‘God had a marvelous plan’ — Genesis Group helped Black Latter-day Saints find a church home. Will it continue to thrive?
After 50 years, the congregation still offers the “entire Black church experience” for members.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Debra Bonner Unity Gospel Choir rehearses in the Tabernacle for a celebration of the 50th aniversary of the Genesis Group, in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.
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.