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Celebrates the 156th anniversary of Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, the oldest African American Methodist congregation in the city, founded in 1869

Honors the church's founder, Reverend James R. Rosemond, who was born into slavery and later ordained into Methodist ministry after emancipation to serve freedmen in the Upstate

Recognizes the church tradition that silver dollars were placed under each corner of the original church building on a hill, giving the church its name

Congratulates current pastor Reverend Dr. Morris Waymar Jr., who became pastor in summer 2024, and the congregation for their community service

Acknowledges the church's ministry activities including fundraising for local ministries, supporting elementary schools, and advocating for racial reconciliation