Visions of Hope

Visions of Hope Presents ‘A Tribute to Black Migration’

Gary LeRoy Harbour, Contributing WriterMarch 6, 2019

Santa Barbara organization holds 9th Annual Black History Month Worship & Celebration The Marjorie Luke Theater was filled with guests who turned out for its 9th Annual Visions of Hope Black History Month Worship Celebration on Jan. 27. Mrs. Lillian Pipersburg presented the event in honor of her late husband, Visions of Hope founder and former 1984 Olympian Phillip Pipersburg, who was a resident of Santa Barbara (by way of Belize) since 1968. Phillip received a vision from God and established Visions of Hope in 2010 to bring the community together in unified worship. Lillian, and daughter, Candice, organized and

Religion

Visions of Hope Celebrates Black History Month

Gary LeRoy Harbour (Contributing Writer)February 24, 2016

The Marjorie Luke Theater was alive with worship and celebration during its sixth Annual Black History Month Kickoff on January 31. The yearly event, telecasted live around the world, was sponsored by Visions of Hope, which was founded by Phillip Pipersburg, a resident of Santa Barbara since 1968. Through a vision from God, Phillip established “Visions of Hope” in 2010 to bring the community together in unified worship. The theme this year is “Hollowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories.” Visions of Hope recognized people who impacted local history in the tri-counties. The honorees included Dr. Gabriel McCurtis (also guest