Diocese of New Jersey

* let participants learn from teachers of African spirituality and prayer and to train and provide teachers/resources for congregational teachers of African spirituality and advocates for African and Sudan/Darfur

*allow us to share prayer on behalf of Sudan/Darfur and the people of Africa

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Events: Past

• African Evensong: 30 October 2011 More than 100 souls braved uninviting weather and joined a spirit-filled service of Evensong in the African tradition at Trinity Cathedral. A generous sum of $2000 was raised for the Sudan/Darfur Scholarship fund. The fund provides theological education/seminary education for a leader for the Anglican Church of Sudan, and the power and presence of the Christian church in the work of justice, peace and reconciliation.

The afternoon included uplifting music (thanks to Deborah Ford), great preaching (thanks to Canon Petero Sabune), strong support from Bishop Councell, the diocese, volunteer choristers, Dean René John and the people of Trinity Cathedral — and Clara Gregory from Trinity Cathedral, who coordinated the reception, which featured delicious African dishes.

If you couldn't be there, have a look at the photos from the service — and make plans not to miss the next African Evensong in 2012!

• On Saturday, 12 March 2011, All Saints Church in Princeton was the site for a day centered in the Daily Office and for a Holy Eucharist with African music, led by three African-born priests in the Diocese of New Jersey. The day focussed on worship, meditation, community life, and healing.

• The 17 October 2010 African Evensong was an enormous success! More than 200 people from across the Diocese of New Jersey attended and more than $3000 was raised for the Sudan-Darfur Scholarship Fund. Here are a few images from that festive service.