Legacy Awards Presented to Local Pastors
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 01 March 2013
(L-R) Pastor Fisher, Dr. Wade, Councilwoman J. Zurita, School Board Member S. Zurita, Dr. Fisher, and Mayor Perrodin. (photo by Troy Tieuel) Greater Zion Church Family kicked-off its ‘Legacy Revival’ ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 01 March 2013
(L-R) Pastor Fisher, Dr. Wade, Councilwoman J. Zurita, School Board Member S. Zurita, Dr. Fisher, and Mayor Perrodin. (photo by Troy Tieuel) Greater Zion Church Family kicked-off its ‘Legacy Revival’ ... read more >>
Words of the Week: Rooted and Relevant
Written by Pastor Kelvin Sauls (Contributing Writer) 01 March 2013
The inauguration of any president of the United States is an opportunity to celebrate the purpose and power of this democracy. This inauguration was a sign that, though we are not yet a perfect union, ... read more >>
Written by Pastor Kelvin Sauls (Contributing Writer) 01 March 2013
The inauguration of any president of the United States is an opportunity to celebrate the purpose and power of this democracy. This inauguration was a sign that, though we are not yet a perfect union, ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - February 28
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 01 March 2013
Windsor Hills Christian Book Center holds its Book Club meetings each Saturday at 2 p.m., at 4438 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. The free event is open the public. Refreshments are served. For ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 01 March 2013
Windsor Hills Christian Book Center holds its Book Club meetings each Saturday at 2 p.m., at 4438 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. The free event is open the public. Refreshments are served. For ... read more >>
Greater Zion Aims to Preserve Landmark
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
Aiming to preserve a historical landmark, Pastor Michael J.T. Fisher and his father, Pastor Emeritus W. Jerome Fisher of Greater Zion Church Family, are negotiating the purchase of Double Rock Baptist ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
Aiming to preserve a historical landmark, Pastor Michael J.T. Fisher and his father, Pastor Emeritus W. Jerome Fisher of Greater Zion Church Family, are negotiating the purchase of Double Rock Baptist ... read more >>
AMEs Plan Mid-Year Convocation
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
The Mid-Year Convocation of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church is set for Wednesday, March 6 through Friday, March 8, at the LAX Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 West Century Boulevard in ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
The Mid-Year Convocation of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church is set for Wednesday, March 6 through Friday, March 8, at the LAX Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 West Century Boulevard in ... read more >>
WBSC Convenes Mid-Winter Board Meeting
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
(From left, standing) Dr. Marvis Davis, Rev. Tyrone Skinner, Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Bishop Richard Sanders, Dr. Patrick Ross, (seated) young adult minister, Rev. Reginald Payne, Rev. Michael Fisher, ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
(From left, standing) Dr. Marvis Davis, Rev. Tyrone Skinner, Dr. J. Benjamin Hardwick, Bishop Richard Sanders, Dr. Patrick Ross, (seated) young adult minister, Rev. Reginald Payne, Rev. Michael Fisher, ... read more >>
Transfiguration School Offers Scholarships
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 February 2013
Transfiguration Catholic Elementary School is accepting applications for its newly established Pastor’s Scholarship Fund. According to Pastor Michael Tang, the scholarships range from $500 to $2,500 ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 February 2013
Transfiguration Catholic Elementary School is accepting applications for its newly established Pastor’s Scholarship Fund. According to Pastor Michael Tang, the scholarships range from $500 to $2,500 ... read more >>
Lenten Caravan Stops at Second AME
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
The Lenten Caravan makes its next stop on Wednesday, February 27, at 7 p.m., at Second A.M.E. Church, 5500 South Hoover Street in Los Angeles. “Pastor Darryl Walker of New Philadelphia A.M.E. will ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
The Lenten Caravan makes its next stop on Wednesday, February 27, at 7 p.m., at Second A.M.E. Church, 5500 South Hoover Street in Los Angeles. “Pastor Darryl Walker of New Philadelphia A.M.E. will ... read more >>
Thompson Installed as BMC President
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
Over 1,000 Clergy, politicians and community members witnessed the installation of the Rev. Xavier Thompson as President of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California on ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
Over 1,000 Clergy, politicians and community members witnessed the installation of the Rev. Xavier Thompson as President of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California on ... read more >>
Love & Unity ‘Remembers Former Days’
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 February 2013
Apostle Ronald C. Hill, Sr., invites the community to join him and Love and Unity Christian Fellowship as they ‘Remember the Former Days’ with guest speaker/author David Barton on Sunday, February ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 February 2013
Apostle Ronald C. Hill, Sr., invites the community to join him and Love and Unity Christian Fellowship as they ‘Remember the Former Days’ with guest speaker/author David Barton on Sunday, February ... read more >>
New Mt. Calvary Celebrates Heritage Sunday
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 February 2013
Annual Heritage Sunday takes place on February 24, at 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., at New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. “As we celebrate and honor Black History, we are delighted to receive ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 21 February 2013
Annual Heritage Sunday takes place on February 24, at 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., at New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. “As we celebrate and honor Black History, we are delighted to receive ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - February 21
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
St. James A.M.E. Church features the African American Inventors Museum until February 28 at 655 West 70th Street in Los Angeles, said Pastor LeSean Tarkington. The hours are Monday to Thursday and ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 21 February 2013
St. James A.M.E. Church features the African American Inventors Museum until February 28 at 655 West 70th Street in Los Angeles, said Pastor LeSean Tarkington. The hours are Monday to Thursday and ... read more >>
Kirkland Keeps Focus in Challenging Times
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., stands strong, committed to Christ, and determined to display leadership in the midst of challenging times. As the presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., stands strong, committed to Christ, and determined to display leadership in the midst of challenging times. As the presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of ... read more >>
True Friendship Salutes Pastor & Lady Perkins
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
The ‘18th Year Celebration of Love’ honoring Pastor James and First Lady Evelyn Perkins continues at True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 7901 South Van Ness Avenue in Inglewood. “Everyone ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
The ‘18th Year Celebration of Love’ honoring Pastor James and First Lady Evelyn Perkins continues at True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 7901 South Van Ness Avenue in Inglewood. “Everyone ... read more >>
Walker Speaks at Hamilton UMC
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
Hamilton United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Women’s Day Service on Sunday, February 17, at 11 a.m., at 6330 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. According to Rev. Lewis A. Chase, OSL, the ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
Hamilton United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Women’s Day Service on Sunday, February 17, at 11 a.m., at 6330 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. According to Rev. Lewis A. Chase, OSL, the ... read more >>
Bryant Temple Hosts Lenten Worship
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 February 2013
“All Aboard the Lenten Caravan,” encouraged the Rev. Dr. Clyde W. Oden, pastor of Bryant Temple A.M.E. Church. The Caravan is a series of worship services that begin on Ash Wednesday and continue ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 February 2013
“All Aboard the Lenten Caravan,” encouraged the Rev. Dr. Clyde W. Oden, pastor of Bryant Temple A.M.E. Church. The Caravan is a series of worship services that begin on Ash Wednesday and continue ... read more >>
Knox Presbyterian Installs New Pastor
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 February 2013
After a three-year search, the Rev. Reginald Ragland was named the new pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, 5840 La Tijera Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Presbytery of the Pacific installed Pastor Ragland ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 14 February 2013
After a three-year search, the Rev. Reginald Ragland was named the new pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, 5840 La Tijera Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Presbytery of the Pacific installed Pastor Ragland ... read more >>
Words of the Week: Becoming Black History
Written by Rev. Mark E. Whitlock II 14 February 2013
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." Marcus Garvey We all have a story about race in America. It did not dawn on me that I was Black ... read more >>
Written by Rev. Mark E. Whitlock II 14 February 2013
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." Marcus Garvey We all have a story about race in America. It did not dawn on me that I was Black ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - February 14
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
Zahra's Books hosts author and Sentinel contributor Akemini E. Ukpong signing her new book, ‘Live, Laugh, Let Go! Poetic Sounds of Love, Life and Relationship’ on February 16 at 2 p.m., at 900 ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
Zahra's Books hosts author and Sentinel contributor Akemini E. Ukpong signing her new book, ‘Live, Laugh, Let Go! Poetic Sounds of Love, Life and Relationship’ on February 16 at 2 p.m., at 900 ... read more >>
Spreading the Gospel via Dramatic Plays
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Brandi Burks spreads the Gospel using her dramatic theater productions. “Drawing upon the stories of Moses, Ruth, and St. Peter, I believe God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things,” said ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Brandi Burks spreads the Gospel using her dramatic theater productions. “Drawing upon the stories of Moses, Ruth, and St. Peter, I believe God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things,” said ... read more >>
Price Chapel Kicks-off Lenten Caravan
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Six churches will kick-off the 4th Annual Community Lenten Caravan on Ash Wednesday, February 13, at Price Chapel A.M.E. Church, 4000 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. Rev. Cedric V. Alexander is ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Six churches will kick-off the 4th Annual Community Lenten Caravan on Ash Wednesday, February 13, at Price Chapel A.M.E. Church, 4000 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. Rev. Cedric V. Alexander is ... read more >>
Police-Clergy March to Help Those in Need
Written by Richard E. Lee (Contributing Religion Writer) 07 February 2013
More than 110 clergy people and concerned citizens joined a second LAPD Walk and Talk march along Figueroa Street on January 30 "to address and improve the quality of life for women and men there," said ... read more >>
Written by Richard E. Lee (Contributing Religion Writer) 07 February 2013
More than 110 clergy people and concerned citizens joined a second LAPD Walk and Talk march along Figueroa Street on January 30 "to address and improve the quality of life for women and men there," said ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - February 7
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Second Baptist Church presents ‘Jazz in Black History’ each Friday in February at 7 p.m., at 2412 Griffith Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. The $15 ticket includes fish ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Second Baptist Church presents ‘Jazz in Black History’ each Friday in February at 7 p.m., at 2412 Griffith Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. The $15 ticket includes fish ... read more >>
Claremont Kicks-off Annual MLK Celebration
Written by Claudia Pearce (Contributing Writer) 02 February 2013
Dr. Walter E. Fluker will headline the 35th Annual King Celebration at Claremont School of Theology as the 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr., lecturer. A renowned speaker and author, Dr. Fluker serves as ... read more >>
Written by Claudia Pearce (Contributing Writer) 02 February 2013
Dr. Walter E. Fluker will headline the 35th Annual King Celebration at Claremont School of Theology as the 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr., lecturer. A renowned speaker and author, Dr. Fluker serves as ... read more >>
Southwest Holds Workers’ Conference
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 31 January 2013
The 55th Annual Worker’s Conference of the California Southwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ will convene on Tuesday, February 5 through Friday, February 8 at New Jerusalem ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 31 January 2013
The 55th Annual Worker’s Conference of the California Southwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ will convene on Tuesday, February 5 through Friday, February 8 at New Jerusalem ... read more >>