Known as the “The Church In The Heart Of The City, With The City In Its Heart,” many local leaders and community advocates regarded Bethel as their church home. In July of 1995, the City of Grand Rapids honored him by naming the cross street Bethel was located on, Abney Avenue SE. This avenue remains located between Lake Drive and Cherry Street.
Wednesday, 70 pastors said they’re tired of waiting for the results of the Patrick Lyoya investigation. They signed a letter calling for police accountability now.
The 50-member Grand Rapids Community Master Plan Steering Committee met for the first time this week to explore avenues of how the Community Master Plan can better represent and serve Grand Rapids residents.