“I look forward to coming to church. That’s a big day in my life,” Zacharias said. St. Matthews was the first African-American congregation in Sewickley when the late Rev. Daniel B. Matthews ...

On Sundays in the late 1960s, the pastor, ministers, and choir of Metropolitan African ... in reference to two common African American church practices. “Now we’re letting our hair down.” ...

On Sundays, Manor resident Ardtria Griffin wakes before dawn to pray, put on her black or red usher’s uniform and make the long drive to her church in central East Austin. In recent months, she ...

Full-time historic preservation officer expected in city, county budgets [2017] The Union Bethel AME church stands at 916 5th Ave. S. and is “one of the most significant properties associated with ...

Williams noted that church leaders instilled discipline and self-respect, teaching young African American young people like her to carry themselves with pride and dignity. She recalled choir director, ...

Her spiritual journey included lifelong membership with Ebenezer C.O.G.I.C. in New Castle, Pennsylvania and later uniting with the New Bethel Baptist Church where she faithfully served.

American Legion Post 941, Donegal ... rain or shine at the Center Bethel Church of God, 428 Ruffsdale-Alverton Road, Alverton, Pa. 15612. Bring basket. There will be face painting, crafts, food and ...

Bishop Timothy Clarke of the First Church of God in Columbus, Ohio, said he would be emulating Moss in making an appeal to his predominantly African American congregation. “Our grandson is in DC ...