Historic church holds service to celebrate abolition of slavery

News  |  August 7, 2023

St Peter’s Church hosted a special service assembled by its member Grace Rawlins on Sunday, July 30, 2023. The event was held to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Bermuda on August 1, 1834 and to remember the Black Bermudians of that time and their life experiences. The historic church does not have a resident priest but Ms Rawlins was “keen” to keep the tradi... Read more

Emancipation Celebration Service

Event  |  July 6, 2023

The East End Parishes of the Anglican Church of Bermuda invite you to celebrate the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act, which came into effect on August 1, 1834, in Great Britain and her territories. Join Rev'd Canon John Stow, Priest in Charge, and Grace Rawlins, Preacher, for an inspirational service at St Peter's Church, Their Majesties Chappell on Sunday, July 30th, 2023 a... Read more