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ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 1, 2022

 

Rockdale County Reflects Upon the “Black Church Experience” During February 2022’s Black History Month

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – Throughout the month of February, the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners invites citizens to humbly reflect upon the “Black Church Experience” via its presentation of unique stories, insights into the historical significance of the Black Church within our community, and presentations from local Pastors and Praise and Worship teams.

A 3-part docuseries will be presented on Rockdale 23 (Comcast cable channel 23) and will be shared on all Rockdale County social media platforms with the handle: RockdaleGov beginning February 1, 2022. Viewers can watch the videos on demand at: vimeo.com/RockdaleGov or on Rockdale 23 YouTube. The docuseries will highlight the significant contributions the Black Church has made to the community, and feature brief conversations with members of the clergy, community leaders and citizens sharing their unique stories and insights into what the Black Church means to them.  The docuseries release dates are:

  • February 1 – Episode 1, The History of the Black Church
  • February 8 – Episode 2, Praise and Worship in the Black Church
  • February 15 – Episode 3, The Role of Ushers in the Black Church

 Additionally, throughout the period of February 22 – February 24, 2022, additional presentations of the “Black Church Experience” will include featured presentations from local Pastors and Praise and Worship teams held at 7 p.m. in the Rockdale Auditorium. This event will be free and open to the public. Additional details will be provided as the dates approach.