Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, NYAC Commission on Archives and History (CAH) would like to highlight the biographies of some African-American luminaries in our conference. Throughout 2016 we will celebrate 250 years of United Methodism in the New York area. In the autumn of 1766 Philip Embury preached to a small group of five in his New York City home. From this first small group would come Wesley Chapel (later John Street Church) in 1768.
Below are biographies formatted as posters and bulletin inserts that we hope you will consider reading and then sharing in your sermon, classes or other group this month.
These provide information about each person's life and accomplishments, and the discussion questions provided on the posters can be used for:
- Bible study
- Discussion groups
- Confirmation classes
- Sermon preparation
We hope you will find this information useful! Please contact Beth Patkus, Conference Archivist, at 914-615-2241 or archives@nyac.com with any questions.
PLEASE NOTE: When printing the bulletin inserts, choose "Print on both sides of paper" and "Flip on short edge." Then print, photocopy, and cut each sheet in half.
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James VarickCivil Rights Pioneer and First Bishop of AME Zion Church |
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Sojourner TruthAbolitionist and Social Activist |
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Frederick Asbury CullenCommunity Activist and Pastor of Salem Church |
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Lorenzo KingFirst African-American Bishop Elected from the New York Conference |
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William M. JamesTeacher, Mentor and Community Leader |
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Roy C. NicholsAdvocate for Social Justice and the First African-American Bishop in the UMC |
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Shirley I. ParrisFirst Woman District and Conference Lay Leader |
There are also worship resources available on the Board of Global Ministries web site here: http://www.umcmission.org/Find-Resources/Calendar/Black-History-Month