On February 1, 1981, the Metropolitan Interdenominational Church held its first Sunday service — or celebration, as they call it. The founders of the church are D. Billye Sanders and Rev. Edwin Sanders. Observing denominational and political division amongst the Christian community, they decided to found a church where all were welcome. Their guiding principle is […]
‘It is built on a rock’: A historic Black church in Hendersonville reflects on the legacy buried in its foundation
This Is Nashville producer Rose Gilbert reports from Sunday service at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, a historic Black church located in Hendersonville.