Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 28, 1990
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SHROUDING OF THE CROSS - In preparation for Ash Wednesday, Ernestine Jackson, left, and Christine E. Anderson use a black cloth to shroud the cross on the altar at Bethel A.M.E. Church at 900 John A. Woods Drive in Ann Arbor. Traditionally, the altar, cross, statues, and other symbols in Christian churches were draped at the beginning of the Lenten season, the period from Ash Wednesday to Easter. All adornments are covered to focus attention on the passion of Christ.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 5, 1985
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CONCERT TIME: Planners for and participants in the Willis Patterson "Our Own Thing" Chorale concert are from left: Herb Ellis, James Neal, Shirley Oliver, Richard Blake, Jan Collins-Eaglin and Patricia Thomas. The concert is scheduled for Sunday at 7 p.m. in Bethel AME Church, 900 Plum St. Donations will be accepted.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 13, 1974
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Debut: With Willis Patterson conducting, the "Community Chorale and Orchestra," an all-black musical organization, made its debut this week in Bethel AME Church, 900 Plum. The group performed the Christmas Section of "Messiah."