Camphor Church is proud to announce the induction ceremony for the inaugural class of the Camphor Church Hall of Fame, honoring eleven distinguished individuals with strong ties to our beloved church and the Philadelphia community. The ceremony will occur on November 17, 2024, at 10:30 AM at  Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church.

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements of this esteemed group of inductees, whose impact extends beyond the walls of our church and into our community and the world. The inductees include:

• Wilton “Wilt” Chamberlain, Basketball Legend 
• Bilal Abdul Qayyum, Community Leader 
• Ulysses “Ukee” Washington, Renowned Journalist 
• Herbert “Randy” Cain, Famed Soul Singer
• Rev. Dr. Thomas “Tommy” Snowden, Spiritual Leader 
• Malcolm P Poindexter Jr., Groundbreaking Journalist
• Robert “Bob” Nelson, Humanitarian
• Stanley “Doc” Glenn, Negro League Baseball Great
• Abdul “Walt” Rahman Hazzard, Basketball Icon 
• Deacon David William Brown, Dedicated Servant
• Donald “Don” B. Welch, Visionary Producer 

This event will honor these remarkable individuals' legacies and contributions to the Camphor Church, the community, and beyond. It promises to be a memorable occasion filled with inspiring stories and heartfelt tributes.

The ceremony is open to the public, and we warmly invite everyone to join us in celebrating these extraordinary honorees. Come and be part of this historic moment for Camphor Church! We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you.

Location:                                                   

Camphor Church                                        

5620 Wyalusing Ave.                                  

Philadelphia PA 19131

Date and Time

Saturday, November 17, 2024

10:30 AM

For more information, please contact Carol Black at 215-820-1164 or [email protected].