On Sunday, February 5, a celebration of the Blessed Absalom Jones was held at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City. This year’s celebration included guest preacher the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, and St. Augustine’s liturgical dancers.
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St. Augustine’s Junior Liturgical Dancers. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Rehearsal time for the Junior Liturgical Dancers. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
St. Augustine’s Junior Liturgical Dancers. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Processing
Processing. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Bishop Deon and Bishop Diane. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Processing. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Welcome and readings
Welcome from Fr. Chas Marks. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Readings. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Readings. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Readings. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
The Gospel
The Gospel. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
The Gospel. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Gary Allman
The Sermon – the Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop of Missouri
Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Malcom Teschan
Bishop Deon Johnson, the Episcopal Diocese of MIssouri delivers the sermon. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Bishop Deon Johnson, the Episcopal Diocese of MIssouri delivers the sermon. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Bishop Deon Johnson, the Episcopal Diocese of MIssouri delivers the sermon. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Bishop Deon Johnson, the Episcopal Diocese of MIssouri delivers the sermon. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Bishop Deon Johnson, the Episcopal Diocese of MIssouri delivers the sermon. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Bishop Deon Johnson, the Episcopal Diocese of MIssouri delivers the sermon. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
St. Augustine’s Liturgical Dancers
St. Augustine’s Liturgical Dancers. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Gary Allman
St. Augustine’s Liturgical Dancers. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
St. Augustine’s Liturgical Dancers. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Malcom Teschan
Choir – The Marvin Byas Singers
The Marvin Byas Singers. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Malcolm Teschan
The Marvin Byas Singers. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Malcolm Teschan
Holy Communion
Holy Communion. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Gary Allman
Holy Communion. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Malcom Teschan
Holy Communion.Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Blessing & Processing
Blessing. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Processing. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Gary Allman
Behold … Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Bishop Deon, Bishop Diane, and Fr. Chas
The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, and the Rev. Chas Marks. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, and the Rev. Chas Marks. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, and the Rev. Chas Marks. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Behind the scenes
Take-away snacks. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image by: Mary Ann Teschan
Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Gary Allman
Kimberly James operating one of the livestream cameras. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Adam James and Kimberly James. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Gary Allman
Deacon Adam James operating one of the livestream cameras. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Malcolm Teschan
The portable livestreaming equipment. Blessed Absalom Jones Celebration 2023. St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church. Image credit: Gary Allman