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Mozel Sanders

(May 24, 1924-Sept. 1, 1988). Mozel Sanders was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. His father died when he was… Read More »Mozel Sanders

Seventh-day Adventists

Seventh-day Adventists

The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church was organized in 1863 by former adherents to the Millerite movement, which predicted (from Bible… Read More »Seventh-day Adventists

St. Rita Roman Catholic Church

St. Rita Roman Catholic Church

In 1919, St. Rita was established by Bishop as the first African American parish in Indianapolis. It was created as… Read More »St. Rita Roman Catholic Church

Ten Point Coalition

Ten Point Coalition

The Indianapolis Ten Point Coalition (ITPC) is a clergy-led effort to bring together the faith-based community, community leaders, businesses, law… Read More »Ten Point Coalition

Women in Religion

Women in Religion

As long as there have been churches in Indianapolis, there have been churchwomen involved in religious work. In 1822 an… Read More »Women in Religion

YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis

YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis

The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) began in London in 1844. A small group of evangelical Protestants opened the Indianapolis… Read More »YMCA Of Greater Indianapolis

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