Today on the Episcopal Calendar we celebrate the life of James Weldon Johnson 1871-1938 Poet, Educator, Diplomat, Organizer for the NAACP... In collaboration with with his brother Rosamond, who was a composer, he wrote Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, often called "The African American National Anthem” which was written in celebration of President Lincoln’s birthday.

   Psalm 105:4

Search 

for the 

Lord 

and his 

strength; 

continually

 seek his face. 

 As he gave us powerful words to glorify you, may we so speak with joy and gladness to banish hatred from you creation, 
in the Name of Jesus…  - Collect 

 "Mother Emmanuel" AME Church  

Words  to remember as they/we begin burying the 9 African americans who were killed in Charleston NC for being  African American, according

to  the shooter himself. Pray for an end to the sin of racism that has ravaged our country and ravishes it still.