Faith is personal, but how does education affect it? From student to staff, each have their own perspective and relationship with higher education and religion By Eaon Hurley Faith Beat Reporter About half of traditional college age people remain stable in their level of religious commitment and practice (or lack of.) About forty percent show… Continue reading Bulls on Faith: Perspectives from USF’s own in a changing world
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Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church believes in serving through community outreach
Pictured Above: Members and volunteers at Mount Zion Progressive Missionary preparing grocery items for community members. (USF/Malique Ferrette) By Malique Ferrette With so many people still in need due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mount Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church has prioritized community outreach to better serve others. Human Services Director for the church, Anegla Rouson,… Continue reading Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church believes in serving through community outreach
Pinellas Community Church worship team holds steadfast against pandemic pressures
Pictured Above: Pinellas Community Church Connections Pastor Simone Seymour (center) performs on stage with other members of PCC’s worship team during Sunday service on May 2. (USF/Julia Gennocro) By Annalise Anderson and Julia Gennocro When asked how the worship team at Pinellas Community Church has remained resilient through the challenges brought on by COVID-19, PCC Connections… Continue reading Pinellas Community Church worship team holds steadfast against pandemic pressures
The Power for Living Ministries in Gulfport preserved in-person services through the pandemic
Pictured Above: The Power for Living Ministries church is located at 1710 52nd St. S, Gulfport. (USF/Kristen Boehm) By Kristen Boehm In a neighborhood in Gulfport, one church has kept its doors open for in-person services throughout the entire pandemic. Pastor Ulysses Burden Jr. founded Power for Living Ministries with his wife, Annette, in 2003.… Continue reading The Power for Living Ministries in Gulfport preserved in-person services through the pandemic
Scenes from Sunday Service
This story also appears on The Weekly Challenger, the most comprehensive news source to the African-American communities of Tampa Bay. By Annalise Anderson, Kristen Boehm, Julia Gennocro, Aliah Farley, Jessica Stewart, Malique Ferrette and Hannah Simpson Like many aspects of daily life, the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way congregations in Midtown gather, worship and… Continue reading Scenes from Sunday Service