Mississippi church refuses to marry black couple

'This is a small, small group of people who made a terrible decision,' congregant says

The Associated Press

Posted: Jul 28, 2012 9:57 PM ET

Last Updated: Jul 28, 2012 10:58 PM ET

In this image taken from video and provided by WLBT TV, shows Charles and Te'Andrea Wilson in their home in Crystal Springs, Mississippi. (WLBT TV/Assoc
Charles and Te'Andrea Wilson say they had set the date and mailed invitations, but the day before their wedding they got bad news from the pastor of predominantly white First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs: Some members of the church complained about the black couple having a wedding there.
The Wilsons, who live in nearby Jackson, said they attend the church regularly although they are not members.
Pastor Stan Weatherford told WLBT TV in Jackson he was surprised when a small number of church members opposed holding the wedding at the church.