Welcome to the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing

Building on our rich heritage in the historic Atlanta University Center, we carry forward a long tradition of teaching values and building leaders—Respecting our stories, Realigning with God’s vision of dignity, and Restoring communities of justice through courageous leadership.

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Formation

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Prepare for diocesan leadership. Are you a General Convention delegate, new vestry member, seminarian, member of a search committee, or newly ordained clergy? Prepare for diocesan leadership through this required formation.

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Annual Council

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Pilgrimage of Racial Healing

Forming leaders.
Restoring justice.

Our signature learning experience forms and equips morally courageous leaders to restore justice in their communities by confronting racism and other harmful systems. Rooted in spiritual reflection and shared learning, this pilgrimage strengthens leaders to realign with the ethical and spiritual commitments of our faith. This learning experieince fulfills the Diocese of Atlanta’s and National Episcopal Church’s racial reconciliation training required for lay and ordained leaders.

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Living God’s Dream: Youth & Children’s Curriculum

Growing into justice.
Seeing with new eyes.

A two-pathway curriculum (Grades K–5 and 6–12) that nurtures children and youth to live into God's dream for justice. Through story, play, and reflection, young people learn to recognize and reimagine the systems around them, cultivating habits of compassion, curiosity, and holy disruption. Ideal for Sunday school, youth group, or VBS.

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Preparing Pilgrimages of Racial Healing & Pilgrimage Leaders

Walking with you.
Building local pathways.

Are you ready to create your own Pilgrimage of Racial Healing? We partner with dioceses, parishes, and communities to design and launch dignity-centered programming that equips local leaders to foster courageous conversations about race tailored to your community.

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Dignity Retreats & Workshops

Grounded in faith.
Centered in dignity.

Dignity Retreats & Workshops equip vestries, parish leaders, and congregations to align with mission, strengthen integrity, and foster authentic community.

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Dignity and Integrity Audits

Aligning mission.
Strengthening witness.

A strategic assessment tool for parishes, congregations, vestries, and leadership bodies. Our audit process identifies gaps between stated mission and lived practices, offering a clear path toward alignment, accountability, and growth—with human dignity at the center.

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Pilgrimage to the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast, Ghana

Global connection.
Spiritual transformation.

This annual pilgrimage to the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast, Ghana invites participants into a sacred journey of connection, learning, and healing through worship and cultural exchange.

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Common Stories, Common Ground

Because every story reveals
our shared humanity.

A monthly, intentional gathering where people come together across lines of difference to share a meal and explore guided storytelling topics. In these brave, joyful spaces, we listen deeply, speak truthfully, and rediscover what connects us.

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Breaking Bread, Building Bridges

A Lunch and Learn
Pilgrimage of Purpose

Share a meal, explore the Absalom Jones Center, and engage in courageous conversations shaped by faith, dignity, and justice. A 2-hour pilgrimage experience for youth, adaptable for all ages.

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