St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal is a shining example of a church that has served its community for well over one hundred years. Completed in 1927, the late Gothic Revival architecture is valued for more than a historical Dallas landmark, though it is registered in the National Register of Historic
Easter 2021, one of the largest Christian holidays, will take place on Sunday, April 4. What’s different about this year? Easter is during a time when churches across the U.S. find themselves in new situations: In-person services with social distancing In-person services with filled pews Limiting number of worshipers in-person Online services only Both in-person
To celebrate its 140th anniversary, Emmanuel AME Church in Durham, NC, gave a gift to the community – free gas cards! The idea came to Sr. Pastor, Rev. Akil Dickens, shortly after he moved to the area. He had been appointed to lead Emmanuel AME only two months earlier. “One Friday night, I was going to
1. Shaney Jo Darden Keep A Breast Foundation When her close friend passed away due to breast cancer 20 years ago, Shaney Jo was shocked. “We had no idea young women could get breast cancer!” says Shaney Jo, one of the top women nonprofit leaders. “No doctor, no organization, no parent or teacher was talking
As Texans faced unprecedented freezing temperatures in mid-February, many area churches jumped into action, providing help to those in need. Places of worship across the state opened their doors to serve food, provide heat, electricity, and hot showers for their communities. Meanwhile, churches from other states also responded quickly, developing donation drives with Givelify’s online giving platform to collect and send resources to their neighbors after this major winter storm.