Juneteenth Worship

The Interfaith Coalition for Racial Reconciliation invites you to worship on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. as we celebrate Juneteenth. Dr. L. Mark Hensley, pastor of St. Philip Lutheran Church here in Columbus., will share the message. The service will be held in Sanctuary at Northwest UMC and will also be livestreamed at nwumc.online.church, www.facebook.com/nwumc?__cft__[0]=AZbkFRBF1raxGAQvdSF7u4WhqKZ_DfblC4tvWV2KLwE3gk-C65JHvSHcVXkOqpmy3aRFlGdQbIzcofpSEG2Jwi2TIoAvol_yeyYv_hLBACishKo_VeetKh7eDwXNBLQXVjO4WME2z5_e3FbgXBZ7kAvv&__tn__=q, and youtube.com/northwestumc. All are welcome!
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is the commemoration of the last slaves being freed in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves.
What is the Interfaith Coalition for Racial Reconciliation?
The Interfaith Coalition for Racial Reconciliation started as a collaborative ministry between Northwest and Woodland Christian Church, (an historically Black congregation in downtown Columbus), has grown to include 6 churches who are engaged together on topics related to racial justice. This group meets once a month on the 4th Saturday to discuss the issue of racism in our community and how we can faithfully respond to it. Pastor Chris coleads this ministry with Pastor Eric Brown of Woodland Christian Church. Contact the church office to be added to the email list and receive the location each month.