Los Angeles pastor, civil rights advocate, and community leader, Rev. Dr. Cecil Murray, passed away on Friday night at the age of 94, following health struggles, as reported by his family to KCAL News.
Known as “Chip” to many, Rev. Murray served as the pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church for nearly thirty years. Throughout his tenure spanning 27 years, his leadership extended far beyond the church walls, as he spearheaded various initiatives to uplift the South Los Angeles community.
Rev. Murray’s influence reached politics, with presidents such as George W. Bush and Bill Clinton making visits to his church. In recognition of his contributions, President Bush honored the church as the “177th Point of Light” under his Points of Light nonprofit initiative.
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