Black History Month events at Grace, Shiloh Sunday Feb. 24

Black History Month observances slated for next Sunday
at Grace Episcopal Church (above) ...

... and Shiloh Baptist Church.

As part of their Black History Month observances, two Plainfield congregations -- Grace Episcopal and Shiloh Baptist -- will have special programs on Sunday, February 24.

SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH

The 9:00 AM worship service will honor and celebrate three "Hidden Figures In Our Midst" -- women entrepreneurs who overcame significant challenges to grow successful businesses and at the same time demonstrate exemplary community service.

Being honored are chef Vonda McPherson of Vonda's Kitchen, the quality soul food restaurant; Shiloh trustee Patricia Fields of Meeting Of The Minds (whom we all know from producing Plainfield's annual outdoor summer concerts); and Julia Porterfield (and husband Rashad Shabazz) of Amaker & Porterfield, a full-service transportation company.

Attendees are request to show off their Afrocentric finery. A meet and greet reception follows the service.

Shiloh Baptist Church is at West 4th and Liberty Streets. Parking available in the lot on West 5th Street.

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Grace Episcopal Church invites all to a Black History Month celebration and dinner at 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 24.


The service will be an Evensong featuring the Gospel music of Kirk Franklin, under the direction of the parish's music director Andrew Kilkenny.


Evensong is a traditional Anglican service at the end of the day. It is derived from the vespers sung by Benedictine monks of the Middle Ages, who were an important influence on the development of Anglican worship (and by extension that of many other denominations).



The service consists of short lessons from scripture, brief prayers and anthems and responses by the choir.


The guest speaker is the Rev. Canon Andy Moore, rector of St. Elizabeth's Church in Elizabeth.

A dinner -- to which all are invited -- follows immediately after the service.


Grace Church is at East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue and is an accessible facility. Parking available on the street or in the public lot across 7th Street from the church.

I hope readers will take advantage of these two opportunities to celebrate Black History Month.

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  -- Dan Damon [follow]

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