Grew out of a Sunday school for slaves that was started in the mid-1800s by Charles Cocke, the founder of what is now Hollins University First church built in 1858; present structure built in 1908.
The congregation at Mount Moriah Baptist Church experienced a few surprises while celebrating its pastor’s anniversary. The church at 718 SE 11th St. celebrated the Rev. Dr. Freeman Gallmon’s 37th ...