Methodism and May Day: Intertwined in History
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Rev. Alan B. Anderson, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. He became an Elder in 1959 and during his ministry with the NIC he served Chicago Eldson church and in a variety of academic positions: the University of Chicago, the American Issue Forum, Wilberforce University, the University of North Carolina, and Western Kentucky University.
Rev. Anderson was 83 years old.
A celebration of Alan's life will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2033 Nashville, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Words of condolence may be sent to the family:
Mrs. Denise Anderson
149 Ridgewood Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42103
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rev. Alan Anderson's name should be sent to:
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
https://www.aclu.org/
or
Cumberland Heights
https://www.cumberlandheights.org/
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