Holidays and Commemorations
Special Events at Allen Chapel

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A "State of the Country" address was presented at our Virginia Annual Conference in late April 2008 at the 142nd Virginia Annual Conference by Rev. Edward Scott. Read this pointed review that focuses on our current political climate and the role of religion and the black pulpit in our nation's affairs.

Last updated: 5/12/08

2008

May

1 May, Ascension Sunday (white or gold) and National Day of Prayer

11 May, Mothers' Day and Day of Pentecost

18 May, Trinity Sunday

June

15 Jun, Fathers' Day

19 Jun, Juneteenth commemorates the 143rd anniverary of the ending of slavery in the United States

21 Jun, Parking Lot Sale & BBQ, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Food ready at 10 a.m.) We're raising money to benefit our missions trip to the AMEC men's shelter in Raleigh, NC. Proceeds will help pay for workers' lodging, travel, and supplies. Everything takes place here in our church parking lot. (Sponsored by the Women's Missionary Society.)

29 June, Missionary Sunday

July

4-11 July, 48th General Conference, America's Convention Center, St. Louis, MO