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Black Mormons straddle two worlds on 30th anniversary

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has an article on the 30th anniversary of the revelation on the priesthood. Excerpts follow: For more than a century, such scriptures were interpreted by Mormon leaders as a rationale to ban people of African descent from holding the priesthood. With each generation, the teaching became more ingrained. But by the …

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Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Revelation on Priesthood

The June Genesis meeting will be held on the second Sunday, June 8, in the Tabernacle on Temple Square, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Priesthood Declaration. A member of the First Presidency will preside over the meeting. Tickets can be obtained over the Internet or by calling 570-0080 (locally) or toll-free 1-866-537-8457. The …

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Bridging Generations — O’Fallon Illinois Stake helps youth link with successful elders

Bridging Generations Area youth link with successful elders EAST ST. LOUIS….For East St. Louis high school youth, a bright future lies ahead, thanks to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Donald Peterson Foundation and other area faith based and civic organizations.  The all-day Black History Remembered 2008 event will begin at 9am …

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