CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH
Sunday, June 16, 2024 | During Worship and Friendship Hour  

We will recognize Juneteenth during worship and Friendship Hour. We observe this day to commemorate June 19th, 1865, the day that Union Army Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and told enslaved people of their emancipation. As Christians, we observe this day as a reminder to continue to work for freedom, still, because our faith propels us 159 years later. After worship we will celebrate with a red themed potluck during Friendship Hour. According to food historian Michael Twitty, the tradition of eating red foods likely came from the enslaved Yoruba and Kongo people brought to Texas in the 19th century. The color red can represent power, sacrifice, and transformation in both of those cultures. Email Rev. Sarah (sarahbrouwer@spucconsummit.org) to let her know what you will bring!

Wednesday, June 19 | 5:00 pm We have been invited by the good folks at Clark Grace UCC in South St. Paul to attend their Juneteenth celebration. If you'd like to go, let Rev. Sarah Brouwer know and we can get a group together. They require a reservation so please let Rev. Sarah know asap at sarahbrouwer@spucconsummit.org.

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