This is the September 2026 issue of the Essence newsletter for the Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It includes a President's greeting, committee updates, chaplain's corner, sister-to-sister hospitality section with prayers and condolences, birthday listings, and announcements about upcoming events.
The September 2026 Essence newsletter is the monthly publication of the Petersburg Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It is intended for members of the chapter and contains updates on chapter activities, committee work, and community events for the 2026-2028 biennium.
The President's greeting from Soror Sonja Tucker Pride welcomes members to the new sorority year and introduces the biennium theme 'Empowered as One.' The First Vice President provides instructions for committee sign-ups via a QR code active until September 30, 2026.
The Chaplain's Corner, written by Deacon Belinda Dyson, offers a devotional on new beginnings based on Lamentations 3:22-23. The Sister-to-Sister Hospitality section lists prayers and well wishes for several sorors and their families, as well as condolences for sorors who have lost family members, including details of funeral arrangements.
The newsletter congratulates Soror Dr. Regina Turner on her election to the South Atlantic Region Nominating Committee, Soror Veida Evans on completing the Delta Pearl Program, Soror Angela Beverly on the birth of her daughter, and Soror Lachanda Lee on her appointment to the State Board of Social Services. It also announces the retirement of Lieutenant Colonel Seneta Burns after nearly 28 years of service.
A birthday list for September includes dates for 32 sorors. The Fundraising Committee promotes the 2026 Unsung Hero Gala with tickets available via Eventbrite or at the September chapter meeting. The Social Action Committee reports on summer voter registration activities and lists upcoming voter registration drives in Petersburg, Virginia.
Additional announcements include a youth risk management training on September 15 and a call to join the Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for their Centennial Black-Tie Gala on December 5, 2026.