Faith & Clergy
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From Tahoe to Stockton: Local Baptist Church Brings Snow to the Community
The parking lot at Quail Lakes Baptist Church was transformed into a winter wonderland with nearly 40 tons of snow…
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Open Bible Baptist Church Pastor, First Lady Celebrate Retirement
The Pastoral Retirement for Revered Eddie C. Thomas and First Lady Brenda Thomas was held on Sunday, March 26 at…
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NOMBC Saved – Pastor Sylvester Rutledge Gives Thanks
Dr. Sylvester Rutledge, pastor of North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church (NOMBC) expressed his thanks for the outpouring of support from…
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OCCUR, S.F. Foundation Offer Funding Workshop for Faith-Based Groups Virtual Workshop on March 23, 2023
“Faiths and nonprofit leaders become frustrated when they submit good proposals, but still don’t get funded. But there’s a missing…
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Local Pastors and Elected Officials Save North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church
The plea to save a 118-year-old historic church was answered when local pastors and the offices of elected officials joined…
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North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church Property Saved! THANK YOU!
The Community of Faith throughout the state of California came to the rescue of the 118-year-old North Oakland Missionary Baptist…
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North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church Property Saved! THANK YOU!
The Community of Faith throughout the state of California came to the rescue of the 118-year-old North Oakland Missionary Baptist…
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Protesters Want Ex-Chief Armstrong Reinstated, Seek Meeting with Mayor Thao
A press conference in support of former Oakland Police Department Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Saturday, March 4 was held on…
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Protesters Want Ex-Chief Armstrong Reinstated, Seek Meeting with Mayor Thao
A press conference in support of former Oakland Police Department Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Saturday, March 4 was held on…
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Help Save North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, the 2nd oldest Black Church in Oakland
North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church (NOMBC) located at 1060 32nd St. is the second oldest Black church in Oakland, at…
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GirlTalk Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary at Everett and Jones Barbeque Restaurant at Oakland’s Jack London Square.
GirlTalk celebrated its seven-year anniversary at Everett and Jones Barbeque Restaurant in Jack London Square on Saturday afternoon, February 18,…
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Rep. Barbara Lee Invites Pastor Michael McBride to State of the Union Address
Rep. Barbara Lee was joined by Pastor Michael McBride, a Bay Area native, national faith leader, and racial justice activist,…
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COMMENTARY: Prayer is Your Power
Terrible things happen to good people often. We live in an unjust world with people making decisions that are informed…
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AFRICAN-ISH: The First Christmas Story
Both Joseph and Mary were of the lineage of David, Joseph descended from David’s son Solomon (and Bathsheba), and Mary…
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