenya, Pakistan, and the U.S.; addresses the past complicity of the Anglican Church and other faith communities; and challenges the church to fight against all forms of modern-day slavery. Speakers include:

The Rt. Rev. Howard Gregory, retired archbishop of the West Indies and former bishop of Jamaica
The Rt. Rev. John Holder, retired archbishop of the West Indies and former bishop of Barbados
The Rev. Katherine Grieb, director of the Center for Anglican Communion Studies, Virginia Theological Seminary
The Rev. Daniel Karanja, Africa and Asia partnership officer, The Episcopal Church
The Rev. Stephen Spencer, director of theology and implementation, Anglican Communion Office
The Rev. Pervaiz Sultan, Church of Pakistan

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2026 Winter Book Study Reading Plan
2026-01-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
Critical Race Theology: White Supremacy, American Christianity, and the Ongoing Culture Wars
Juan Floyd-Thomas, Associate Professor, Vanderbilt Divinity School
We are called in our Baptismal Covenant to “strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.” Critical Race Theology examines how theological ideas have been used historically and systematically to justify racial hierarchy and uphold white supremacy. This four-week study draws on Black Liberation Theology and Womanist thought to offer a pathway toward genuine systemic repair and a more just vision of the Beloved Community.
Reading Schedule
Week 1: Preface, Introduction, and Chapter 1 — January 14, 2026
Week 2: Chapters 2 and 3 — January 21, 2026
Week 3: Chapter 4 — January 28, 2026
Week 4: Chapter 5 and Closing Discussion — February 4, 2026
Come prepared to be challenged, transformed, and equipped for the sacred, intersectional work of justice, healing, and repair.
If you are interested in joining this Zoom-based winter book study with Canon J. Lee Hill, Jr., please contact Tammy Lewis or 804-622-3194.

Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Commemorating the Rt. Rev. Barbara C. Harris and the Rev. Absalom Jones
2026-02-12 18:30 - 21:30 | St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Arlington, 2609 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
The Diocese of Virginia invites you to a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist commemorating the consecration of the Rt. Rev’d Barbara Clementine Harris, the first woman Bishop in the Anglican Communion, and celebrating the life and witness of the Rev. Absalom Jones, the first African American priest in The Episcopal Church. The Rt. Rev’d Gayle E. Harris, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia, will preside and preach. Bishop Harris, Canon Ricardo Sheppard, and the Very Rev. Janettarose Greene will serve as co-celebrants.
