Rebuilding Faith After Fire | Philadelphia News

In the wake of a devastating fire that destroyed their historic sanctuary just three months ago, the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware — home to the nation’s oldest African American religious festival — is rising stronger than ever. Celebrating 212 years of faith and community this August, their theme “Our Soul. Our Story. Reimagining Democracy Through Sacred Courage” echoes their resilience as they rebuild. Partnering with the Smithsonian’s Folklife Festival for its 250th anniversary, the church turns tragedy into triumph, sharing their journey toward a new worship space and future — proving that sacred courage never fades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ed4cd4f4ee7be67