Watch Night

Welcome to the First Sunday of the New Year POU! The History of Watch Night Wed, 1862-12-31 - On This date in 1862 the first Watch Night Services were celebrated in Back communities in America. The Watch Night service can be traced back to gatherings also known as “Freedom’s Eve.” On that night, Black slaves and free blacks came together in churches and private homes … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Freedom’s Eve