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Historic Black Churches Join In—and Opt Out of—America 250

July 3, 2026 · 1 min read

In the days leading up to America’s 250th anniversary, Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is joining the festivities in Philadelphia.  The church, the first-ever AME congregation, which was once a stop along the Underground Railroad, has been welcoming visitors interested in learning about its history and founder, Richard Allen. Some members gathered on Read more...

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Παρασκευή ΠαπαγεωργίουΕίναι πολύ συγκινητικό να μαθαίνουμε για τον Ρίτσαρντ Άλεν και την ιστορία του Μητροπολιτικού Κοινοτικού Κορμού Μπέθελ, που ήταν σταθμός του Underground Railroad. Σκέφτομαι πόσο πολύ είναι η θρησκεία μας πάντα αντικείμενο αγάπης και φιλοξενίας, όπως οι εκκλησίες μας στην Πάτρα προστάτευαν ανθρώπους σε δύσκολες ώρες.
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