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Also naming the 4100 block of Parkside Avenue as "Rev. Dr. Arthur White Way" to honor the life and memory of Rev. Dr. Arthur R. White and his service to the East Parkside community.
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WHEREAS, Dr. White pastored Christ Community Baptist Church (CCBC) from October 1981 until March 2020, a tenure during which he was a tremendous blessing to CCBC, the East Parkside community and the church-at-large community of the City, state, and nation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. White served as President of the Baptist Pastors and Ministers' Conference of Philadelphia and its Vicinity. He served two terms as President of the PA Baptist State Convention and as Dean of Christian Education for the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. White's effective and faithful leadership, CCBC housed a homeless shelter for men, faithfully and consistently fed and clothed the less fortunate, and led prayer walks for the promotion of AIDS awareness, education, and prevention throughout East Parkside and Mantua communities; and
WHEREAS, He led CCBC in partnering with Drexel University and University of Pennsylvania to host health and wellness seminars, providing free medical screening to members of community. Dr. White encouraged CCBC to open the doors and the kitchen of the church for the homeless throughout the year, including Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter; and
WHEREAS, Dr. White was very serious concerning the church's civic duty as well. Under his leadership, CCBC participated in voter registration and frequently opened the church as a polling place for elections. Dr. White was a close and involved partner with the East Parkside Community Resident's Association, welcoming the association to hold its monthly meetings at CCBC; and
WHEREAS, Throughout Dr. White's pastorate East Parkside community knew they had a friend in Dr. White and CCBC. He always taught that the church existed to serve the community. Dr. White served the City of Philadelphia for fou...
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