Commemoration of the Episcopal Feast Day of The Blessed Absalom Jones in Litchfield Park on Feb. 14

Posted On 12 Jan 2026

Union of Black Episcopalians Karl and Virginia Washington Arizona Chapter (“UBE Arizona”) presents

Commemoration of the Episcopal Feast Day of The Blessed Absalom Jones

February 14 at 10:00am

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
400 Old Litchfield Rd
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

All are welcome to join this joyous church service and celebration commemorating the life, ministry, and legacy of Absalom Jones (1746-1818), the first African American priest in The Episcopal Church. Rev. Dr. Robert Phillips will be the guest preacher and Sandra Bassett, the featured musical performer. For more information visit ubeaz.org/our-blog.

Event subject to change without notice.

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