Church’s history key to future
A northeast Oklahoma City church is celebrating its 121st anniversary with a week of activities designed to commemorate its historic past and launch bold plans for the future.
Robert Alexander Jr. and the Rev. James McLaughlin stand outside Avery Chapel AME Church, 1425 Kelham. PHOTO By Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman
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Avery Chapel anniversary
→Special anniversary worship services: 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1425 N Kelham Ave.
→Night of Remembrance: featuring historical play, reunion choir and youth explosion, 6:30 p.m. Friday.
→Anniversary 5K walk/run: 7 a.m. April 17, from NE 1 and Stiles to current church.
→Guest speaker Michael Eric Owens: author of "Yes I Am, Who I Am: A New Philosophy of Black Identity,” noon April 17.
→Anniversary service: 11 a.m. April 18.
→Information: 424-3331.
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