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Six women show up every Sunday to keep this historic Black church alive
Six women show up every Sunday to keep this historic Black church alive
Six women show up every Sunday to keep this historic Black church alive

Published on: 04/03/2026

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Francine Freeman sings during the 11 a.m. worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin delivers the sermon during Sunday service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Monica Reed attends worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.Hughes Community Church at 111 N.E. Failing St. in Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin stands in the church’s clothing closet, where donated coats and jackets are given free to people in need, at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin looks through and points out historical records, photo albums, memorial service programs and other materials tied to Hughes Community Church’s history in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Bible study at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.Bible study at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.Bible study at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.Alfreida Nelson reads during bible study at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.Monica Reed speaks during 11 a.m. worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Galina, who moved to Oregon from Ukraine and speaks three languages, attends the 11 a.m. worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Galina, who moved to Oregon from Ukraine and speaks three languages, attends the 11 a.m. worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Two boys collect the offering during Sunday service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Two boys pass the offering plates during Sunday service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Two boys pass the offering plates during Sunday service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Children gather at the front of the sanctuary during Sunday service for the children’s message at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Children gather at the front of the sanctuary during Sunday service for the children’s message at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Two boys light the altar candles before the start of worship at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.A church pianist is seen behind the piano during Sunday service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.Worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.Alfreida Nelson reads to the audience during worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin delivers the sermon during Sunday service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Alfreida Nelson attends 11 am. worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Francine Freeman sings during the 11 a.m. worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin delivers the sermon during Sunday service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Pastor Robin Franklin delivers the sermon during Sunday service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Francine Freeman speaks to the small congregation in the sanctuary and online during the 11 a.m. worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Francine Freeman speaks to the small congregation in the sanctuary and online during the 11 a.m. worship service at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.Framed images are displayed on a table in the church foyer outside the sanctuary at Hughes Community Church in Northeast Portland on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

On a recent Sunday morning in North Portland, six women gathered around a folding table inside Hughes Community Church, passing around coffee, scripture and stories. Within the hour, they would become the entire congregation.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/04/six-women-show-up-every-sunday-to-keep-this-historic-black-church-alive.html

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