Secret Service officials will likely allow worshippers to attend services. But it isn't yet clear whether congregants should allow more time to get to the church.
Pastor Frank Dixon Jr. likes to share tale after tale of the 139-year-old West Side Community Church. He's hoping to add only good stories to the mix after the Democratic National Convention takes place across the street.The church was here well before the United Center, which is hosting the DNC. Dixon Jr. said his plans are in limbo because the DNC safety plans won't be officially announced until late July.'I want to know what we're gonna do,' he said.
I have other friends that we can probably worship,' Dixon said. But that takes planning. Pastor Dixon isn't the only religious leader praying for some guidance. There are seven churches and an Islamic center within the expected high-security zone surrounding the United Center.Quinn Chapel A.M.E Church is located within the security zone near McCormick Place, where other convention events are planned.Pastor Rev. Troy K.
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