Church work among the Negroes in the South The Hale Memorial Sermon No. 2

Church Work Among the Negroes in the South by Robert Strange is a forceful Hale Memorial Sermon that asks how the Episcopal Church and Christian leaders should respond to the spiritual and social needs of African American communities in the early 20th‑century South. Preached by Bishop Robert Strange of East Carolina and delivered as Hale Memorial Sermon No. 2 at Grace Episcopal Church in Chicago, the address blends theology, pastoral concern, and practical guidance for ministry amid the realities of post‑Reconstruction America. Strange examines the responsibilities of clergy and laypeople, stressing education, evangelism, and consistent Christian care while wrestling with the racial and institutional challenges of his time. Rooted in Scripture and Anglican tradition, the sermon offers historical insight into Episcopal approaches to mission, charity, and social conscience in the South, making it a valuable primary source for understanding religion and race relations in American church history. Ideal for clergy, theologians, historians, and listeners interested in religion, African American ministry, or Southern history, this audiobook provides thoughtful historical perspective and encourages reflection on how faith communities engage issues of justice and reconciliation today.