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Congregation sheds more than 100 pounds
During the Lenten Season (Feb. 13 – March 31), Rev. Peris J. Lester led his congregation at St. John CME Church on a “40 Ways in 40 Days” spiritual journey that included not only
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Churches urged to link the poor with healthy food
In America, even the food system is biased, with poor communities of color struggling for fresh produce and other things many Americans take for granted. “We have a food system that’s unhealthy and unjust,”
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Lent inspires health challenge
St. John CME Church’s “40 Ways in 40 Days” Lent campaign aims to help churchgoers gain faith while losing pounds. Rev. Peris Lester, who became the church’s pastor in August, conceived of the idea.
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Unions of the Garden Variety
Mentoring program aims to spread county’s green revolution The Forsyth Cooperative Extension is looking for local residents with green thumbs to help ensure the success of the area’s thriving community garden population. With the
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