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Dr. Charley Hames, Jr., Beebe Memorial Cathedral (Oakland,CA)

At the appointment of Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., Rev. Dr. Hames serves as pastor of the historic Beebe Memorial Cathedral (BMC), a Christian Methodist Episcopal church in Oakland, California. As pastor of BMC since 2003, Dr. Hames leads one of the fastest growing churches in the CME church.

The Art of Giving

Kriss Brooks

Aug 15 |10:43

It’s back to school season and children everywhere are getting lists of school supplies from their teachers. When I was a child, school supplies were provided by the school for the most part. Our teachers passed out paste and paper, pens and #2 pencils. The list of supplies we had to buy was relatively short. Now, parents can easily spend well over $100 for items on the list.

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New Music: VaShawn Mitchell - Triumphant

Faith in the Bay (Admin)

Aug 10 |00:00

VaShawn Mitchell was born and raised in Chicago, IL. The city known as the birthplace of Gospel music quickly made its imprint on him. When he was barely a teenager, VaShawn became the assistant music director of St. Mark Baptist Church, working closely with nationally renowned choir leader Lonnie Hunter.

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CA Prop 19: Is It Me, Or Somebody High For Real This Time?

Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad

Jul 12 |09:06

California is seeking to legalize marijuana this November. You knew it was just a matter of time before the signatures were gathered, given the legalization of marijuana for medicinal use passed in the state a few years back. Baby boomer “hippies” turn 65 this year.