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 2, at 10:15AM
Celebrate our partnership with Fuller Elementary School and our One Church, One School Ministry. Read more about Mo Green.
Worship at St. Augustine’s University Chapel
Sunday, February 8 at 10:15AM
St. Ambrose will celebrate our connection with St. Augustine’s University by worshiping at the University Chapel, 1315 Oakwood Ave, Raleigh 27610. There is one worship service that Sunday. There will not be an 8 AM worship service.
Parish Annual Meeting
Sunday, February 8
The Annual Meeting will follow the worship service at St. Augustine’s in the chapel. 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.
Feast of St. Anna Julia Cooper
Tuesday, February 25
- 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
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 6PM in the parish hall. The worship service is at 7 PM. Learn more about the Evensong here.
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