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Pastor speaks on church attendance after tragedy

September 7, 2026 | Aubrey Kelley

After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the United States of America joined in mass grief. Church attendance increased during that time as people sought answers or consolation.

Pastor Ronnie Bearden of First Methodist Church Crestview sat with the Bulletin to discuss why attendance increased during that time.

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Pastor speaks on church attendance after tragedy

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