| “I am devastated to learn of the fire that destroyed Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church in Killeen, the oldest African American church in the community, just days after the congregation celebrated its 75th anniversary. For decades, Simmonsville Missionary Baptist has given the community a place to pray, gather, celebrate, and grieve. While the walls of this church may be gone, the people are still here — and the faith that carried this congregation through 75 years will carry it through this loss. My prayers will be with them the entire way.” |
Official Statement from James Talarico on Simmonsville Missionary Baptist Church Fire
