Community Church Service opens Black History Month
Black History Month began in Columbus Sunday with the annual Community Church Service. Hosted by the African American Pastors Alliance and the African American Foundation, the service began at 11 a.m at The Commons, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Community Church Service opens Black History Month Sunday
A morning of fellowship and unity will kick off Black History Month Sunday at The Commons with the annual Community Church Service. Hosted by the African American Pastors Alliance and the African American Foundation, this is a service anyone in Columbus may attend as several churches come together to lead worship.
