Semmes First Baptist Church was founded in 1872 — the first recorded church in the city — and the church recently erected a new historical marker to share its story.
A retirement reception was held Aug. 20 at Brantley Baptist Church in honor of Sara McGinty’s faithful service to the Alabama-Crenshaw Baptist Association.
Fowler Springs Baptist Church, Blountsville, celebrated its 75th anniversary Sept. 24. The church was organized in 1947 by 30 people who saw a need for
Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are still working to help those affected by Hurricane Idalia. In Florida, they’ve served hundreds of meals and cleaned out flooded houses. In Georgia, they’ll be clearing fallen trees.
As we approach the 60th anniversary of the Sept. 15, 1963, bombing that killed four young girls at 16th Street Baptist Church, what have we learned about racial reconciliation and what can churches today do to foster peace and harmony?
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