Church Founded by Freed Slaves Holds Final Service in Historic Building

Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas, held its final service Sunday in the historic building where the congregation has worshipped since 1912. The decision to close the 150-year-old institution marks a somber end to a legacy rooted in the freedom of formerly enslaved people. This event underscores the fragility of historic faith communities and the ongoing challenges facing local congregations to maintain their physical and spiritual heritage.