Northern California / Vivian Traylor Chapter

The Union of Black Episcopalians encourages the involvement of Black people nationwide in the total life of the Church, on every level and in every way - mission, stewardship, evangelism, education, leadership, governance and politics. The Union is committed translating these words into Christian action for all Episcopalians and at all levels of the Church's mission. 

One of the major reasons for the existence of the Union is to institute and exert an all-out effort to eradicate every vestige of racism within the Church and wherever it exists. We are called to name institutional, intentional, unintentional and attitudinal racism and excise its poison of suppression.

The Northern California/Vivian Traylor Chapter brings together Black Episcopalians and allies from Northern California, including the Dioceses of California and San Joaquin.

We meet monthly on Saturday mornings, host social and educational events throughout the year, and contribute to regional celebrations of Juneteenth and the Feast Day of Absalom Jones. Chapter members also serve on key diocesan committees to help drive justice conversations and action.