CT Direct - Monday, June 22, 2015

Monday, June 22, 2015

How Charleston's Emanuel AME Spent Sunday after Massacre
Scenes from the hot, crowded, and praise-filled worship in South Carolina. Kate Shellnutt in Charleston
In a crowded sanctuary, elder John Gillison called out, "And the people of God shall say, Amen!" "Can I get an Alleluia? Won't somebody yell, Praise the Lord?" It was Sunday morning in Charleston. Over the past few days, the area hosted a dozen prayer vigils and candlelit tributes. Next week come the funerals and memorial services. But yesterday, in a place nicknamed "Holy City," they worshipped... continue reading >>

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