Shrine Of The Black Madonna-December Events

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The Shrine of the Black Madonna CUltural Center is pleased to announce a special gift-book drive for Nyamenti-Tree of Love Prison Ministry. Purchase a regularly priced children's book for donation to the children of our incarcerated men and women and recieve a $5.00 gift certificate for your holiday shopping. All of the donated books will be given to the children at a special open house on Satuday December 22 here at the Shrine of the Black Madonna.

Saturday December 8
2:00 pm until 3:30 pm



Join us as we prepare ourselves for Kwanzaa. Come and learn everything you need to know about the history of Kwanzaa and celebrating this unifying holiday.

Saturday,December 15



12 Noon-Artisan Showcase featuring "Cape Abilities Something to Wrap About" by BJ. Cape Abilities offers unique and classic in vogue capes designed for you comfort and elegance.
3p.m. until 5p.m. "A Taste of Africa" learn the art of headwrapping, sample some delicious African cuisine, enjoy an exciting fashion show and take home some recipes to wow your holiday guests, admission only $10.00

Special Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 22
1:00 pm until 4:00 pm



Join us foraspecial holiday open house at the Shrine of the Black Madonna. Food Fellowship and fun! Special book give-away for the children of incarcerated citizens hosted by Nymenti prison ministry.



Join us for an Exciting and Uplifting Kwanzaa
Season with Celebrations held each night of Kwanzaa
6-9 pm at the Akwaaba Community Center, 8045 Second Ave at Seward.

Our Celebrations will feature African drumming & dancing, storytelling, music, poetry, an African naming ceremony and vendors*.*Vending spaces available. For more information, please

contact Bishop Nkenge Abi at 313-491-0777