A 90-year-old, black iron bell rang out 10 times, beckoning the community to the United Church of Surf City for a day decades in the making. Inside, locals laughed and reconnected as they filed into the pews, and the pastor prepared his service for the church’s 90th anniversary, in which he would unveil a cake he had bought from Acme Market.
The United Church of Surf City celebrated its 90th anniversary on July 21 with a service that showcased the history, faith and quirky, tight-knit community…
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