Description
Abolition Academy is coming to our nation’s capital to train faith leaders to build power and challenge authoritarian and punitive systems.
Calling the first 50 justice-seeking Pastors of Black-serving churches to register now!
SCHEDULE:
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Part 1):
*BUILDING ABOLITIONIST SANCTUARIES TEACH-IN:
- Experience Abolition Academy in-person. Coalition partners and participants will create a think tank to identify policies, transformative justice strategies, and call-to-actions to advance a faith-based abolitionist movement. Virtual registration is also available.
TEACH-IN LOCATION:
The Warner Building
1299 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20004
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Part 2):
*CALL-TO-ACTION
- Following the teach-in, join us as we apply our learning to a collective nonviolent call-to-action at the White House. Details forthcoming.
Sunday, April 12, 2026:
*ABOLITIONIST SANCTUARY NATIONAL SUNDAY
- Sunday concludes with Abolitionist Sanctuary worship services all around the country focused on justice and call-to-actions. Join us at Metropolitan AME Church with Pastor William Lamar and guest preacher, Rev. Nikia Smith Robert, PhD, Founder and Executive Director of Abolitionist Sanctuary. Service begins at 10am EST, in-person and live.
CHURCH LOCATION:
1518 M Street NW
Washington, DC, 20005
THIS IS A FREE WEEKEND OF EVENTS. DONATIONS WELCOMED.