Juneteenth Worship

The Interfaith Coalition for Racial Reconciliation invites you to worship on Sunday, June 22 at 4 p.m. as we celebrate Juneteenth. Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, Bishop of the Ohio Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, will share the message. The service will be held in Sanctuary at Northwest UMC and will also be livestreamed. All are welcome!

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is the commemoration of the last slaves being freed in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves.

What is the Interfaith Coalition for Racial Reconciliation?

The Interfaith Coalition for Racial Reconciliation started as a collaborative ministry between Northwest and Woodland Christian Church, (an historically Black congregation in downtown Columbus), has grown to include 6 churches who are engaged together on topics related to racial justice. This group meets once a month on the 4th Saturday to discuss the issue of racism in our community and how we can faithfully respond to it. Pastor Chris coleads this ministry with Pastor Eric Brown of Woodland Christian Church. Contact the church office to be added to the email list and receive the location each month.