A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST. MATTHEW BAPTIST CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR REVEREND CALVERT R. BRADLEY AND THE CONGREGATION FOR THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE NORTH CHARLESTON COMMUNITY.
Summary
H3826 is a House resolution honoring St. Matthew Baptist Church of North Charleston on the occasion of its 125th anniversary in 2025. The resolution recounts the church’s history from its founding in 1900 through successive pastors and highlights its long role in worship, education, civil rights, and community service. It specifically recognizes Reverend Calbert R. Brantley and the congregation for their continued ministry and outreach.
The resolution emphasizes the church’s community impact over more than a century, including hosting early Head Start programming, tutoring and GED services, Boy Scout Troop 108, health outreach, food distribution, and civic and faith-based events. It also notes the church’s adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic through virtual worship and partnerships for testing and vaccination clinics, as well as recent renovations and expanded digital ministry.
Impact
As a ceremonial resolution, H3826 does not change state law, create new programs, or amend any statutes. Its effect is limited to formally expressing the House’s recognition and congratulations to St. Matthew Baptist Church and directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to Reverend Calbert R. Brantley. The practical impact is symbolic, reinforcing the church’s public standing and acknowledging its historical and civic contributions to North Charleston and South Carolina.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and celebratory. The bill text is entirely laudatory, and there is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating opposition or controversy. The tone reflects broad appreciation for the church’s longevity, leadership, and service to the community.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the measure is a nonbinding honorary resolution, it does not appear to have generated policy disputes, fiscal concerns, or partisan disagreement. The only substantive content is the commemorative recognition of the church and its pastor, along with a historical account of its community role.
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