Making history at a church, on a stage, and out in rural Texas in latest ABC13 We Belong episode [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — ABC13 We Belong is a quarterly streaming show dedicated to highlighting the diverse communities throughout the greater Houston region.

For the latest episode, we first visit Boynton Methodist Church, a church that’s been serving this community for more than 140 years. Recently, it got a historic designation from the State of Texas, and members have been working hard to keep the church’s unique architectural style in top shape.

ABC13’s Briana Conner takes us inside the historic building.

Boynton Chapel Methodist in Third Ward to receive recognition by Texas as historic landmark

A little further south in Galveston County, Rev. Doris Benford Sr. held the world record as the longest-serving pastor of one church. Rev. Benford recently passed away, but in February, ABC13’s Rosie Nguyen was able to profile him for Black History Month, and his legacy certainly lives on.

Black History Month: Texas City home to world record holder for longest-serving pastor of 1 church

Closer to downtown Houston, …