Juneteenth, June 19, is a powerful opportunity for the church to reflect on the biblical themes of liberation, justice, and reconciliation. As followers of Jesus, we are called to remember the past, confront injustice, and celebrate the freedom and dignity of all God’s people.
Juneteenth Resources
For adults:
- Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom, a feature-length film that teaches and inspires about the cultural and spiritual significance of the Juneteenth holiday
- FREEish, a Juneteenth Spoken Word
- What is Juneteenth, and why is it important?
- The Nineteenth of June, written and performed by Covenant pastor Drew Jackson
For kiddos, we recommend reading:
- All Because You Matter by Tami Charles
- Freedom Rings: A Children’s Book About Juneteenth by Sharday Moser
- The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States by Alliah Agostini
- Opal Lee and What it Means to be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth by Alice Faye Duncan
- The History of Juneteenth by Arlisha Norwood
- Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper (Fiction Picture Books)
