300 unidentified souls buried in unmarked graves.

 

A merged congregation bonds over a project to honor the freed and enslaved Africans buried in its cemetery

A historic, predominantly Black congregation in New Jersey seeks to learn the names and stories of more than 300 unidentified souls buried in unmarked graves.

Strategy questions

What is the role of the church in efforts to uncover the truth of racism and honor the victims of systemic racism? What projects of historical reckoning are happening in and around your community? How could you take part in them?