Genesis group for Black Latter-day Saints celebrates its 50th anniversary with declarations of hope
Amid the stirring musical performances, former and current group leaders and church leaders shared stories of the past and hope for the future.
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Amid the stirring musical performances, former and current group leaders and church leaders shared stories of the past and hope for the future.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host a 50th anniversary celebration on. Saturday night for the Genesis Group, its organization for Black Latter-day Saints in northern Utah.
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