Diocesan Assembly of Maryland Fall Assembly

When: Sept. 21, 2024

Topic:  “Our Journey, Our Stories:  AARCH Society and Our Shared History”

Come hear the Executive Director of the African American Resources Cultural & Heritage Society, Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch speak to us about the goals and mission of AARCH.  Also, we will hear about the MD Reparations Grant that AARCH recently received from the Episcopal Diocese of MD and what their plans are for utilizing the funds.

Where:  Bishop Claggett Center - 3035 Buckeystown Pike, Adamstown, MD 21710

Time:  10 AM– 1:00 PM

10- 10:10 AM         Coffee & Introductions

10:10 AM – 10:50   Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch, Executive Director of AARCH Society

10:50 AM – 11:05   Business Meeting

11:10 - 12:00 PM    Worship Service with Eucharist

12:00-1:00 PM        Lunch & Socialization - Free!

Service Project: Collecting cash or on-line donations to support costs for Exhibit Lighting & Furnishings for the planned AARCH African American Heritage Center at 125 E. All Saints St., Frederick, MD.  This Center will house the core/permanent exhibit; resource/research room; and staff offices. Use the following link to make on-line donations. *Specify that your donation is a DOK service project contribution:  https://aarchsociety.org/donate

Please RSVP by Sept. 1:  to June Miller iluv2labs@comcast.net