GREATER GRACE TEMPLE

For decades, Edgewater Park was one of the most popular attractions in Detroit.

A day of tributes for Detroit police Officer Loren Courts as his family, friends, and the city say their final goodbye. Courts was killed in the line of duty less than two weeks ago, and during the funeral service Monday, an end of watch call conveyed one last dispatch to him.

A sea of blue honored a hero Monday. It was a final goodbye to Officer Loren Courts after he was gunned down in the line of duty.

First responders and relatives paid their respects, as well as people who didn’t know him personally, but felt compelled to show up and honor Courts’ life.

The funeral arrangements for recently fallen officer Loren Courts have been released.

Greater Grace Temple held its 24th annual back to school event.

Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.

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“This pandemic has caused us to do things totally different,” Bishop Ellis said. “I think we’ve done a great job at Greater Grace Temple.”

DETROIT – In Black churches across the country, first ladies play a pivotal role in their communities. The role of first ladies in Black churches has evolved. You absolutely will find that you have to have ministry for women,” Ellis said. I’m trying to be authentically me, lady,” Vann said. We’ve been able to do programs, young ladies of distinction, making sure that our young ladies are equipped for -- To handle all aspects of their lives,” Ellis said.

DETROIT – Beloved Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon will be laid to rest this week. Napoleon died from complications related to COVID-19 Dec. 17. A public viewing will be held Monday at the Swanson Funeral Home on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Services will be held Tuesday at the Greater Grace Temple on Seven Mile Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The family will have its own private service. A live stream of the event will be available on the Swanson Funeral Home site.

DETROIT – Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon made it his mission every Christmas to help families struggling through the cold of winter with annual gift drives. READ: A look back at the legacy of Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonCommunity leaders carried on the tradition in honor of Napoleon at the Greater Grace Temple. Especially the time that we’re in right now.”“This is something that sheriff Napoleon would have been doing if he was here,” said Wayne County deputy Robert Dunlap. “You couldn’t help but think about the sheriff.”It’s just one of the many ways sheriff Napoleon’s legacy is kept alive. “Cause Benny Napoleon was such a great guy.”Funeral arrangements announced for longtime Wayne County Sheriff Benny NapoleonThere will be a public viewing on Monday, Dec. 28 at Swanson Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., family members announced on Facebook Sunday.

DETROIT – One of Detroit’s largest churches held a rally Thursday in George Floyd’s memory. Escorted by police, the rally started on Woodward Avenue at the city offices in Highland Park and marched through the streets of Detroit. RELATED: LIVE STREAM: Detroit mayor, police chief to address city protests, coronavirus pandemicIt was one of several marches across the state Thursday with similar events in Saginaw and Kalamazoo. Attendees said the message is that there are protests and riots and the public shouldn’t be confusing the two as the same. The march was inclusive of multiple religious groups, with Islamic clerics, Jewish rabbis and other spiritual leaders involved.

Greater Grace Temple holds march in honor of George FloydPublished: June 4, 2020, 12:12 pmOne of Detroit’s largest churches is holding a rally Thursday in George Floyd’s memory. The rally started in Highland Park and wound through the streets of Detroit.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at Noon:Greater Grace Temple holds rally in memory of George FloydOne of Detroits largest churches is holding a rally Thursday in George Floyds memory. The rally started in Highland Park and wound through the streets of Detroit.

Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joined a unity march through Detroit to honor the life of George Floyd. Whitmer and Duggan joined local clergy and law enforcement members, starting in Highland Park and ending on Woodward Avenue near Wayne State University. We need to stand up and we need to speak out and we need to take action, Presbyterian leader Bob Agnew said. As the march neared Wayne State, everyone turned the corner at Warren Avenue and took a knee, giving Floyd a moment of silence. We know that we are at a tipping point in this country and we cannot let this day only be a day, Whitmer said.

Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple holds Sunday service amid large event banPublished: March 15, 2020, 11:38 pmDue to the coronavirus outbreak, many people practiced social distancing to keep themselves protected, but some don’t want to distance themselves from their faith.

DETROIT – Here’s what’s coming up on Local 4 News at Noon:Funeral service held for former Rep. John ConyersA funeral service is being held Monday for former Rep. John Conyers, who died Oct. 27 at age 90. Conyers spent more than 50 years in Congress and was its longest-service African American member. The funeral is being held at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.