This August will mark fifty years since Jonathan Daniels, an Episcopal
seminarian, was killed in an act of heroism in the civil rights
movement, for which since 1991 he has been remembered in our Church's
calendar. Bishop Hollerith and the bishops of Diocese of Southwest
Virginia and Virginia have authorized the use of propers appointed for
his commemoration on Sunday, August 16.
Click here for materials that might be useful for clergy or congregations wishing to participate. Some
congregations may choose simply to remember the event on a Sunday
service. Others may develop some program. No matter how, through this
remembrance The Episcopal Church in our commonwealth may take the
opportunity of witnessing in common to God's justice and reconciliation
among peoples.
Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage Aug. 14-15
Special events marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Jonathan Daniels and all of the Alabama martyrs will be held in Hayneville, AL on August 14-15. The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop-elect and Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, is scheduled to preach at the communion service in the courthouse on August 15. If your church is planning to participate in the pilgrimage, please contact Ann Turner, aturner@diosova.org. Click here for more information about the pilgrimage.
Jonathan Daniels Pilgrimage Aug. 14-15
Special events marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Jonathan Daniels and all of the Alabama martyrs will be held in Hayneville, AL on August 14-15. The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop-elect and Bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, is scheduled to preach at the communion service in the courthouse on August 15. If your church is planning to participate in the pilgrimage, please contact Ann Turner, aturner@diosova.org. Click here for more information about the pilgrimage.
