Commission on Racial Justice and Reconciliation

04/10/2026

Come join us for a wonderful pilgrimage!

02/18/2026

Black History Month is not just about remembrance — it is about truth.

It is about telling the full story of this nation: the brilliance, the resilience, the faith, the suffering, and the contributions that built what we now call America.

Celebration is not separate from lament, as we are reminded in this reflection by Joe McDaniel and Valerie Lund Mitchell, Co-Chairs of the Commission on Racial Justice Reconciliation of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. To honor Black history is to acknowledge both the chains and the courage. It is to sit with the weight of injustice while also recognizing the sacred endurance of a people who refused to be erased.

In this moment, when conversations about history are often contested, the question “Why celebrate?” matters.

We celebrate because truth matters.
We celebrate because faith demands honesty.
We celebrate because reconciliation cannot exist without remembrance.

Take a few moments to read and reflect:
🔗 https://www.diocgc.org/post/black-history-month-why-celebrate

01/26/2026

📣 Date Update — Save the New Date!

Please note the updated date for our upcoming Black History Program at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

We invite you to join us as we welcome Joe McDaniel, Jr. for a timely and thoughtful presentation entitled:

“Religious Rhetoric and the Civil Rights Movement: Past Lessons for Present Justice.”

This gathering will offer space to reflect on the enduring role of faith in movements for justice—and how those lessons continue to guide us today.

📅 Sunday, February 22
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Macedonia Baptist Church
3802 N. 9th Avenue | Pensacola, FL

Sponsored by Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church–Pensacola and the Commission on Racial Justice & Reconciliation of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.

We hope you will join us for this important time of learning, reflection, and community.

11/13/2025

Another awesome bloom appeared today.

11/11/2025

Despite the record breaking low temperature last night, these twin blooms appeared this morning.

11/10/2025

Had to move the flowers inside, due to the frigid weather. Nevertheless, a bloom appeared this morning.

11/09/2025

11/03/2025

Today in the Episcopal Church, we commemorate St. Martin De Porres, a humble, Dominican friar, born in Lima Peru in 1579 known for his deep compassion, he devoted his life to carry for the sick, comforting the poor and showing kindness to all who crossed his path.
St. Martin’s life reminds us of the holiness is found in simple acts of love and service through humility and charity, he broke down barriers of race and class becoming a beacon of unity in peace .
As the patron saint of social justice, racial harmony, and those of blended heritages, may his example inspire us to seek reconciliation, practice, mercy, and serve others with open hearts .
“ Let us love one another , for love is from
God” 1 John 4:7