Historic Durham Church Holds Closing Message for Kamala Harris
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The St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church in Durham, North Carolina, held a Sunday service focused on spiritual and civic action in the 2024 election, subtly favoring Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. Justice Hill, a minister at the church, spoke of the importance of not letting anyone silence voters, making several impassioned remarks about various societal issues at stake. The service also functioned as a platform for the Harris-Walz campaign, with surrogates emphasizing Harris’s commitment to social justice and civil rights, and imploring the congregation to vote.
St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church welcomed Harris-Walz campaign surrogates, offering contrasting visions for the future from Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
At St. Joseph African Methodist Episcopal Church in Durham, North Carolina, Justice Hill, the young adult minister, used the Biblical story of Bartimaeus to inspire the congregation during the last Sunday of the early voting period.
According to Hill, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, gained sight through faith, teaching the congregation to never let others silence them, particularly when voting.
Church pastors and officials highlighted the stark contrast between presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, urging the congregation toward civic action in the 2024 election.
Hill encouraged voters to find their voice amidst societal issues such as racism, discrimination, women’s rights, and political divisiveness.
‘The stark contrast in 2024 Election’
The service also functioned as a “Souls to the Polls” event, with three representatives from the Harris-Walz campaign, including NC Sen. Natalie Murdock, advocating for Kamala Harris as a candidate aligned with the church’s principles and social justice priorities.
“The Kamala Harris campaign includes everyone so that we are moving as a united country,” stated Tenn. Rep. Karen Camper.
The representatives underscored a clear distinction between the two candidates, without specifically mentioning Donald Trump.
‘North Carolina’s Role in Determining Election Outcome’
Early voting concludes on Saturday, Nov. 2, however, this Sunday service was the last chance for churchgoers to vote after service. Murdock emphasized the importance of North Carolina’s role in this tight race, urging the congregation to get others to vote as well.
‘Voicing Out in the Election’
Post-service, Hill drew parallels between the story of Bartimaeus and the election, highlighting the urgency to vote for the future. He stressed, “Your voice matters, your votes matter. And God is good.”
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