NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -During African American History Month, WE are highlighting the legacy of an African American Methodist Episcopal Church that served as a spiritual home and gathering place for the community for generations.
The church brought together faith, culture and activism, offering a place where everyone could come together.
“They were interested in making sure that the rights of minority workers were addressed in a way that was fair to both sides. Whether they were a minority or in the majority,” Jim Griffin, Director and Curator of the Lincoln County Historical Museum said.
“They also cooperated with the Methodist church for, at the time they were having interfaith racial days. So they would participate with them in their congregation to show unity in their Christian faith,” he added.
He also says the church’s impact extended beyond its congregation size.
“It’s important for us to remember all of our history. And obviously, even though they only had a small congregation, they were busy within the community,” an official said. “It was, they had an impact on our history. They had an impact on all of us in some way. Even if we don’t know what that impact was, we do know that there was, there had to have been an important impact.”
The church stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of the community.
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