Union of Black Episcopalians

At the UBCL annual meeting in 1971, attendees grappled with questions around the organization’s transition from its founding in crisis and conflict to its future as a stable institution within the church to unite all Black Episcopalians, not just the clergy and laity. This future was reflected in its new name, the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). The group dedicated itself to achieving justice for all those of African descent and ministering to the specific needs of Black Episcopalians. Today, the UBE continues to fight racism in the church and the world and encourages the involvement of Afro-Anglicans in every aspect of the life and work of The Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion.

"Observations, Reflections and Concerns Regarding the Union of Black Episcopalians", by Rev. Dalton Downs and Rev. James Francis, 1973.
"The Challenge of the Union of Black Episcopalians", by Bishop John Burgess, undated.
"No Longer Strangers and Sojourners", by Rev. Harold T. Lewis, 1991.

Leaflet produced by the Union of Black Episcopalians decrying the lack of parity of Black involvement in The Episcopal Church, early 1970s.

Leaflet produced by the Union of Black Episcopalians encouraging the involvment of Black people in the "total life of the Church," circa 1969-1975.

Leaflet produced by the Union of Black Episcopalians encouraging Black involvement in all aspects of the church , circa early 1970s.

Participants in the opening service at the 27th annual meeting of the Union of Black Episcopalians join hands during prayer, 1995.

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