Church (Sanctuary, Part 1)

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Church (Sanctuary, Part 1)

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Feb 28, 2017

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In the 1980s, Rev. John Fife and his congregation at Southside Presbyterian Church began to help Central American migrants fleeing persecution from US backed dictatorships. Their efforts would mark the beginning of a new — and controversial — social movement … Continue reading →

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Feb 28, 2017

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Church (Sanctuary, Part 1)

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