He returned as rabbi in 1989, and has led the congregation since then.
She would also lead the congregation in singing freedom songs.
Powell led the congregation from 1961 until his retirement in 1997.
The remainder of her life was spent in leading and developing the new congregation.
Over its 45-year history, it has had four ministers, the most recent leading the congregation from October 2003.
The church was built in 1908 while Robeson led the congregation.
Becker led the congregation as rabbi until 1976 or 1977.
He began to lead the congregation in song, then ducked out so the crowd would not see too much of him.
Kevin Colleran, who has led the 3,000-member congregation for the last nine years.
He served as the pastor from 1865-1900, leading the congregation through major changes during and after the Reconstruction era.