Talbert Sees Race Amity Role in Long Beach Ministry
Rev. Melvin G. Talbert, appointed superintendent of the Long Beach District, emphasizes being “a district superintendent who happens to be black.” He argues the Gospel requires social action and aims to unite 48 churches across a mixed demographic, addressing youth engagement and church relevance amid urban challenges.
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Melvin G. Talbert
United Methodist Church
Long Beach
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Methodist Leader Urges Action to Unite Races in Church
Rev. Talbert, a delegate to the national Methodist General Conference in Dallas, argues the church must move beyond talk to unite races and serve the needy. He warns institutionalism may distract from the church’s mission and endorses broad ministry for all believers.
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Talbert
National Methodist General Conference
Dallas
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Bishop Kennedy Dual Role Draws Methodist Criticism
Rev. Randall Phillips of Wilshire Methodist Church urged Bishop Gerald Kennedy to choose either the bishopric or the Pasadena church pastorate. Phillips accused Kennedy of operating under a double standard as 500 churches in the region rely on his leadership while larger churches seek preferred ministers. He called on Kennedy to abandon the local pulpit and devote full time to the Southern California Arizona area.
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Gerald Kennedy
Randall Phillips
Wilshire
Kennedy
Phillips
Anaheim Hosts Nat l Sunday School Confab
Anaheim hosts the National Sunday School Association four day convention starting Wednesday at the Convention Center. Prominent speakers youth sessions and music by Salvation Army Congress Band and church choirs are planned. Six Long Beach residents take active roles with Rev Roy Syrstad chairing the program committee and Rev C Chester Larson executive chairman.
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National Sunday School Association
Anaheim Convention Center
Salvation Army Congress Band
Long Beach
Roy Syrstad
Hazel Bentley
Alberta Hanson
Walter A. Hoffman
Mollie McCall
Charles Magnuson
C. Chester Larson
Fullerton
Next Week Religion Features on Science Faith and Apartments
The article previews an interview with a local pastor comparing Religious Science with other Christian denominations. It notes attention to the rising number of apartment dwellers and explores additional religion topics and features.
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Ximeno Ave
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