New Salem AME joins legendary team and fraternity for event

Rev. Janie Dandridge
Rev. Janie Dandridge

New Salem AME Church will take part in a celebrity basketball hoops and health event when the Harlem Legendary Basketball entertainers vs Omega Lambda Psi Phi Fraternity.

This event will take place at Croft Design School, 482 Elysian Fields Rd.

As the most recent pastor of New Salem AME Church, the Rev. Janie Dandridge continues to carry out the plans of New Salem by supporting current ministries such as the Nashville Rescue Mission for women.

A monthly breakfast is held in support of this organization. Thus, a portion of the proceeds obtained at this celebrity basketball game will go towards support of this women’s organization.

New Salem African American Episcopal Church is located at 1800 4th Ave. N. The Rev. J. Dandridge is the pastor.

For ticket information and more information on this event the public can reach Pastor Dandridge at jdandr5211@aol.com

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