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A young family attends St. Luke Community United Methodist Church in Dallas in February. Founded in 1933, the large, predominantly Black but diverse congregation gathers for traditional and contemporary worship services, small groups and social justice ministries. Photo courtesy of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church.

Spirit of service helps Black churches thrive

Two Texas churches celebrate their venerable histories, while continuing to serve their communities through creative ministries and outreach.
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The Rev. Moisés Bernardo Jungo (right) receives the episcopal pin from Bishop Thomas Bickerton after being elected a United Methodist bishop on March 15 at the Africa Central Conference in Johannesburg. The pastor from Angola was the second bishop elected at the conference. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

Moisés Bernado Jungo elected as bishop

The pastor from Angola was elected a United Methodist bishop on the ninth ballot of the Africa Central Conference.
UM News special series spotlights legacy Black churches. Clockwise from top left: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Montclair, N.J. (now The Mark Montclair), photo courtesy of St. Mark’s via Montclair Local; Mother African Zoar United Methodist Church in Philadelphia (location 1883-2020), photo courtesy of Mother African Zoar United Methodist Church; Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, photo courtesy of Central United Methodist Church; and a family at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church in Dallas, photo courtesy of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church.

Special series: Legacy Black churches

UM News special report spotlights Black churches with rich histories and vibrant ministries.

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