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his impact well beyond san francisco's glide memorial church. he inspired churches and communities across the country and across the world. we were there for his 94th birthday celebration last september. reverend williams was a founder of glide memorial in the tenderloin and spent his life ministering everyone from celebrities to the down and out. he came here to san francisco in 1963 and led the church for 60 years before he stepped away last year to focus on his family and his health. he grew the congregation to 10,000 people and became a well-known activist on issues from gay rights to homelessness and the aids epidemic. 60 years later, glide memorial still stands as a place for people to come together and to help those in need. >> the tenderloin had become essentially what it is today, which means church wouldn't work with that group of people. cecil, however, understood exactly how to make the church work with that group of people and for that group of people to work within the church. >> those persons who have been so committed to servicin
his impact well beyond san francisco's glide memorial church. he inspired churches and communities across the country and across the world. we were there for his 94th birthday celebration last september. reverend williams was a founder of glide memorial in the tenderloin and spent his life ministering everyone from celebrities to the down and out. he came here to san francisco in 1963 and led the church for 60 years before he stepped away last year to focus on his family and his health. he grew...
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glide memorial church in san francisco held a celebration honoring his life. ktvu is amber lee spoke with members of the church who say his death is a major loss to many for the sake of my life, the voices of the glide ensemble rang out in the church sanctuary in san francisco's tenderloin, just hours after its visionary founder and pastor, cecil williams, died monday afternoon. >> a man known for giving a voice and extending a helping hand to those who need it the most. >> this man of joy, this man of second, third and fourth chances. >> a brief ceremony honoring williams, led by glide senior pastor marvin white, who was chosen by williams himself to help carry out his legacy of serving the community. white described williams as a mentor. if you're not a church of action, then you're not doing the work. >> he did it with the idea that glide would become the center of the city for marginalized people. >> former san francisco mayor willie brown described himself and his longtime friend williams as the preacher and the politician. he says he was also williams at
glide memorial church in san francisco held a celebration honoring his life. ktvu is amber lee spoke with members of the church who say his death is a major loss to many for the sake of my life, the voices of the glide ensemble rang out in the church sanctuary in san francisco's tenderloin, just hours after its visionary founder and pastor, cecil williams, died monday afternoon. >> a man known for giving a voice and extending a helping hand to those who need it the most. >> this man...
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he was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard all around the world. we went to glide memorial to talk to his friends and admirers about the legacy he leaves behind. >> two rose back will always be where reverend cecil williams sat every sunday for church , as recently as easter sunday. he would rejoice with his congregation. >> i walked into the church for the first time on an easter sunday. i think that i came to the right place at the right time to get what i did not even realize i needed at that time. >> dennis smiles when he thinks of williams, even hours after his passing. >> that is the thing when i think of him. think of light, i think of love. i think of support, generosity. i can just go on and on. >> it is a sign of the unconditional love the reverend offered, a signature of his that defined the impact of glide memorial church in san francisco as a house to be welcomed. >> you could come in drunk or high . you could come in at the height of your white privilege. you could come in as a single mother. you could eat a meal and come upstairs. it
he was instrumental in turning glide memorial church into a name heard all around the world. we went to glide memorial to talk to his friends and admirers about the legacy he leaves behind. >> two rose back will always be where reverend cecil williams sat every sunday for church , as recently as easter sunday. he would rejoice with his congregation. >> i walked into the church for the first time on an easter sunday. i think that i came to the right place at the right time to get...
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reverend cecil williams was the co-founder of glide memorial church. he died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in his san francisco home today. he was 94 years old. annemakovec is here with more on his life and reaction to his passing. >> reporter: he was known as the heart and soul of san francisco. glide called him the minister of liberation, he was an author, social activist and true community leader. he used the terms, radical inclusivity and unconditional love. he was a champion for the poor and marginalized. glide offers wraparound services for the home expls feeds anyone hungry hot meals every day of the year. thanksgiving is a big celebration there and reverend williams always a staple. here he was in 2016. >> engaged in unconditional love. >> we had to dig into our archives for this one. he had his own show called "vibrations" right here on kpix back here in the '80s. >> you are going to love this. i bet you will make another request for this show, you watch, you watch. here we go. it focused on how to tell the story of the black
reverend cecil williams was the co-founder of glide memorial church. he died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends in his san francisco home today. he was 94 years old. annemakovec is here with more on his life and reaction to his passing. >> reporter: he was known as the heart and soul of san francisco. glide called him the minister of liberation, he was an author, social activist and true community leader. he used the terms, radical inclusivity and unconditional love. he was a...
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as you head of san francisco's glide memorial church has died at the age of 94. williams became pastor of glide back in 1963, and under his leadership, the church grew to 10,000 people. the glide foundation became the largest provider of social services in san francisco, serving over 3000 meals every single day. >> we received a statement from glide on the passing of reverend williams. it says in part, it is with profound grief that we confirm that reverend cecil williams glides renowned co-founder and minister of liberation, passed away today, april 22nd, at his home in san francisco. he was surrounded by friends and family. we have lost an incomparable champion. incomparable? excuse me, champion of social justice, civil and human rights and liberation theology. i mean, cecil williams, synonymous with san francisco, synonymous with glide and synonymous with doing good work. he is a man who cared so deeply for everyone in san francisco and he is going to be greatly, greatly missed. >> yeah, you cannot overstate the impact that he has had on the city of san franci
as you head of san francisco's glide memorial church has died at the age of 94. williams became pastor of glide back in 1963, and under his leadership, the church grew to 10,000 people. the glide foundation became the largest provider of social services in san francisco, serving over 3000 meals every single day. >> we received a statement from glide on the passing of reverend williams. it says in part, it is with profound grief that we confirm that reverend cecil williams glides renowned...
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glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend served as pastor of glide for 60 years before he retired. he didn't just command the pulpit, he was a champion for people who needed the help the most, turning glide into a world renowned nonprofit, helping hundreds of thousands of people in the process. he's also known for stepping up in the aftermath of crisis. >> right on. right on. i love you too. we got to struggle with it tomorrow, and i won't -- that's the point, we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? . >> pull together. >> that's it, we got to pull together, yeah. >> this is san francisco, no matter how much turmoil, we always seem to straighten it out. >> they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker, and i'm not. i'm just like they are. >> that was video from back in 1989. mr. williams died today, according to his loved ones. our lauren toms went to glide memorial to talk to his friends and admirers about the legacy he leaves behind. >> reporter: and inside the sanctuary here at glide memorial, m
glide memorial church into a name heard around the world. the reverend served as pastor of glide for 60 years before he retired. he didn't just command the pulpit, he was a champion for people who needed the help the most, turning glide into a world renowned nonprofit, helping hundreds of thousands of people in the process. he's also known for stepping up in the aftermath of crisis. >> right on. right on. i love you too. we got to struggle with it tomorrow, and i won't -- that's the...
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the reverence served as pastor of glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring. he was a champion for people who needed help. the most feeding the poor and the hungry and turning glide into a world famous. nonprofit. helping hundreds of thousands of people. well. he's also known for stepping up in crisis like in the aftermath. of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that through the city into chaos. ><<>right on right on, right on. i love you. got to struggle with it tomorrow. right? that's the. we got to do. what do what yeah. we got to pull together. to san francisco. matter how much turmoil yeah. straight up. think i'm sometimes the miracle >nicole>work. just like well, we dug into the kpx. archives for this 1, reverend williams had his own show called vibrations here on kpi ex back in the 80s. ><<>don't look at this in fact, i bet you're going to make another request for this show you watch. >nicole>this episode focused on how to tell the story of the black experience. we also found an old interview from 1971. with former kpix anchor belford davis, where he talk
the reverence served as pastor of glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring. he was a champion for people who needed help. the most feeding the poor and the hungry and turning glide into a world famous. nonprofit. helping hundreds of thousands of people. well. he's also known for stepping up in crisis like in the aftermath. of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that through the city into chaos. >nicole>work. just like well, we dug into the kpx. archives for this 1, reverend...
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memorial church . >> cecil, however, was dramatically different from any other pastor. please his legacy goes well beyond just african-american civil rights movement and poverty and those issues to really address some of the core issues of what became san francisco, modern san francisco. >> his influence and impact still resonates across san francisco. the legendary reverend broke down barriers and gave a voice to the voiceless. >> he was a champion of the homeless community and a supporter of the lgbtq+ community, as well . the comp legation is celebrating the legacy he leaves behind. pete suratos begins our coverage in the city. >> reporter:, members of the church are remembering the life of church cofounder, reverend cecil williams. he died today at the age of 94 and they push forward his legacy as a church community, one day at a time. the pictures in front of the church, providing a snapshot of church cofounder, reverend cecil williams, san francisco icon, to serving the san francisco community. specifically, those in need. >> disbelief right now but as you can als
memorial church . >> cecil, however, was dramatically different from any other pastor. please his legacy goes well beyond just african-american civil rights movement and poverty and those issues to really address some of the core issues of what became san francisco, modern san francisco. >> his influence and impact still resonates across san francisco. the legendary reverend broke down barriers and gave a voice to the voiceless. >> he was a champion of the homeless community...
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i'm noelle bellow, the co-founder of san francisco's glide memorial church passed away today at the age of 94 leaving behind a massive legacy kron four's. sara stinson spoke with folks at glide and community leaders about cecil's life. she joins us now live in studio with her story. sarah. >> within the first hour of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed in the glide memorial church in san francisco to honor him. remember him? many of them telling me they feel privileged to have even known him at all and grateful for the work he did to serve those in need influencing people across the world. >> this man of peace, this man of justice passed away hear but i really can't believe it's record. williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from pol
i'm noelle bellow, the co-founder of san francisco's glide memorial church passed away today at the age of 94 leaving behind a massive legacy kron four's. sara stinson spoke with folks at glide and community leaders about cecil's life. she joins us now live in studio with her story. sarah. >> within the first hour of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed in the glide memorial church in san francisco to honor him. remember him? many of them telling me they feel privileged to have...
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to come back to life, it's going to happen here at glide memorial church, because all we want to see happen. >> for glide volunteer blake riggs, easter means renewal and second chances, and we've seen since the pandemic, churches take a big blow. >> the community was hurting, and as we've come back from that, this is resurrection. this is resurrection of church. the resurrection of glide foot across the bay. >> there was easter pancakes during this community celebration in oakland's chinatown. this is the 66th pancake breakfast for seniors and families hosted by wasson community service club at hundreds lined up to grab a plate. cornell, bernard. abc seven news now. >> people in san francisco marked the holiday with the sunrise. they gathered at the over 103 foot tall cross on mount davidson to participate in the annual sunrise service. this year's citywide celebration on atop the city's highest peak, marks the 101st anniversary of the event. local clergy presided at the nondenominational service. the mass is hosted by the regional chapter of the armenian american organization, says
to come back to life, it's going to happen here at glide memorial church, because all we want to see happen. >> for glide volunteer blake riggs, easter means renewal and second chances, and we've seen since the pandemic, churches take a big blow. >> the community was hurting, and as we've come back from that, this is resurrection. this is resurrection of church. the resurrection of glide foot across the bay. >> there was easter pancakes during this community celebration in...
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to come back to life, it's going to happen here at glide memorial church, because that is all we want to see happen. for glide volunteer blake riggs, easter means renewal and second chances, and we've seen since the pandemic, churches take a big blow. >> the community was hurting, and as we've come back from that, this is resurrection. this is resurrection of church, the resurrection of glide across the bay. >> there was easter pancakes during this community celebration in oakland's chinatown. this is the 66th pancake breakfast for seniors and families, hosted by wasson community service club at hundreds lined up to grab a plate. cornell, bernard. abc seven news. >> people in san francisco marked the holiday with sunrise. they gathered at the over 103 foot tall cross on mount davidson to participate in the annual sunrise service. this year's citywide celebration atop the city's highest peak marks the 101st anniversary of the event. local clergy presided at the nondenominational service. the mass is hosted by the regional chapter of the armenian american organization, says pope francis
to come back to life, it's going to happen here at glide memorial church, because that is all we want to see happen. for glide volunteer blake riggs, easter means renewal and second chances, and we've seen since the pandemic, churches take a big blow. >> the community was hurting, and as we've come back from that, this is resurrection. this is resurrection of church, the resurrection of glide across the bay. >> there was easter pancakes during this community celebration in oakland's...
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the reverend and his late wife founded the now world famous glide memorial church in the tenderloin. williams last appearance there in fact, was just recently easter sunday. his community outreach programs helped the city's poor and homeless for six decades. san francisco mayor london breed says williams was at the top of the list of black role models. abc seven news reporter j.r stone looks at the pastor's legacy of compassion and fierce advocacy, two things that are critical to us unconditional love and unconditional acceptance. >> and when you got those two things going for you, you really are out on the cutting edge words to live by. >> from the late pastor cecil williams, who died monday at the age of 94. words that helped glide memorial church grow from less than 50 members in the 1960s to more than 11,000 in recent years. >> talking about unconditional love and that everybody's accept it. that's something that i really wanted to and needed to hear when i got here, and it kept me coming back. his immediately opening up the doors of the sanctuary to women, to poor folks, to sex
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when he arrived at glide memorial church in the 1960s, the congregation numbered 35 people. during the last 50 years, he transformed it into a world renowned congregation and nonprofit. san francisco mayor london breed today proposing a new plan that she says will cut down on crime in the tenderloin. breed's proposal would require businesses that sell prepackaged food or tobacco products to close from midnight to 5 a.m. supporters say the late night businesses act as a hub for illicit activity, but businesses that operate around the clock say they have to work late into the night to make ends meet, and they say they're providing food and sundries to a community in need. if the legislation passes, the new hours would not be enforced by police. but other than warnings by police, other than warnings, any business that violates the proposed new hours would be fined up to $1,000 by the department of health. new at 730 tonight, a north bay judge handed down a sentence for former instructor as santa rosa junior college for having a gun there on campus. 74 year-old michael kenneth b
when he arrived at glide memorial church in the 1960s, the congregation numbered 35 people. during the last 50 years, he transformed it into a world renowned congregation and nonprofit. san francisco mayor london breed today proposing a new plan that she says will cut down on crime in the tenderloin. breed's proposal would require businesses that sell prepackaged food or tobacco products to close from midnight to 5 a.m. supporters say the late night businesses act as a hub for illicit activity,...
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i'm not going to give up on you. >> under his leadership, glide memorial church's membership grew to more than 10,000 and its foundation became the largest provider of social services in san francisco. we are now hearing from so many people about the impact that reverend cecil cecil williams had on their lives, and last night, glide memorial church in san francisco held a celebration in honor of his life. >> and ktvu is amber lee was there and talked to church members about his loss for the sake of my life. >> the voices of the glide ensemble rang out in the church sanctuary in san francisco's tenderloin, just hours after its visionary founder and pastor, cecil williams, died monday afternoon. a man known for giving a voice and extending a helping hand to those who need it the most. >> this man of joy, this man of second, third and fourth chances. >> a brief ceremony honoring williams, led by glide senior pastor marvin white, who was chosen by williams himself to help carry out his legacy of serving the community. white described williams as a mentor. >> if you're not a church of act
i'm not going to give up on you. >> under his leadership, glide memorial church's membership grew to more than 10,000 and its foundation became the largest provider of social services in san francisco. we are now hearing from so many people about the impact that reverend cecil cecil williams had on their lives, and last night, glide memorial church in san francisco held a celebration in honor of his life. >> and ktvu is amber lee was there and talked to church members about his loss...
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now, during the civil rights movement, he pastored and grew glide memorial church in the tenderloin, known now for providing resources and underserved to the underserved communities and feeding the homeless. he fought alongside people like angela davis and the black panthers for social justice, even if it meant jail time. he provided a lot of hope to the community, and he's known around the world for his impact. >> and even though cecil was 94 and he lived a long and beautiful and impactful life, nothing takes away that sting of knowing that he is gone. and i think that is what we're holding any one who knew cecil will recognize that. and this is something that people around the city and around the country and around the world are going to be feeling. >> mayor london breed shared this photo on x, formerly twitter, writing growing up, there were members of the african american community that inspired us to dream and to serve, and cecil williams was at the top of that list. cecil mentored generations of san francisco leaders, many of us emerging from the most difficult circumstances. a
now, during the civil rights movement, he pastored and grew glide memorial church in the tenderloin, known now for providing resources and underserved to the underserved communities and feeding the homeless. he fought alongside people like angela davis and the black panthers for social justice, even if it meant jail time. he provided a lot of hope to the community, and he's known around the world for his impact. >> and even though cecil was 94 and he lived a long and beautiful and...
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the reverend s■erved s astor f glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring. he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit. helping hundreds of thousands of people. well, he's also known for stepping up in crisis. like in the aftermath of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that threw the city into absolute chaos. >> right on, right on. right on. >> who loves you. >> i lofty. >> that's the point. we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? pull together. >> we got to pull together. yeah. [ applause ] this san francisco no matter how much turmoil it's in, you always see them straighten it out. they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker and i'm not, i'm just like they are. >> our lauren toms went to glide memorial to talk to his friends and admirers about the legacy he leaves behind. >> reporter: two rows back and facing the pulpit will always be where reverend cecil williams sat every sunday for church. as recently as easter sunday, he would rejoice with his congreg
the reverend s■erved s astor f glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring. he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit. helping hundreds of thousands of people. well, he's also known for stepping up in crisis. like in the aftermath of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that threw the city into absolute chaos. >> right on, right on. right on. >> who loves you. >> i lofty. >>...
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the reverend served as pastor of glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring and he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit helping hundreds of thousands of people. also in crisis like the aftermath of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that threw the city into chaos. >> i love you. too. right on. we got to struggle with it tomorrow and i want -- that's the point. we got to do what? we got to do what? we got to do what? >> pull together. >> we got to pull together. yeah. [ applause ] this san francisco no matter how much turmoil it's in, you always seen it straighten it out. >> they think i'm sometimes the miracle worker and i'm not. just like they are. >> our lauren toms went to glide memorial to talk to his friends and admirers about the legacy he leaves behind. >> reporter: two rows back and facing the pulpit will always be where reverend cecil williams sat every sunday for church. as recently as easter sunday, he would rejoice with his congregation to tunes led by dennis who arrived to glide
the reverend served as pastor of glide memorial church for 60 years before retiring and he was a champion for people who needed help the most. feeding the poor and hungry and turning glide into a world famous nonprofit helping hundreds of thousands of people. also in crisis like the aftermath of the deadly loma prieta earthquake that threw the city into chaos. >> i love you. too. right on. we got to struggle with it tomorrow and i want -- that's the point. we got to do what? we got to do...
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when he arrived at glide memorial church in the 1960s, the congregation numbered 35 people. during the last 50 years, he transformed it into a world renowned congregation and nonprofit. >> a judge has sided with attorney general rob bonta in his dispute with a group called protect kids california. that group put forth a ballot initiative last november, calling it the protect kids of california act. it would ban gender affirming care for children while requiring schools to notify parents if a student identifies as transgender after the group filed its paperwork with the state, the attorney general gave the measure a new name the restricts rights of transgender youth proposal. a judge ruled the new title is a fair description, but you're not allowed to discriminate based on gender identity. >> in california. >> this is a national issue. and in terms of fighting in california, for i believe that we are at war. >> the group has until may 28th to collect more than 500,000 signatures to qualify the measure for the november ballot. so far, they have collected less than half. >> tho
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the reverend and his late wife founded the now world famous glide memorial church in the tenderloin. williams last appearance there in fact, was just recently easter sunday. his community outreach programs helped the city's poor and homeless for six decades. san francisco mayor london breed says williams was at the top of the list of black role models. abc seven news reporter j.r stone looks at the pastor's legacy of compassion and fierce advocacy, two things that are critical to us unconditional love and unconditional acceptance. >> and when you got those two things going for you, you really are out on the cutting edge words to live by. >> from the late pastor cecil williams, who died monday at the age of 94. words that helped glide memorial church grow from less than 50 members in the 1960s to more than 11,000 in recent years. >> talking about unconditional love and that everybody's accept it. that's something that i really wanted to and needed to hear when i got here, and it kept me coming back. his immediately opening up the doors of the sanctuary to women, to poor folks, to sex
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sara. >> glide memorial church in met people who worked with the late reverend cecil williams. many telling me they feel privileged to have known him at all and grateful for the work he did to serve those in the community influencing people across the world. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him at this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it's record. williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from political activists like bobby seale and angela davis to politicians like nelson mandela and celebrities like marvin gaye in sammy davis, junior williams was also close frie
sara. >> glide memorial church in met people who worked with the late reverend cecil williams. many telling me they feel privileged to have known him at all and grateful for the work he did to serve those in the community influencing people across the world. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him at this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm...
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indeed, gasia dozens of church members gathered at glide memorial church over the weekend, and it was a special ceremony honoring the life and legacy of the reverend cecil williams. and it was an emotional church service, including music, singing, tributes and plenty of great memories. dozens of church members were at glide memorial church yesterday paying tribute to reverend cecil williams, and this sunday service, held at the church in san francisco's tenderloin district, said that's where reverend williams founded the church. more than 60 years ago. now. at one point, church members were asked to tell their personal stories of this groundbreaking religious and civil rights leader. i sat down in the office where cecil was and cecil wasn't in the room, and i sat down across from his desk where a sign said minister of liberation, and he walked in and changed my life. and another glide church member says he'll always remember reverend williams as someone who dedicated his life to feeding the hungry and finding shelter for the needy. and i met cecil what he was talking about building ho
indeed, gasia dozens of church members gathered at glide memorial church over the weekend, and it was a special ceremony honoring the life and legacy of the reverend cecil williams. and it was an emotional church service, including music, singing, tributes and plenty of great memories. dozens of church members were at glide memorial church yesterday paying tribute to reverend cecil williams, and this sunday service, held at the church in san francisco's tenderloin district, said that's where...
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going to come back to life, it's going to happen here at glide memorial church, because that is all we want to see happen. >> for glide volunteer blake riggs, easter means renewal and second chances, and we've seen since the pandemic, churches take a big blow. >> the community was hurting, and as we've come back from that, this is resurrection. this is resurrection of church, the resurrection of glide across the bay. >> there was easter pancakes during this community celebration in oakland's chinatown. this is the 66th pancake breakfast for seniors and families, hosted by wasson community service club at hundreds lined up to grab a plate. cornell, bernard. seven news. >> all right, moving on. the boss is back in the bay area tonight. bruce springsteen and the e street band are playing their second show at chase center tonight. we got to listen in to the beginning of the set. springsteen had to postpone last year's planned tour due to an ulcer. he says was so painful he couldn't even sing. but tonight, the rock and roll hall of famer looks to be in great shape with a powerful performanc
going to come back to life, it's going to happen here at glide memorial church, because that is all we want to see happen. >> for glide volunteer blake riggs, easter means renewal and second chances, and we've seen since the pandemic, churches take a big blow. >> the community was hurting, and as we've come back from that, this is resurrection. this is resurrection of church, the resurrection of glide across the bay. >> there was easter pancakes during this community...
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. >> and legacy of reverend cecil williams, the co-founder d of san francisco's glide memorial church passed away at the age of 94. >> leaving behind and incredible legacy kron. 4 sarah stinson talks to the people at clyde. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it's record. williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from political activists like bobby seale and angela davis to politicians like nelson mandela and celebrities like marvin gaye in sammy davis, junior williams was also close friends with former san francisco mayor willie b
. >> and legacy of reverend cecil williams, the co-founder d of san francisco's glide memorial church passed away at the age of 94. >> leaving behind and incredible legacy kron. 4 sarah stinson talks to the people at clyde. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't...
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he and his late wife founded the now world famous glide memorial church in the tenderloin. his last appearance there was easter sunday. san francisco mayor london breed says williams was at the top of the list of black role models. abc seven news reporter j.r stone looks at the pastor's legacy of compassion and fierce advocacy. >> two things that are critical to us unconditional love and unconditional acceptance. and when you got those two things going for you, you really are out on the cutting edge words to live by. >> from the late pastor cecil williams, who died monday at the age of 94. words that helped glide memorial church grow from less than 50 members in the 1960s to more than 11,000. and in recent years, talking about unconditional love. >> and that everybody is accepted. that's something that i really wanted to and needed to hear when i got here, and it kept me coming back. >> his immediate lee opening up the doors of the sanctuary to women, to poor folks, to sex workers, to black folks, to brown folks, to early queer organizers on and on. and that work just that
he and his late wife founded the now world famous glide memorial church in the tenderloin. his last appearance there was easter sunday. san francisco mayor london breed says williams was at the top of the list of black role models. abc seven news reporter j.r stone looks at the pastor's legacy of compassion and fierce advocacy. >> two things that are critical to us unconditional love and unconditional acceptance. and when you got those two things going for you, you really are out on the...
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hallelujah >> also here, san francisco's glide memorial preparing to say goodbye to the church's longtime leader, the reverend cecil williams, and the event today that turned crissy field into planet of the apes. that was wild. all of that is coming up. but first, here's a look at what's ahead on jimmy kimmel live! right after abc seven news at 11, jimmy. >> thanks, dan and ama. tonight's show is well above average. have you ever thought about running for president? >> yeah,...
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he and his late wife founded the now world famous glide memorial church in the tenderloin. his last appearance was easter sunday. san francisco mayor london breed says williams was at the top of the list of black role models. abc7 news reporter j.r stone looks at the pastor's legacy of compassion and fierce advocacy. >> two things that are critical to us unconditional love and unconditional acceptance. and when you got those two things going for you, you really are out on the cutting edge. >> words to live by. from the late pastor cecil williams, who died monday at the age of 94. words that helped glide memorial church grow from less than 50 members in the 1960s to more than 11,000 in recent years. >> talking about unconditional love and that everybody is accepted. that's something that i really wanted to and needed to hear when i got here, and it kept me coming back. >> his immediately opening up the doors of the sanctuary to women, to poor folks, to sex workers, to black folks, to brown folks, to early queer organizers on and on. and that work just that door just kept ope
he and his late wife founded the now world famous glide memorial church in the tenderloin. his last appearance was easter sunday. san francisco mayor london breed says williams was at the top of the list of black role models. abc7 news reporter j.r stone looks at the pastor's legacy of compassion and fierce advocacy. >> two things that are critical to us unconditional love and unconditional acceptance. and when you got those two things going for you, you really are out on the cutting...
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memorial church, because that is all we want to see happen. for glide volunteer blake riggs, easter means renewal and second chances, and we've seen since the pandemic, churches take a big blow. >> the community was hurting, and as we've come back from that, this is resurrection. this is resurrection of church, the resurrection of glide foot. >> across the bay, there was easter pancakes during this community celebration in oakland's chinatown. this is the 66th pancake breakfast for seniors and families, hosted by wasson community service club at hundreds lined up to grab a plate. cornell, bernard. abc seven news. >> another easter tradition on one of san francisco's crookedest streets. the bring your own big wheel race ran down potrero hill yesterday at vermont and 20th. kids under 13 get to test their skills with adult supervision and adults themselves got in on the fun of the urban race track. the tradition got started on lombard street in 2000. the event is free, but organizers welcome donations to pay for city permits. well, today, caitlin
memorial church, because that is all we want to see happen. for glide volunteer blake riggs, easter means renewal and second chances, and we've seen since the pandemic, churches take a big blow. >> the community was hurting, and as we've come back from that, this is resurrection. this is resurrection of church, the resurrection of glide foot. >> across the bay, there was easter pancakes during this community celebration in oakland's chinatown. this is the 66th pancake breakfast for...
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founder, sam francis was glide memorial church. 94 years old and >> in his wake, he leaves behind just incredible legacy, touched the lives of so many cropper. sara stinson takes a closer look. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it's record. williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from political activists like bobby seale and angela davps to politicians like nelson mandela and celebrities like marvin gaye in sammy davis, junior williams was also close friends with former san francisco mayor willie brown. more than 50 years. yeah.
founder, sam francis was glide memorial church. 94 years old and >> in his wake, he leaves behind just incredible legacy, touched the lives of so many cropper. sara stinson takes a closer look. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it's record. williams was the...
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reverend cecil williams headed up glide memorial church in san francisco's tenderloin district for 60 years, feeding the bodies and souls of thousands, maybe even millions of the most vulnerable. over the years. >> the news of his death coming just in the past hour, mayor london breed saying tonight he was the conscience of our san francisco community. ktvu jana katsuyama live tonight in the newsroom. and gianna, his kindness. it was enormous. his love for all so impactful. and i know you did speak to the reverend recently. >> i did mike and julie. this is such a heartbreaking moment for so many people across the city. i spoke with reverend cecil williams one on one when they had the big holiday jam celebration for him back in november. he had the biggest smile on his face. i saw him looking out over the crowd of many people who were celebrating him, and glide with musical tributes that holiday jam party and so many others. a celebration for him, really. a showcase of how his influence crossed all lines of politics. different generations, different neighborhoods from the tenderloin wh
reverend cecil williams headed up glide memorial church in san francisco's tenderloin district for 60 years, feeding the bodies and souls of thousands, maybe even millions of the most vulnerable. over the years. >> the news of his death coming just in the past hour, mayor london breed saying tonight he was the conscience of our san francisco community. ktvu jana katsuyama live tonight in the newsroom. and gianna, his kindness. it was enormous. his love for all so impactful. and i know you...
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a look back at the life of reverend cecil williams and how his work at glide memorial church continues. then a live look outside. it's much cooler now than it was this time yesterday. steve paulsen has your complete forecast coming up as we take a live look at san f nc co (♪ ) why did i keep missing out on this? before you were preventing migraine with qulipta? do you remember the pain, the worry, the canceled plans? and look at me now. you'll never truly forget migraine but qulipta reduces attacks making zero-migraine days possible. it's the only pill of its kind that blocks cgrp and is approved to prevent migraine of any frequency. to help give you that forget you get migraine feeling. don't take if allergic to qulipta. most common side effects are nausea, constipation and sleepiness. learn how abbvie could help you save. qulipta, the forget-you-get migraine medicine. long time pastor, reverend cecil williams. he's being remembered as a religious leader, civil rights pioneer, and compassionate friend. ktvu betty yu reports with a look at the legacy williams leaves behind. >> i see
a look back at the life of reverend cecil williams and how his work at glide memorial church continues. then a live look outside. it's much cooler now than it was this time yesterday. steve paulsen has your complete forecast coming up as we take a live look at san f nc co (♪ ) why did i keep missing out on this? before you were preventing migraine with qulipta? do you remember the pain, the worry, the canceled plans? and look at me now. you'll never truly forget migraine but qulipta reduces...
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now, the co-founder, san francisco's glide memorial church. >> passed away at the age of 94 leaving behind. >> just incredible legacy dedicated his life to so many in kron 4 sarah stinson takes a look. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it. record williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from political activists like bobby seale and angela davis to politicians like nelson mandela and celebrities like marvin gaye in sammy davis, junior williams was also close friends with former san francisco mayor willie brown. more than 50 years. yea
now, the co-founder, san francisco's glide memorial church. >> passed away at the age of 94 leaving behind. >> just incredible legacy dedicated his life to so many in kron 4 sarah stinson takes a look. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it. record williams...
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we honor the life and legacy of reverend cecil williams, the co-founder of the glide memorial church. if you haven't heard he passed away at the age of 94 leaving behind clearly a massive legacy. he touched the lives of so many cars were. sarah stinson has a look back. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him at this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it's record. williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from political activists like bobby seale and angela davis to politicians like nelson mandela and celebrities like marvin gaye in sammy davis, junior williams was also close
we honor the life and legacy of reverend cecil williams, the co-founder of the glide memorial church. if you haven't heard he passed away at the age of 94 leaving behind clearly a massive legacy. he touched the lives of so many cars were. sarah stinson has a look back. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him at this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm...
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filled up glide memorial church last night in order to honor him. but this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it. more than 50 years. yeah. my friendship with cecil williams. in valuable and for me. >> it will never end. >> glide marked 60 years of being open in december. the sanctuary will remain open this week for people to visit and on the reverend. we're taking a live look outside at a great day here in san francisco. meteorologist kyla grogan with us now with details on what's happening in the bay and also across the country. yeah, take a look at the national map and show you that. we just have one sister really that's working its way through the ohio valley towards the northeast. but notice. >> the energy from the low pressure system that's off the coast here. that's keeping us. gray is also sending some of this as per way as that's kind of the same. what weather pattern as it rolls. and it kind of brings that. and but what you see, temper tures are wildly different. if you loo
filled up glide memorial church last night in order to honor him. but this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it. more than 50 years. yeah. my friendship with cecil williams. in valuable and for me. >> it will never end. >> glide marked 60 years of being open in december. the sanctuary will remain open this week for people to visit and on the reverend. we're taking a live look outside at a great day here in san...
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williams was the long time minister of glide memorial church. he died at his san francisco home surrounded by friends and family. the glide foundation celebrated its 60th anniversary in san francisco's tenderloin last december. it provides services for the homeless and anyone in need of a hot meal every day of the year. you may recognize it most for its thanksgiving celebrations where reverend williams always played a key role. his fight for justice also extended around the globe. he's seen here with human rights champion nelson mandela in 1990. san francisco mayor london breed paid tribute to reverend williams writing, "as a young girl, i would never have dreamed i'd grow up to work with him. we all benefited from his guidance, his support, and his moral compass. we would not be who we are as a city and a people without the legendary cecil williams." we were there as williams celebrated his 90th birthday in 2019. ♪ happy birthday to you ♪. >> it was a celebration of 90 years of a life spent serving the less fortunate. when he first arrived
williams was the long time minister of glide memorial church. he died at his san francisco home surrounded by friends and family. the glide foundation celebrated its 60th anniversary in san francisco's tenderloin last december. it provides services for the homeless and anyone in need of a hot meal every day of the year. you may recognize it most for its thanksgiving celebrations where reverend williams always played a key role. his fight for justice also extended around the globe. he's seen...
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a celebration of his life will take place at san francisco's glide memorial church on sunday, may 12th, beginning at 1 p.m. the 94 year old co-founded glide memorial. it was known as a champion of racial equality, lgbtq rights and helping the poor. for more information on his memorial service, you can visit glide's website. an oakland police officer remembered today for his dedication and commitment to serving the community. today hundreds of family, friends and law enforcement gathered to honor officer jordan wingate. nbc bay area's christie smith has a look at today's tribute. to a police department officer. today, a powerful moment as hundreds of police and others gathered to honor oakland officer jordan wingate in castro valley. today we honor and remember officer jordan tyler wingate, interim oakland police chief darren allison was among those who spoke about the fallen officer. jordan exemplified the distinct character and possessed the essential qualities and courage to do this job well. he was the kind of cop you wanted the department and the oakland community were fortunate to
a celebration of his life will take place at san francisco's glide memorial church on sunday, may 12th, beginning at 1 p.m. the 94 year old co-founded glide memorial. it was known as a champion of racial equality, lgbtq rights and helping the poor. for more information on his memorial service, you can visit glide's website. an oakland police officer remembered today for his dedication and commitment to serving the community. today hundreds of family, friends and law enforcement gathered to...
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memorial church passed away at the age of 94. he left behind a very large legacy. kron 4 sarah stinson spoke with folks at clyde and community leaders about his life. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it. record williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from political activists like bobby seale and angela davis to politicians like nelson mandela and celebrities like marvin gaye in sammy davis, junior williams was also close friends with former san francisco mayor willie brow
memorial church passed away at the age of 94. he left behind a very large legacy. kron 4 sarah stinson spoke with folks at clyde and community leaders about his life. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it. record williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a...
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memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it. record williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from political activists like bobby seale and angela davis to politicians like nelson mandela and celebrities like marvin gaye in sammy davis, junior williams was also close friends with former san francisco mayor willie brown. more than 50 years. yeah. my friendship with cecil williams. >> in valuable and for me. it will never end. >> brown says he worked with williams and doctor martin luther king junior in the 60's during the civil rights movement before williams helped open the churc
memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him. this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it. record williams was the co-founder of glide. he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need for you to be...
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the co-founder of san francisco's glide memorial church. if you haven't heard he passed away at the age of 94. >> leaving behind as daria mention an incredible legacy kron 4, sarah, since gives us a look. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him at this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it's williams was the co-founder of glid . he was also a civil rights and lgbtq activist. >> was a larger than life figure. minister marvin white intern for williams when he was 18 years old and has become his protege. he says he'll never forget with the reverend told him he said. >> i need eor you to be you. >> glide put up photos of williams over the years with people of all walks of life from political activists like bobby seale and angela davis to politicians like nelson mandela and celebrities like marvin gaye in sammy davis, junior williams was also close friends with former san fran
the co-founder of san francisco's glide memorial church. if you haven't heard he passed away at the age of 94. >> leaving behind as daria mention an incredible legacy kron 4, sarah, since gives us a look. >> within the first hours of reverend cecil williams, passing people filed into glide memorial church in san francisco monday night to honor him at this man of peace. >> this man of justice passed away peacefully. i'm hearing about i really can't believe it's williams was the...
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there will be a mural dedication ceremony for williams and his wife tomorrow at glide memorial church in the tenderloin. the legendary late pastor died on monday at the age of 94, while his wife died back in 2021, the task force says the two were extraordinary champions of the poor and vulnerable. that mural dedication takes place tomorrow from noon to four. san francisco police releasing plans to crack down on speeding the locations that have become hot spots and the plans being discussed at also the alameda county fair concert lineup is now out. the familiar faces that we'll see this year, then san francisco launching a new way to get around golden gate park. the rentals that will be available it's not just designed to look good. it's built to command attention. it's not just a comfortable interior. it's a quiet refuge. ♪ ♪ they're not just headlights. they light the way forward. the fully electric audi q8 e-tron. get exceptional offers at your local audi dealer. two intersections in the city. the san francisco standard reports that officers will be monitoring nine intersections
there will be a mural dedication ceremony for williams and his wife tomorrow at glide memorial church in the tenderloin. the legendary late pastor died on monday at the age of 94, while his wife died back in 2021, the task force says the two were extraordinary champions of the poor and vulnerable. that mural dedication takes place tomorrow from noon to four. san francisco police releasing plans to crack down on speeding the locations that have become hot spots and the plans being discussed at...
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memorial church ensemble are honoring the late reverend williams. this is a live look now at the iconic church in tenderloin. this is a special tribute to honor the reverend who through the month of may, people are just starting to show up, gathering for a special rehearsal. reverend williams died on monday at the age of 94. for more than six decades, he serve the community. not only is the cofounder of glide memorial but as a civil rights activist. as you might know, he's a community haven for people of all walks of life. on its website, clyde says a memorial for the reverend is now being planned. >>> let's go ahead and take a live look right now from the usc campus, where protests are coming to a head over the war in gaza. again, a live look. our sister station in l.a., cameras on the ground, sky ranger, as you see here overhead, as lapd officers are moving in to break a protest on campus . you see a number of those protesters in a circle there. officers have issued a dispersal order, but processors are refusing to leave. you see them their linkin
memorial church ensemble are honoring the late reverend williams. this is a live look now at the iconic church in tenderloin. this is a special tribute to honor the reverend who through the month of may, people are just starting to show up, gathering for a special rehearsal. reverend williams died on monday at the age of 94. for more than six decades, he serve the community. not only is the cofounder of glide memorial but as a civil rights activist. as you might know, he's a community haven for...
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hallelujah >> also here, san francisco's glide memorial preparing to say goodbye to the church's longtime leader, the reverend cecil williams, and the event today that turned crissy field into planet of the apes. that was wild. all of that is coming up. but first, here's a look at what's ahead on jimmy kimmel live! right after abc seven news at 11, jimmy. >> thanks, dan and ama. tonight's show is well above average. have you ever thought about running for president? >> yeah, but you have to be over >> yeah, but you have to be over 35. oh... stuffed up again? so congested! you need sinex saline from vicks. just sinex, breathe, ahhhh! what is — wow! sinex. breathe. ahhhhhh! (screams) bleeding gums are serious, jamie. dr. garcia? woah. they're a sign of bacterial infection. crest gum detoxify's antibacterial fluoride works below the gumline to help heal gums and stop bleeding. crest saves the day. crest. to give your teeth a dentist clean feeling. start with a round brush head. add power. and you've got oral-b. round cleans better by surrounding each tooth to remove 100% more plaque. for a
hallelujah >> also here, san francisco's glide memorial preparing to say goodbye to the church's longtime leader, the reverend cecil williams, and the event today that turned crissy field into planet of the apes. that was wild. all of that is coming up. but first, here's a look at what's ahead on jimmy kimmel live! right after abc seven news at 11, jimmy. >> thanks, dan and ama. tonight's show is well above average. have you ever thought about running for president? >> yeah,...
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. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: in the pews of tenderloin's glide memorial church, belting songs they know by heart is dorian leslie. >> we all know why we're here, because he made this space available for all of us. and i could not be more thankful. >> reporter: he is glide church cofounder reverend cecil williams. the 94-year-old known as a champion of racial equality, lgbtq right, and the poor passed away peacefully on monday. dorian knew him well as a once 15-year member of the congregation. >> cecil chose myself and my friend dawn to help coach here the choir. being able to meet with cecil on wednesdays and see him sunday morning and he's like, hey, how you doing? >> reporter: if asked tonight, the answer would be emotional as she returns here with more than 60 former and current ensemble members. some never singing together before. the music department --. >> the ensemibillion's his pride and joy. >> reporter: -- opening up the rehearsal to learn four songs. >> cecil started this 61 years ago now, and everybody has some ownership in that legacy. >> reporter: and just like that, each section c
. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: in the pews of tenderloin's glide memorial church, belting songs they know by heart is dorian leslie. >> we all know why we're here, because he made this space available for all of us. and i could not be more thankful. >> reporter: he is glide church cofounder reverend cecil williams. the 94-year-old known as a champion of racial equality, lgbtq right, and the poor passed away peacefully on monday. dorian knew him well as a once 15-year member of the...
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i'm live here in the sanctuary of glide memorial church where they've actually open this up to anyone and everyone who just wants to sit here and remember the late in great reverend cecil williams. take a look. they put pictures up on the stage. they are trying their best to make sure that people can come in here and look at photos and really just remember him and his legacy. as you said, robin williams who passed away peacefully today at 94 years old, we're told he was surrounded by family and friends. he co-founded glide. this is in the heart of the tenderloin. it's a spot that people go to when they know they can. need help and they can get help here. they can get a warm meal. they can go with no judgment here. and that is very much due to the atmosphere that was created by reverend cecil williams. he co-founded glide with his wife, janice, miracle johnny, who passed away in 2021, the reverend and again known for just opening the church choice everyone no matter race, gender sexuality, even if you are under the influence of told by the minister here, he did not judge. she just want
i'm live here in the sanctuary of glide memorial church where they've actually open this up to anyone and everyone who just wants to sit here and remember the late in great reverend cecil williams. take a look. they put pictures up on the stage. they are trying their best to make sure that people can come in here and look at photos and really just remember him and his legacy. as you said, robin williams who passed away peacefully today at 94 years old, we're told he was surrounded by family and...
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i'm live here in the sanctuary of glide memorial church where they've actually open this up to anyone and everyone who just wants to sit here and remember the late in great reverend cecil williams. take a look. they put pictures up on the stage. they are trying their best to make sure that people can come in here and look at
i'm live here in the sanctuary of glide memorial church where they've actually open this up to anyone and everyone who just wants to sit here and remember the late in great reverend cecil williams. take a look. they put pictures up on the stage. they are trying their best to make sure that people can come in here and look at