From C4SO REMEMBER. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth (short for June 19th) marks the historic moment when African Americans were freed from slavery in Texas. Juneteenth commemorates African American suffering and overcoming, and honors the end to slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and ensure the freedom of all enslaved people. During the two-and-a-half years between the signing of the
We celebrated Juneteenth in yesterday’s liturgy. The ELCA website has a litany adapted from “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which we incorporated into our worship. Then, in the afternoon a group from church joined the Juneteenth festivities in a nearby park.
We celebrated Juneteenth in yesterday’s liturgy. The ELCA website has a litany adapted from “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which we incorporated into our worship. Then, in the afternoon a group from church joined the Juneteenth festivities in a nearby park.
Well said and absolutely sharable. Thank you for this call to the church. This is consistent with God's character and heart for His children.
Thank you