The congregation of the Greater Little Zion Baptist Church in Fairfax, Virginia invites the community to join them as they celebrate their 127th Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 9:45 a.m.

Humbled by scandal in recent years, the former Bellmead First Baptist Church has a new owner, a new pastor and new financial backing.

That is about a mile away from Union Shiloh Baptist Church. Anaya said the minivan was headed south on Route 17 when it ran off the road, through the median and then hit an embankment and culvert.

Mayor Justin Wilson also referenced the pilgrimage in his remarks. Members of the Men’s Choir of Shiloh Baptist Church perform at the Jan. 15 MLK Commemorative program.