Black History Month Events
Upcoming Black History Month events are below. Check our other Special Events!
Celebrate Black Saints of the Church
Celebrate Black saints during black history month! Learn more about black saints here.
Education Sunday with Mo Green, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sunday, February 1, at 10:15 AM
Celebrate our partnership with Fuller Elementary School and our One Church, One School Ministry. Read more about Mo Green.
*Worship at St. Augustine’s Chapel
Sunday, February 8 at 10:15 AM
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, this service has been canceled. Services will be at St. Ambrose as normal.
Parish Annual Meeting
Sunday, February 8
The Annual Meeting will be in the parish hall following the 10:15 AM worship service at St. Ambrose . Elect new vestry members, hear a review of 2025, and learn about the 2026 budget.
The Diocese of NC Celebrates Blessed Absalom Jones
Saturday, February 14, at 10:00 AM
On February 14, the diocese will celebrate the Feast of Absalom Jones with a service of Negro spirituals and lessons followed by a luncheon, during which Bishop Sam Rodman will speak. Jones, whose feast day is February 13, was the first Black Episcopal priest.
This year’s commemoration is co-sponsored by The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry and Charlotte Angels chapters of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). If you plan to attend, please RSVP by February 7 so we can plan for lunch. There is no cost for the luncheon. If you cannot attend but wish to commemorate Absalom Jones’ feast day, consider donating to the Absalom Jones Fund, which supports Episcopal HBCUs.
Annual Bishop’s Visitation
Sunday, February 15 at 10:15 AM
The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Brooke-Davidson will visit St. Ambrose for baptisms, confirmation, and to dedicate items.
Cultural Sunday
Sunday, February 22
Celebrate at St. Ambrose tradition where we highlight our diversity of cultures. Wear cultural attire, however you define it. Bring a dish from your country of origin or from your favorite for the cultural potluck feast.
Ethiopian Dinner and Evensong
Wednesday, February 25, at 6:00 PM
Worship in the ancient Ethiopian Christian tradition with Evensong. An Ethiopian dinner begins at 6:00 PM in the parish hall. The worship service is at 7:00 PM. Food catered by Nafkof Restaurant.
Learn more about the Evensong here.
Feast of St. Anna Julia Cooper
Wednesday, March 4
- 11:00 AM: Meet at St. Ambrose to caravan to Cooper’s gravesite for prayers at 11:15 AM (City Cemetery, 17 S East St, Raleigh).
- 12:15 PM: Eucharist
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