Code,127002
Speaker,"Charles Michael, Gloria Richardson, Sandra Haynes, Maxine Brown"
Date,5/25/2011
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Abstract,"Members of the Shiloh Baptist Church congregation share their observations and recollections about the church, its traditional events, and the Cedar-Central community."
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0,Introductory comments and interviewees noted above with specific background and roles related to Shiloh.
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4,"Originally, First Baptist church served the community."
5,Shiloh was a spin-off congregation to serve the black community from E. 14th Street to E. 55th Street between Cedar and Woodland. Often a parade would mark the community.
6,The congregation bought the Temple B'nai Jeshurun from the Jewish congregation that moved to the Temple on the Heights. 
7,"The  church is highlighted by its gold dome, a landmark in the community. Shiloh was the first African American church in the city."
8,The front pillars are a significant feature of the building representing God's greatness.
9,Panel members share more impressions of the building and interior.
10,Most visitors are in awe of the dome and original windows.
11,The interior features the original temple furnishings.
12,"Baptists focus upon Jesus Christ, his death, and the trinity."
13,"The Christian community differs with Catholics with respect to saints and other beliefs, nor do Baptists have a central organization structure."
14,"One God, one faith, one baptism."
15,Baptism is completed with full emersion.
16,This practice provides and example from the Bible to the community.
17,The congregation is noted for community meals since wartime (WWII).
18,Food is delivered throughout the community.
19,The congregation also helped with homes during the Hough riots.
20,"The church basement houses a gym and stage and hosts scouts, education programs, and Sunday school. "
21,"Originally a community church, Shiloh is now a 'destination' church serving people who live elsewhere."
22,Worship style and music have changed; a schism divided the congregation.
23,At one time Shiloh was filled to capacity (250) with no need for parking; members walked from the neighborhood.
24,A credit union service was a strong resource for the community.
25,Shiloh sponsored many activities in the community.
26,A longtime custodian resided at the church to tend coal fired furnace.
27,Every Sunday a community meal followed services.
28,The House of Wills funeral home is next door. Parishioner's children would visit.
29,Children would sell seats for services.
30,Current pastor is Cory Jenkins (one year) after three years without pastor.
31,He uses teaching style of ministry.
32,"Recall ice cream store next door. Partner schools, Dike and East Tech."
33,Shiloh provided attendance initiatives and banking program at Dike.
34,Students helped as tellers and attendants.
35,Members share favorite stories from the neighborhood.
36,Back to school rally to provide supplies.
37,"Rally events; rocket car, etc."
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39,Current church population is 200 in light of highest 5000.
40,East Tech (old) was across the street.
41,"Past events included guests MLK, Jesse Jackson, Mel Good, Angela Brooks, Carl Stokes."
42,International Tea is annual event to share many cultures and nationalities.
43,"CME = Christmas, Mother's Day, and Easter (crowded services)."
44,Comments about current status of the congregation.
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46,Supportive congregation.
47,Missions to juvenile home and international ministries.
48,"Outreach to mental health, shelters, etc."
49,"""Trip around the world"" is a food event."
50,Oldest Cleveland black Baptist church is partners with Fairmont Temple.
51,Search process to find pastor.
52,Membership declined in the 1960's as people moved to suburbs.
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54,Inner city population declines.
55,Historical landmark at national and local levels.
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