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Photo Slideshow: The Greater First Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.

Photo Slideshow: The Greater First Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.
Ushers at The Greater First Baptist Church in Washington pray before the worship service begins on Aug. 4, 2013. RNS photo by Adelle M. Banks
Adelle M. Banks

At The Greater First Baptist Church in Washington, members were looking forward to seeing “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” the movie inspired by Eugene Allen, a member of their church who died in 2010. Allen served as a butler at the White House for more than half a dozen administrations. He served as an usher and trustee at the church where he was a member for six decades. These photos give glimpses of one Sunday (Aug. 4, 2013) at the church.

Religion News Service photos by  Adelle M. Banks

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