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News Archives - 2007

Weekend College Chapel to feature Thelma Buckner, gospel singer and community leader

Jan. 8, 2006

A special chapel service to celebrate the beginning of the new Weekend College trimester will be held in Hoversten Chapel on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 7:50 a.m.

The special guest will be Thelma Buckner. Thelma is a well-loved local gospel singer, inspirational writer, and emergency shelter director. She is also famous for making quilts for all of the St. Paul police cars. A preacher at the Gospel Temple in St. Paul, people look to Thelma as a community leader and community granny to all. She and her family have been part of the rich gospel community in the Twin Cities including singing with Sounds of Blackness, Minneapolis Gospel Sounds, and Minneapolis Gospel Twins.

All are invited to attend.