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Westboro Baptist group plans protests at 6 Gainesville churches on Super Bowl Sunday
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First Baptist Church of Gainesville - photo by David Barnes
A religious group widely known for its anti-gay rhetoric and demonstrations against slain U.S. soldiers at funerals has planned protests at six Gainesville churches on Super Bowl Sunday. The Westboro Baptist Church released this schedule for Feb. 3: First Baptist Church of Gainesville: 8-8:30 a.m. St. John Baptist Church: 9-9:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church: 9:30-10 a.m. St. Michael Roman Catholic Church: 10-10:30 a.m. Grace Episcopal Church: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church: 10:30-11 a.m.