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Pastor Laments Homeless Campers Encroaching On San Francisco Church

Rev. Dorn continues to serve his community -- even at times when he feels unappreciated.

(CBS San Francisco)

August 4, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO -- Rev. Yul Dorn is the pastor of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ in San Francisco. "I was actually born and raised here in this church," Dorn said. "I met my wife here at like four years old and now I stand at the helm."

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He is a community leader who, at one point, lost his home and became homeless over a decade ago.

Rev. Dorn continues to serve his community -- even at times when he feels unappreciated.

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