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The congregation of Bethel Church celebrates 185 years on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. | News4JaxThe congregation of Bethel Church celebrates 185 years on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. | News4Jax
The congregation of Bethel Church celebrates 185 years on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. | News4Jax

Bethel Church celebrates 185 years of rich history

By Erik Avanier - News4Jax
Published on November 13, 2023 at 11:58 am
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The oldest predominately African American church in Florida celebrated its 185th anniversary.

The Bethel Church congregation came together in Downtown Jacksonville and celebrated Sunday to honor its rich history, the past and present — with expectations of an even brighter future.

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“It’s amazing. The history. How rich that is and to be a part of that. I think it’s been a blessing,” Bethel member Basco Robinson said.

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author image Erik is an award-winning broadcast and multimedia journalist with nearly 20 years of experience. He started as a reporter for News4Jax in 2017, having worked previously at WDEF, the CBS affiliate in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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