Fight over Richmond Christian Center property on South Side continues
Henrico County-based Mountain of Blessings Christian Center still wants to acquire the property of the bankrupt Richmond Christian Center in South Richmond. In a suit filed this month, Mountain of Blessings is requesting that U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Keith L. …
Nation of Islam moves mosque to Downtown
The Nation of Islam has quietly settled its Richmond mosque into a new home in Downtown. Forced to give up its large, steepled space on South Side, Muhammad Mosque No. 24 currently is operating out of leased space at 408 …
Fourth Baptist to host special Mother’s Day service
A guest minister will keynote Fourth Baptist Church’s annual Mother’s Day program Sunday, May 10, the church has announced.
NAACP branches to host forums at area churches
Concerned about the ever widening racial divide? Troubled about discrimination or other problems of social equity? Here’s your opportunity to sound off.
Rev. Cook-Posley to speak at Women’s Day program
The Rev. Cheryl Cook-Posley will be the guest preacher at the Women’s Day service Sunday, April 26, at Second Baptist Church in the West End, the church has announced. The service is 10 a.m. at the church at 1400 Idlewood …
Methodists to sell lemonade to combat malaria
United Methodists will set up lemonade stands in Richmond and other locations across the state Saturday, April 25. The reason: To raise money to help prevent malaria, a potentially fatal disease found mostly in Africa. Malaria is caused by a …
Anniversary events at Riverview, Moore Street
Two Richmond churches — Riverview Baptist Church and Moore Street Mission- ary Baptist Church — are celebrating big anniversaries this weekend.
Bessie Jones, 86, political organizer
For more than 40 years, candidates for public office called on Bessie Mae Peyton Jones to seek her support. A fixture in the Randolph community with a long record of community service, Mrs. Jones was regarded as a key figure …
Evangelist Creflo Dollar drops pitch for jet
The ministry of a prominent Georgia megachurch pastor and evangelist who teaches that God wants to bless the faithful with earthly riches has dropped a pitch for donations to buy a luxury jet valued at more than $65 million. The …
Caregivers conference at Saint Paul’s April 25
A conference designed to give caregivers information and support will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico County. Called “Preparing to Care: Partnering for the Best Life Possible,” the …
Save Our Girls webcast slated for April 18
The Nation of Islam is holding an event designed to uplift and empower African-American women. The event is called “Save Our Girls.”
R&B icon Percy Sledge dies at 74
Percy Sledge, the R&B legend whose song “When a Man Loves a Woman,” has become a “first-dance” anthem for newlyweds at wedding receptions, has died at his home in Baton Rouge, La. He was 74. William “Beau” Clark, coroner for …
Comedy show to highlight anniversary
Fifth Street Baptist Church on North Side is presenting a comedy show this weekend as part of its 20th anniversary celebration for its pastor, the Rev. F. Todd Gray, the church has announced. “The Captain’s Comedy Hour” is scheduled for …
Dean of nation’s black preachers dies
Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, widely considered the dean of the nation’s black preachers and “the poet laureate of American Protestantism,” died Sunday, April 5, 2015, after a ministerial career that spanned more than six decades. He was 96. “Dr. Taylor …
Petersburg church to honor gospel choir with concert
A historic Petersburg church is presenting a concert by Larry Bland and Promise to commemorate the 29th anniversary of its church gospel choir, it has announced. Gillfield Baptist Church will honor its choir with the free concert 3 p.m. Sunday, …
