A two-day solemn observance has been planned for October 3-4 at the historic African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where the Episcopal Church will take a monumental step and publicly apologize for its involvement in the institution of Transatlantic Slavery. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will serve as celebrant and preacher at the October 4 service of repentance.

More information about the event can be found here: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/social-justice.htm

Hotel accommodations are available at the Hilton Hotel 215-879-4000 and the Crown Plaza Hotel 888-444-0401. To register online visit: http://www.conference.com/eventmanager/onlineregistration.asp event code: B9Y.

For more information call the Rev. Jayne Oasin at 800-334-7626 ext.6053 or Scott Rands at 800-334-7626 ext. 6054.