Pastor Najuma Smith-Pollard

In Honor of Father’s Day, An Open Thank You Letter!

June 12, 2019

Father’s Day in the Black community is often met with understandable tension from many sides. We are always grieving the profoundly missing element of men/fathers that make our families and communities whole. ... read more »

Pastor Najuma Smith Pollard on Maintaining Faith in the Midst of Grief

April 24, 2019

Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard shares her response to her son’s death by violence Surviving the death of a loved one is rarely easy. When that loved one is killed by the hands of another, ... read more »

New Mt. Calvary Plans Anniversary, Resurrection Observances

March 21, 2018

The excitement is building as the New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church congregation prepares to mark their 55th anniversary. The observance will be held on Sunday, ... read more »

Sacred Arts and Music Training Institute Opens March 23

March 14, 2018

Liturgical performers, singers, poets and dramatists will convene at the Dancer in Me Sacred Arts and Music Training Institute opening Friday, March 23, and continuing through Sunday, ... read more »

New Mt. Calvary holds celebration for Pastor Dawson

January 20, 2016

The members of New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church will recognize both the 5th anniversary and birthday of their pastor, the Rev. Dr. Sonja R. Dawson. ... read more »