Pratt Memorial United Methodist Church

Zion Travelers History Zion Travelers M.B. Church was organized on September 9, 1947, with Rev. Sam B. Burns as pastor. Worship services were held in the home of Rev. & Mrs. James Stewart on Powers Drive in Jackson, MS. Later, the members purchased a lot and built a new sanctuary at 916 Mobile Avenue with a dedication service in 1950. Rev. Sam B. Burns served faithfully until his illness in 1953. Rev. J. C. Rankin, his assistant at the time, was then appointed Pastor. Under Rev. Rankin's leadership, the senior choir was organized and in subsequently the usher board, male chorus, young adult choir and mission were established. Zion Travelers continued to progress under Rev. Rankin's leadership until his retirement in 1985. The congregation recommended and asked Rev. Daniel Watkins to serve as Pastor. After much prayer and waiting on an answer from the Lord, Rev, Watkins accepted the position of Pastor in February 1985. Zion Travelers has received much love, success and growth since then due to the goodness and grace of God. In light of the steady growth in membership, during the fall of 1988 Zion Travelers bought an existing church site at 925 West Pearl Street. Zion Travelers is now a very spiritual church with three hundred fifty (350) members, six (6) ministers and three (3) evangelists. There are twelve ministries (12) designed to offer a spiritual organization for strength and salvation. With God's continuing blessings we continue to involve the youth in all aspects of the church. Youth guidance classes were established to emphasize spiritual training and academic tutoring. Zion Travelers continue to sponsor an annual youth banquet and offer a tremendous summer program, including trips. Summer trips have been to Atlanta., Washington, D.C., Disney World in Orlando, Fla., and New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Birmingham.

Epiphany Lutheran Church, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is the oldest historically Black congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the state. Established through a merger in 2005, it has deep roots tracing back to the early 1930s and has served as a vital community hub for worship and outreach. On November 8, 2022, Epiphany Lutheran Church was tragically destroyed by arson, part of a series of intentional fires in the area. Despite this setback, the congregation remains resilient, continuing to hold services at its Family Life Center while receiving support from the LCMS and local community as they plan for the future. Generated from the website

St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Jackson, MS is a loving and welcoming community located on the edge of downtown Jackson, next to Jackson State University. As a parish of the Episcopal Church in Mississippi and the world-wide Anglican Communion, they strive to follow Christ through their traditional worship, community service, and caring for each other. With a commitment to providing a warm and inclusive environment, St. Mark's Church invites individuals to join them on Sunday mornings at 11:00AM to experience their loving community firsthand. Through their dedication to traditional worship and their active involvement in community service, St. Mark's Church aims to follow the teachings of Christ and foster a sense of care and support among its members.Generated from the website