Discover

Black Heritage Month YP | 2026

Celebrate Black Heritage Month at Yorkminster Park
Join us this February at Yorkminster Park for a vibrant celebration of Black Heritage Month. Experience an inspiring lineup of special guests and presentations that honor the enduring legacy, achievements, and contributions of the Black community.

 

Sunday, February 1 at 11:00 a.m.
We are thrilled to welcome distinguished guests to our Sunday worship service.
There will be a Reception in the Friendship Room immediately following the Service.

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale
We are honored to host Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale, Senior Pastor of Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, GA, a visionary servant-leader whose faithful ministry has inspired generations and strengthened the Church worldwide. Dr. Hale will bring her powerful message to Yorkminster Park.

Lee-Anne Lyon-Bartley
We are pleased to welcome Lee-Anne Lyon-Bartley, a gifted vocalist whose lifelong musical journey has been shaped by family legacy and distinguished choral ministry.

---------------------------------------------------------------- 

Wednesday Evening Zoom Presentations
Our presentations are February 4th and 11th at 7:00 p.m. Each session is online and free to attend, though pre-registration is required. 

Register online here>

February 4:
Kamala-Jean Gopie
Former Ontario Human Rights Commissioner

Ahmeda Mansaray-Richardson
YPBC Director of Mission and Community Engagement

Ahmeda Mansaray Richardson in conversation with Kamala-Jean Gopie on her journey to Canada, and her career in education, community advocacy, and global philanthropy.

February 11:
The Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson
John Gladstone Chair of Preaching and the Dean of Sarah Daley Nickerson Chapel at Acadia Divinity College at Acadia University in Wolfville, NS

Measha Brueggergosman-Lee
Concert Artist

The Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson and Measha Brueggergosman-Lee explore African American spirituals in Canadian and U.S. contexts, with a focus on Canada's distinct Black spiritual heritage.

----------------------------------------------------------------  

Yorkminster Park Art Gallery
January 10 to February 26
Jay Kerr
Northern Ontario Landscape Photography

Back to top