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NCC Chicken Strut November 21

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:51:07 GMT

The weekend before Turkey Day is when Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc. (NCC) will host its second annual Chicken Strut, a family fun-walk and fundraiser, benefiting NCC’s Christmas Basket Program, which provides chicken and other foods for 12,000 families in need each year.

Come to the Fire Women's Conference

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:35:59 GMT

You've heard of coming to a bon fire, but what does it mean in the faith world to 'come to the fire?' Director of the Come to the Fire Woman's Conference Aletha Hinthorn speaks with MyFaithForum's Ephie Johnson on what she's doing to encourage women.

Memphis Works to Bring COGIC Back

Les Smith — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:12:59 GMT

The saints are marching into Memphis for the last time, but not if city leaders have something to do with it. The Memphis-based Church of God in Christ members are arriving in the Bluff City for their 102nd Annual Holy Convocation. While St. Louis will play host next year, efforts are already underway to lure the saints back home.

COGIC Holds Last Convocation in Memphis

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:48:13 GMT

The Memphis-based denomination Church of God in Christ begins its last Holy Week convocation in the city Monday -- then prepares to move its 2010 meeting to St. Louis.

MLK's Daughter Elected SCLC President

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:32:35 GMT

The Rev. Bernice King embraced the legacy and leadership of her parents on Friday as she became the first woman to head the civil rights organization co-founded by her father.

Ministry Saves City Community Centers

Darcy Thomas — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:15:23 GMT

Four community centers that almost shut down last year because of budget concerns received a lifeline. Memphis Athletic Ministries is stepping in and taking over the centers with the help of the city.

Gandhi-King Peace Conference at CBU

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:25:49 GMT

The principles of non-violence and peacemaking set forth by human rights pioneers Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are still being embraced by citizens around the globe. There's still time to enroll in the Gandhi-King Conference on Peacemaking right here in Memphis, where renowned peace activists will share their methods on organizing and making a difference through peaceful means.

New Baptist President Seeks Unification

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:14:36 GMT

The newly elected president of one of the country's largest Baptist denominations says he's seeking unification following an election in which his opponent went to court to challenge the group's voting process.

Church Art Honors Katrina Victims

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:59:17 GMT

A church leader in Olive Branch, Mississippi erected a monument in honor of Hurricane Katrina victims. Father Bruce Cheney picked up pieces of broken glass from one church, to create a work of art in another. FOX13's Tom Dees has the story.

Baptist Convention Coming to Memphis

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:30:49 GMT

The National Baptist Convention is coming to Memphis, and in the coming weeks delegates will convene right here in the Bluff City. Pastor Robert Matthews of New Hope Baptist Church and Pastor Roosevelt Joyner from Koinonia Baptist Church join FOX13 with more on the event.