Upcoming Events
Dedication of the Memorial to the Children of God Enslaved by the Founding Families of Zion Church, Douglaston
We know that at least 43 people were enslaved by Zion’s founding families. These children of God were taken far from their African homeland. They had dignity that was denied. They deserved justice that was withheld from them. It was wrong.
We confess that Zion was founded with wealth created by the forced labor of enslaved people. We confess that over the course of Zion’s history we allowed ourselves to forget them.
We remember them here and now.
We commit to defending their memory, and protecting the dignity of every human being. As the people of Zion, we seek to be faithful to the journey toward justice.
Joint Report to the Congregation of the Church of St. Stephen and St. Martin
Researchers from the parishes of St. Stephen and St. Martin, Brooklyn, and St. George’s, Brooklyn, will present updates on their historical findings thus far during the morning service. The Historian in Residence will preach and provide overall context. There will be time for further questions at coffee hour afterward.
St. Mark’s, Islip
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend, Historian in Residence for Racial Justice will preach at the 9 AM service about Racial Justice in the Episcopal Church. He will be available after service to discuss projects with volunteers.
Ascension Church, Broooklyn
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend will be preaching at Ascension Episcopal Church in Brooklyn on the Uncovering Parish Histories project. He will be available after the service to speak with anyone who might be interested in volunteering for research into Church history.
Historian in Residence at St. John's, Park Slope
I’ll be preaching and presiding at the 10:00am service, filling in as St. John’s awaits the arrival of their new rector. Following the service, I’ll meet with some of the volunteer researchers to see what progress has been made.
Volunteers’ Gathering
Clergy and lay volunteers at any parish working on uncovering their history of racial justice and injustice are invited to convene online for a conversation of mutual support and planning. Click the button below to email Historian in Residence Townsend for the Zoom link.
Historian in Residence Talk, Advent Series, St. John's, Huntington
I’ll be speaking online about the Project and calling for volunteers to get the research going.
Historian in Residence Introductory Talk, St. James Church in Elmhurst (84-07 Broadway, Queens)
The Rev. Craig Townsend will speak after the 11:00am service about the Uncovering Parish Histories project and how St. James might explore their history.
Historian in Residence Introductory Talk, St. Stephen and St. Martin Church, 789 Jefferson Ave., Brooklyn
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend will speak after the 10:00am service about the Uncovering Parish Histories project and how St. Stephen and St. Martin’s Church can pursue research into their history.
Historian in Residence Introductory Talk, St. George’s Church, Brooklyn
The Rev. Craig Townsend will speak after the 10:00 service about the Uncovering Parish Histories project and how St. George’s might become involved.
The Quest for Inclusion: From Bishop John Henry Hobart to Today
Dr. Townsend will speak on a panel at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church, Brooklyn, the Pro-Cathedral of the Diocese, as part of a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of Hobart College. Other speakers include the Rt. Rev. R. William Franklin, Assisting Bishop of the Diocese; Michael Leroy Oberg, Distinguished Professor of History at SUNY Geneseo; the Rev. Nita Byrd, Chaplain and Dean for Spiritual Engagement at Hobart College; and the Rev. Dr. Patrick S. Cheng, Visiting Professor of Anglican Studies at Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary. The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, is Honorary Chair of the Hobart College Bicentennial Committee and will deliver opening remarks by video. This event is both in person and available by live-stream. For more information, click here.
St. John's Church, Park Slope, Brooklyn
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend, Historian in Residence, will preach at the morning service and speak afterward about the Uncovering Parish Histories project.
Race and Faith Series, Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City
The Social Justice Ministry is pleased to announce this program being brought to the Cathedral beginning this Epiphany. Please join us and our guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Craig D. Townsend, Historian in Residence for Racial Justice, The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.
The program will take place on 5 Wednesday evenings. Our faith in an incarnate God of love gives us both opportunity and responsibility to revisit our nation and church’s history, and think together about how we can work for repentance, reconciliation, and a more just future. The dates for this event are: January 12, 19, 26 and February 9 and 23 from 7:30 - 8:30. Registration for this series is now closed.
Participants are asked to commit to attend all five sessions and complete the require reading before each session. Any questions, please email SocialJustice@incarnationgc.org
The Forum at St. Luke's Church, Darien, CT
The Rev. Dr. Craig Townsend, Historian in Residence, will speak about the Uncovering Parish Histories project. This talk will be live streamed.
Race and Faith Series, Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City
The Social Justice Ministry is pleased to announce this program being brought to the Cathedral beginning this Epiphany. Please join us and our guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Craig D. Townsend, Historian in Residence for Racial Justice, The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.
The program will take place on 5 Wednesday evenings. Our faith in an incarnate God of love gives us both opportunity and responsibility to revisit our nation and church’s history, and think together about how we can work for repentance, reconciliation, and a more just future. The dates for this event are: January 12, 19, 26 and February 9 and 23 from 7:30 - 8:30. Registration for this series is now closed.
Participants are asked to commit to attend all five sessions and complete the require reading before each session. Any questions, please email SocialJustice@incarnationgc.org
Race and Faith Series
The Social Justice Ministry is pleased to announce this program being brought to the Cathedral beginning this Epiphany. Please join us and our guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Craig D. Townsend, Historian in Residence for Racial Justice, The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.
The program will take place on 5 Wednesday evenings. Our faith in an incarnate God of love gives us both opportunity and responsibility to revisit our nation and church’s history, and think together about how we can work for repentance, reconciliation, and a more just future. The dates for this event are: January 12, 19, 26 and February 9 and 23 from 7:30 - 8:30. Please go to the Cathedral website to register.
Participants are asked to commit to attend all five sessions and complete the require reading before each session. Any questions, please email SocialJustice@incarnationgc.org
Race and Faith Series
The Social Justice Ministry is pleased to announce this program being brought to the Cathedral beginning this Epiphany. Please join us and our guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Craig D. Townsend, Historian in Residence for Racial Justice, The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.
The program will take place on 5 Wednesday evenings. Our faith in an incarnate God of love gives us both opportunity and responsibility to revisit our nation and church’s history, and think together about how we can work for repentance, reconciliation, and a more just future. The dates for this event are: January 12, 19, 26 and February 9 and 23 from 7:30 - 8:30. Please go to the Cathedral website to register.
Participants are asked to commit to attend all five sessions and complete the require reading before each session. Any questions, please email SocialJustice@incarnationgc.org
Race & Faith Series
The Social Justice Ministry is pleased to announce this program being brought to the Cathedral beginning this Epiphany. Please join us and our guest speaker, The Rev. Dr. Craig D. Townsend, Historian in Residence for Racial Justice, The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.
The program will take place on 5 Wednesday evenings. Our faith in an incarnate God of love gives us both opportunity and responsibility to revisit our nation and church’s history, and think together about how we can work for repentance, reconciliation, and a more just future. The dates for this event are: January 12, 19, 26 and February 9 and 23 from 7:30 - 8:30. Please go to the Cathedral website to register.
Participants are asked to commit to attend all five sessions and complete the require reading before each session. Any questions, please email SocialJustice@incarnationgc.org