Today we remember with thanksgiving Absalom Jones, 1746- 1818. Born a house slave in Delaware, in 1802 he became the first African American to be ordained to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church.

  Antiphon on Part 1 

  of  Psalm 89 

Righteous- 

ness  and  

justice, 

O Lord, 

are the

foundations 

of your throne. 

 Set us free, 

 heavenly Father,

 from every 

 bond of 

 prejudice 

 and fear   

-Collect