Announcements for February 13

• Absalom Jones Celebration: A Weekend of Events
  The Chicago chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians presents a weekend of events, February 12 and 13. Attend the screening of a new television pilot “The Poet, the Preacher and the Professor,” which addresses the plight of black youth in the inner city. Saturday, February 12, beginning at 12:00 noon. Lunch and panel discussion follow. The traditional Absalom Jones Day Evensong begins at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February13. Cathy J. Cohen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago, will preach on “Celebrating our next generation of disciples.” All events are free and take place at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 3801 S. Michigan Ave.
  
  
• Celebrate Episcopal/Lutheran Communion
  The tenth anniversary of the full communion agreement between The Episcopal Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, known as Called to Common Mission, will be celebrated Sunday, February 20, at St. James Cathedral. Bishop Wayne Miller of the Chicago Metro Synod of the ELCA will preside and Bishop Jeffrey Lee of the Diocese of Chicago will preach. A reception follows the liturgy, which begins at 5 p.m. All are welcome.