They grew quickly during Reconstruction.
THE BLACK CHURCH:functions on several levels, as a spiritual center—a place of worship—and as a social center and a cultural repository as well, a living treasure trove of African American sacred cultural history and practice: literally the place where “the faith of the fathers and mothers” is summoned ...
Using African instruments and songs in their services
they grew quickly during reconstruction
they grew quickly during Reconstruction. -apex
they grew quickly during reconstruction
churches -apex
African Americans churches
African American churches
These churches often became political,cultural and social centers for african americans by providing school and other services that whites denied free blacks
Foreign culture influences African Christians by promoting schism of churches and mushrooming of other smaller churches from the mainstream churches.
they grew quickly during reconstruction
African American churches were the most important institution
African American churches were the most important institution
churches -apex
African Americans churches
Using African instruments and songs in their services
Michele Andrea Bowen has written several novels, including "Church Folk," "Second Sunday," and "Up at the College." Her books often focus on themes of faith, spirituality, and the African American church community.
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Using African instruments and songs in their services.
They included African traditions in their services.
Using African instruments and songs in their services
After the Civil War African-Americans controlled churches first.