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Cindy Lange-Kubick: 'I call it my Mount Zion family'

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Cindy Lange-Kubick: 'I call it my Mount Zion family'

• Feb 23, 2020
• Feb 23, 2020 Updated May 15, 2021
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Mount Zion Baptist Church.

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The exterior of the original Mount Zion Baptist Church at 1202 F St.

• FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

Churchgoers hug during a time to greet one another on Sunday at Mount Zion Baptist Church. 

• EMILY HANEY, Journal Star

Churchgoers hold hands while gathered around the altar for a prayer last week at Mount Zion Baptist Church. 

• EMILY HANEY, Journal Star

Songs of celebration are sung during a service last week at Mount Zion Baptist Church.

• EMILY HANEY, Journal Star

Churchgoers gather around the altar for a prayer last week at Mount Zion Baptist Church. 

• EMILY HANEY, Journal Star

Cornerstone on the exterior of the Mount Zion Baptist Church at 1202 F St.

• FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

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Sunya Carter sits outside the sanctuary, waiting for Sunday service to start.

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The choir sings the song of inspiration last week at Mount Zion Baptist Church. 

EMILY HANEY, Journal Star

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The exterior and cornerstone of the original Mount Zion Baptist Church at 1202 F St. 

FRANCIS GARDLER, JOURNAL STAR

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The Rev. Tremaine Combs talks to the congregation before giving his sermon last week at Mount Zion Baptist Church.

EMILY HANEY, Journal Star

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Rebecca Bowman (seated, left) and Bill Bowman talk to Birdie Powell (center) during a time to greet one another last week at Mount Zion Baptist Church.

EMILY HANEY, Journal Star

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Samiyah Johnson (left) claps along to the song of inspiration last week at Mount Zion Baptist Church.

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Cindy Lange-Kubick is devoting her February columns to members of Lincoln's African American community in honor of Black History Month.

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