ST. LUKE AME CHURCH, NEW YORK HOSTS JUBILEE GALA TO LAUNCH CENTER FOR PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church hosted the Jubilee Gala on Friday, November 3, 2023, to celebrate the 98th Anniversary and the launch of its new Center for Peace and Social Justice. The Center for Peace and Justice is dedicated to promoting peace, social justice, and community empowerment in Harlem, New York.
Housed in a former New York City 30th police precinct, this peace precinct will include a greenhouse cafe’, wellness clinic, an incubator for movement organizations, and an arts and activism studio. For over 30 years, St. Luke has owned this property as its Administration Building and provided space for community organizations and ministry activities. As a finalist for the Community Project Funding Grant from Congressman Adriano Espalliat, the Center for Peace and Justice is set to undergo renovations in early 2024.
“We are excited to build beloved community through radical love in action at the Center for Peace and Social Justice,” said the Rev. Stephen A. Green, Pastor of St. Luke AME Church. “This transformative center will inspire social change in our community and beyond by equipping the next generation of love warriors.”
The Jubilee Gala was held at the historic Victoria Theater in Harlem, New York, and celebrated three distinguished community change agents, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, entrepreneur Jennifer Singleton, and physician Dr. Roberto Zambon. Attendees were invited to take the Peacemaker Pledge and advocate for peace and social justice inspired by Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
For more information about St. Luke AME Center for Peace and Social Justice and to take the Peacemaker pledge, please visit www.thelukenyc.org or contact 212-870-1300.
