The Presbytery of Southern Kansas recently ordained the first African American woman in Garden City, Kansas. The Rev. Doris A. Evans was installed as lead pastor at United Presbyterian Church, coinciding with the church’s 137th anniversary.
Leaders of Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together said they ve won a lot for their community, but there s more work to do after more than 1,500 members met for a virtual gathering Tuesday night.
CLOUT held its annual Nehemiah Action Assembly to address key community issues and hear from public leaders, including JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio and Louisville Metro Council President David James.
CLOUT is made up of religious congregations working together to solve critical community problems. Its mission, according to its website, is to build the power of religious congregations to solve community problems by holding systems accountable.
Every year, the organization picks issues to tackle in the community. The religious nonprofit s campaigns this year are focused on police-community relations, affordable housing, school discipline and safety, and services for older adults.