Utah civil rights legend France Davis retires from the pulpit after 46 years, but his life remains a sermon in service
(Jeremy Harmon | The Salt Lake Tribune) Pastor France Davis will retire after more than 45 years at Calvary Baptist in Salt Lake City. He is seen in the church's sanctuary on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.