The Body of Christ is made of many parts, and people experience their understanding of God in many different ways. On this blog, we'll consider the beliefs and activities of congregations, denominations and different religions.
Monday, April 17, 2023
The Christian Recorder - Bethel AME Church Pittsburgh Receives Historic Reparations Land Grant from Pittsburgh Penguins
Watch the video of the press conference here.
Last Friday, Bethel AME Church Pittsburgh announced a land deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins in which 60,000 square acres of land was restored to the church. Bethel's original building was forcibly sold under eminent domain in the 1950s as part of an urban renewal project. The church's pastor Rev. Dale Snyder and the congregation have been advocating for reparations from the city and the Pittsburgh Penguins in recognition of the loss of property value and economic potential the congregation suffered. The church plans to develop the land into mixed-use affordable housing.
Please watch the above video to see the ceremony and announcement.
The Christian Recorder is the official newspaper of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the oldest continuously produced publication by persons of African descent.
Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr., Chair of the General Board Commission on Publications Rev. Dr. Roderick D. Belin, President/Publisher of the AME Sunday School Union Dr. John Thomas III, Editor of The Christian Recorder
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