Earlier in the summer, when we were at a gas station on East Market Street, we noticed this view of the United House of Prayer for All People. From this hilly vantage point, the church appears to be in a suburban or rural setting, as opposed to close to downtown nestled between two institutions of higher education. The church is located at the corner of South Dudley and East Market Streets. It seems like just yesterday that we featured United House of Prayer for All People; however, it was actually over three years ago (here).
This Christian denomination was founded by Marcelino Manuel da Graça from the Cape Verde Islands, which are located off the coast of West Africa- the part that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. The church was first incorporated in the USA in Washington, D.C. in 1927. It has a really interesting history and some interesting practices. If you are interested in church history, you will enjoy reading this. In the meantime, we've heard that the church serves some amazing lunches. We hope they live up to their name "all people" as we really want to see that triangular church from the inside and enjoy a little fellowship over one of those tasty meals. Nurturing the soul with fellowship and good food. It doesn't get better than that....regardless of denomination or location.
I wonder what the benefit is to being baptized by fire hose? Or is that just a method of performing mass baptisms?
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 08:29 AM
I think it is just an efficient method of performing mass baptisms.
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Regardless of their religious practices -- they make the most amazing yams, catfish, and mac and cheese....it is one of the best places for lunch in town.
Posted by: Wendy | Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 10:22 PM