This talented group of musicians performed at MCC and other churches around the country and a variety of LGBT festivals and special events, between the years 1997 - … I thank him for his superlative performances and give any one who may ask my highest recommendation."
David North & The Gospel Celebration (DNGC) was a unique and exciting "out" gospel group that was based in the Washington, DC area. I'm so pleased to know he's still around, living his life with his husband, obviously super happy, still a minister and helping people, and singing!! We stay in touch though, and enjoy making music when we can. MCC: www.holy-redeemer-mcc.org.). The title track, a kind of "anthem" for the GLBT community written by David North and Virgil Night, was enthusiastically received at churches and Gay Pride events and was performed live at the Millennium March on Washington April 30th, 2000. Holy Redeemer MCC in College Park, Maryland.
In addition, he is professional in every respect, always doing more than required.
He was licensed to preach the Gospel of Christ in November,
family. The other regular vocalists in the group included: Scott Breivold (Tenor); Shirley Clay (Alto); and Frieda Rink-Walton (Soprano). DNGC performing "I Am Not Ashamed" at the Millennium March on Washington. As a result of various personal, spiritual, and professional pursuits, the group is no longer performing together. I googled and came across this bio! North began full-time ministry as the assistant to the pastor of
N.E., Washington, D.C., until July 1991. Educational endeavors include a Bachelor of Arts in Physics (June 1977)
We were in some of the same choral groups, and he had the most beautiful voice!! Rev. eleven years of spiritual and emotional healing, Rev. Rev. David K. North was born on July 4, 1955, the fifth of six children, into a devout, Christian family in Alton, Illinois. 1982 until September 1984. A photo was included, and even with a beard, he was absolutely recognizable. John Baptist Church. Whether he remembers me or not (1973 was a long time ago), I always think of that sweet guy with the amazing voice that performed in high school. North has reclaimed his
and feels a strong calling to be a “bridge person” for all who would embrace
(May 1982). The other regular vocalists in the group included: Scott Breivold (Tenor); Shirley Clay (Alto); and Frieda Rink-Walton (Soprano). churches in DC, Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, and more; the 1999 UFMCC general conference; the 1999, "Journey to Lynchburg" event; Gay Pride Festivals in Maryland, New Orleans and the Nation's Capital; a gospel brunch in Washington, DC honoring Ms. Rosa Parks; the 1998. Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois, and a Master of Divinity from
His family was very active in St.
– as remembered by Ramona Macias Gebauer on June 9, 2020, Know David K. North? David North & The Gospel Celebration (DNGC) was a unique and exciting "out" gospel group that was based in the Washington, DC area. ”
Rev. religious tolerance, ecumenism, and the joy of God’s unconditional love.