St. Paul United Methodist Church - 125th anniversary, Dr. Joseph Lowery, May 26, 1996

This audio recording features a worship service on May 26, 1996 in which Joseph E. Lowery speaks at St. Paul United Methodist Church in recognition of their 125th Anniversary. This recording features singing, musical performances, scripture readings, prayer, and a sermon. Beginning at 00:41:26, Lowery delivers a sermon about how the Black experience has taught America how to transform challenges into opportunities, how to show "authentic patriotism", and how to use the power of spirituality to persevere. This audio recording concludes with singing. St. Paul United Methodist Church is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Audio note: Low and inconsistent volume levels high background noise and high noise floor throughout recording playback.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection