On June 15 at 2 p.m. (EDT), join Our Daily Bread’s Rasool Berry, CT’s Russell Moore, and other Christian thought leaders for a free webinar on the enduring significance of Juneteenth and how this pivotal event in American history points to the biblical visions of freedom, restoration, and hope. The webinar will include a time for live Q&A. Attendees may ask questions during the event or by submitting them in advance to: events@e.christianitytoday.com.
This Juneteenth webinar is co-hosted by Christianity Today and Our Daily Bread Ministries. Register now to reserve your seat.
What is Juneteenth?
“On June 19th, 1865, the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved Black Americans that the Civil War was over and slavery had been abolished. They were free. President Abraham Lincoln had actually announced his Emancipation Proclamation two years earlier, on January 1, 1863. But for a variety of reasons, the more than 250,000 enslaved people in Texas did not receive the news of their freedom until this June day. Their initial shock soon turned to celebration.
Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day—commemorates this important moment in American history. (The name is a mashup of the words “June” and “nineteenth.”) Last year, Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday. But it’s much more than another festive date on the calendar. For American Christians, it’s an opportunity to give thanks for our nation’s progress while also meditating on the change still necessary for us to truly act justly, love mercy, and reflect the unity and diversity of God’s heavenly kingdom.” (Source: Christianity Today)