{"id":231,"date":"2023-10-12T14:56:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T14:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/honoring-enslaved\/?page_id=231"},"modified":"2026-10-09T13:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T13:05:09","slug":"the-sacred-journey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/honoring-enslaved\/the-sacred-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sacred Journey: The Beloved Community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About the Journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Sacred Journey is usually held on the first Friday of November and celebrates the dedication of the Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland. We honor the legacy of the enslaved, giving presence to absence, through three distinct elements: Honoring the Commemorative, the Procession of Dignity, and the Waterfront Ceremony.<\/p>\n

Popularized by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Beloved Community symbolizes our vision for the future, in which racism and bigotry are replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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An Invitation to Join the Sacred Journey, Nov. 6<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Friday, November 6, 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Honoring The Commemorative<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland
\n4:45 p.m.<\/p>\n

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  • Remarks by St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland President Rhonda Phillips<\/li>\n
  • Remarks by Professor Garrey Dennie<\/li>\n
  • Choral Program by the St. Mary’s Singers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Parking Information: Lot T is closest to the Commemorative. Golf cart shuttles will be available for those unable to participate in the Procession of Dignity to the College Waterfront.<\/p>\n

    For the comfort of all guests and decorum, non-service animal pets are not permitted at the Sacred Journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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    The Procession Of Dignity<\/h3>\t\t\t

    Processional walk from the Commemorative to the College Waterfront, led by President Phillips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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    Waterfront Ceremony<\/h3>\t\t\t

    College Waterfront
    \n(ceremony concludes approximately 6:15 p.m.)<\/p>\n

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    • Choral Program<\/li>\n
    • Remarks by Garrey Dennie, President Phillips<\/li>\n
    • Reading of Names of the Enslaved by SMCM students<\/li>\n
    • Libation Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Parking: For those only interested in attending the Waterfront Ceremony, parking is available in Lots E and F. Golf cart shuttles will be available back to Lot T parking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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      The String Queens<\/h3>\t\t\t

      Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center
      \nSaturday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

      Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today\u2019s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.<\/p>\n

      Parking: Parking is available in Lots H (accessible parking), S and T (avoid parking in sections of Lot S marked for student parking).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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      Sacred Journey Steering Committee<\/h3><\/i><\/div>
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      • Garrey Dennie, Chair of the Sacred Journey Committee, AADS Coordinator, Department of History<\/li>\n
      • Marcy McKinney, Office of Auxiliary Services<\/li>\n
      • Kelsey Bush 94\u2019, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement<\/li>\n
      • Jeffrey\u00a0Coleman, Department of English<\/li>\n
      • Julie King, Department of Anthropology<\/li>\n
      • Lee Capristo, Office of\u00a0Communications and Marketing<\/li>\n
      • Renea Morris,\u00a0Office of\u00a0Communications and Marketing<\/li>\n
      • Rebecca \u201cKim\u201d Brown, Office of Events and Conferences<\/li>\n
      • Peggy Aud, Office of Events and Conferences<\/li>\n
      • Michelle Carter, Office of Belonging and Signature Scholars Department<\/li>\n
      • George MacLeod, Department of International Languages and Cultures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>