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Voorhees College celebrates Absalom Jones Feast Day

Denmark, S.C. – Voorhees College will host its annual Absalom Jones Feast Day celebration, virtually, on Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. It may be viewed on the Voorhees College YouTube Channel  or Facebook Page.

Jones was the first ordained African-American priest in the Episcopal Church in the United States. He became a religious icon of the late 1700s and early 1800s and helped to abolish slavery in America. His accomplishments are celebrated at Voorhees as part of Black History Month. Currently, Voorhees is one of two historically black colleges and universities affiliated with the Episcopal Church. The other institution is Saint Augustine’s University.

The virtual ceremony will include a ten-minute video on the life and time of Jones with introductory and concluding remarks by Voorhees College President Ronnie Hopkins.

For more information about Jones, see https://episcopalarchives.org/church-awakens/exhibits/show/leadership/clergy/jones.

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About Voorhees University:  Founded in 1897 by Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, Voorhees University is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. Driven by a mission to cultivate well-rounded graduates who integrate intellect and faith, the university emphasizes lifelong learning, healthy living, societal betterment, and a strong belief in God. Voorhees University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. More details are available at the Voorhees website (www.voorhees.edu). Questions about the accreditation of Voorhees University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org)

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