"Beloved Civil Rights Leader and Spiritual Voice, Rev. Dr. Cecil 'Chip' Murray, Dies at 94"

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"Beloved Civil Rights Leader and Spiritual Voice, Rev. Dr. Cecil 'Chip' Murray, Dies at 94"
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Reverend Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, a beloved Los Angeles pastor, civil rights leader, and community activist, passed away at 94. He served as pastor of First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles for 27 years, growing the congregation from 250 to 18,000 members. After retiring, he joined USC's faculty and established the Passing the Mantle program, leaving behind a legacy of service, community engagement, and spiritual leadership.

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