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Three generations of the Roberts family — Sharon Roberts, her daughter Sharon, and granddaughter Jillian — carrying on the sacred legacy of Bishop Roberts and the Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ

Bishop William Matthew Roberts and Mother Mamie Roberts. Founder of the Historic Roberts Temple COGIC and Northern Illinois Jurisdiction in Chicago, Illinois. One of the first five bishops consecrated by Bishop C.H Mason.


Sharon Roberts, daughter of the founders of Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ, shares her heartfelt words of gratitude following the church’s historic recognition as both a National Monument and part of the National Park System. Her reflection honors the faith, endurance, and divine favor that continue to guide the Roberts Temple legacy.
“The blessings that Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ has received in less than two months is nothing but the favor of God that continues to rest upon us. Have you seen a grant awarded in the manner of 2.9 million and more is coming? Have you seen world news? Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ not only became a national monument, but also a national park. Roberts Temple is the only Church of God in Christ in the world that is a national monument.
We are not Black history. We are American history. Our story is a true example of ‘the Lord will fight your battles.’ Trust Him.
Thank you for all your love and support. This is for us. Let me leave you with this: Proverbs 3:5–6 — ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding; in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.’
There are so many names that I could publicly thank, but there is one person that is mentoring my daughter. If it hadn’t been for God placing you in our lives, this would not be. I’ve said it to your face, but with all my heart, thank you.
Local, state, and national governments — thank you. The church and the unchurched — thank you. God put you in my, our lives, and I’ll spend the rest of my life thanking Him and working for Him.”
Her words remind us that faith, perseverance, and unity continue to shape the living legacy of Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ.
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