

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Charting a Legacy: African Americans in the Episcopal Church, Past and Present
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Program on African American History in the Episcopal Church – January 10, 2026

All are invited to attend “Charting a Legacy: African Americans in the Episcopal Church, Past and Present” sponsored by the Historical Society of the Episcopal Church and presented at St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 3801 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. St. Thomas has the distinction of being the first Black Episcopal Church in Chicago, with a continuing mission “not to be just a strong Black parish, but a parish that is wholly Christian, reaching out to those in the surrounding community who need to see the manifestation of God’s love through his people.”

The program features multiple speakers with time allowed for questions and discussion.

•	The Rev. Dr. Valerie Bailey, Chaplain at Williams College, is leading an effort to build a comprehensive timeline of African American history within the Episcopal Church.
•	Member of the Anti-Racism Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago.
•	Dr. Jolyon G. R. Pruszinski, Princeton University, serves as Research Historian for the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey’s Reparations Commission.
•	The Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, Historiographer of The Episcopal Church, will moderate the program.

The program will take place Saturday, January 10, 2026 starting at 2:30 p.m. with light refreshments. The featured speakers start  at 3:00 p.m. and the session ends at 5:00 p.m. with a short prayer service. In-person attendance is encouraged and there is no cost to attend. St. Thomas has ample street parking. The program will be recorded and shared publicly.

To help us prepare, please RSVP to administration@hsec.us
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Thomas Episcopal Church
- **lat**: 41.82542
- **long**: -87.62436
- **full address**: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3801 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60653-1520, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Historical Society of the Episcopal Church (https://allevents.in/org/historical-society-of-the-episcopal-church/27314933)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3801 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60653-1520, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Historical Society of the Episcopal Church
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Charting a Legacy: African Americans in the Episcopal Church, Past and Present ?
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