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Friday, December 23, 2011

Attorney Ronald Samuels laid to rest

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Attorney Ronald Sherman Samuels was born June 17, 1941 in Chicago to Peter Isaac and Lena Samuels. He was one of seven children raised in Morgan Park. He received Christ at an early age at Beth Eden Baptist Church, where his father was a deacon.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

St. Elizabeth Catholic Parish celebrates its 130th Anniversary Year

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Chicago’s oldest African American Catholic parish, marked its 130th anniversary with a series of events that began Nov. 4.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Family and Friends day at my church

by Brandon Jakes
The doors are always open for the community at West Point Missionary Baptist Church. West Point believes it’s their duty to serve the community and alleviate the common misconceptions of Black churches that church is more of an invitation-only club, instead of a church with open doors for all.
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Monday, October 31, 2011

Former CEO accused of targeting churchgoers

by Greg Bluestein
ATLANTA (AP) — With confidence and zeal, Ephren Taylor riveted audiences at mostly black churches with a list of his impressive accomplishments and an uncanny business sense. He had the blessing of top clergy as he gave financial seminars from the pulpit on Sundays, promising rock-solid investments — only many of the churchgoers said they haven't seen a dime.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

‘Hallelujah Night’ at New Faith M.Baptist Church

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
New Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8400 S. Halsted St., in an effort “to keep our children safe,” will host “Hallelujah Night” on Monday, Oct. 31, Halloween, from 5-8 p.m. On the agenda for the evening: fun, food and games for youngsters of all ages, says the Rev. Dr. Howard Randolph, pastor.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Shuttlesworth eclipsed by King in life and death

by Errin Haines
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — When a little-known black Baptist preacher named Martin Luther King took the helm of the Montgomery, Ala., bus boycott in 1955, the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth was already in Birmingham trying to start a movement, but nobody was paying attention.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

First Baptist Church to celebrate 178 years in Chicago

by Theresa Fambro Hooks
First Baptist Church, 935 E. 50th St., known as the oldest Baptist Church in the city of Chicago, celebrates its 178th Anniversary on Oct.16. The theme: “For the Glory of God, by God’s Power and Do it God’s Way.” Rev. David Watkins and members of Greater Bethesda Church choir will lead the service, which begins at 4 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Pastors Salute

The Pastors Salute will pay tribute to notable Pastors in the Chicago area on Sept. 17, 2011.
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Friday, August 26, 2011

Megachurch pastor vows to move past allegations

Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Bishop Eddie Long says he's moving ahead with his ministry at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and won't discuss allegations of sexual misconduct made by four young men who were members of his congregation.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Chicago’s gospel community mourned death of Delois Barrett Campbell

Defender Staff Report
Delois Barrett Campbell, known as the “Royal Lady of Gospel” died Aug. 2 and was laid to rest after a spirit-filled homegoing celebration.
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