Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed.
The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will commemorate Juneteenth with a special worship service Sunday, June 19. The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, will be preaching. There will also be special selections of music and scripture.
