Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church celebrates the 20th anniversary of “Bam Crawford’s Purpose The King Is Coming Any Day” album with a concert on October 20, at 8 p.m., at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., in Redondo Beach. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Jackie Gouché Farris, Ron Kenoly, Morris Chapman, Beau Williams, Punky G and other guests will perform. For tickets, visit bampurposeconcert.eventbrite.com.
Yetunde Price Resource Center presents “The Truth About Trauma: How Violence Really Shapes Us and What We Can Do To Recover” on Oct. 20 and 27, at 11 a.m., at 363 W. Compton Blvd., in Compton. The Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is the guest speaker. For details, call (310) 554-4638 or (310) 554-4639.
USC Libraries 12th annual Archives Bazaar will showcase Los Angeles minister and civil rights movement pioneer Rev. John N. Doggett, Jr., on October 21, at 9 a.m., the Doheny Memorial Library 3550 Trousdale Parkway, University Park Campus in Los Angeles. was pastor of Los Angeles’ socially progressive church, Hamilton Methodist Church from 1954 to1964. Call (213) 740-2543 for details.
Church One Ministries present Gospel Comedy on October 21, at 7 p.m., at 700 E. 70th St., in Long Beach, said Bishop Todd Erving, pastor. Monty B. Sharpton will host. Performers include Kathy Westfield, Jamming Jay Lamont, Cizzle C, Rudy Moreno and the Anointed Oreos. The donation is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Proceeds will assist The Mozell Sanders Thanksgiving Dinner, Faith Harvest Christmas Outreach and less fortunate families for the holidays.
Traveler’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 70th anniversary on Oct. 22, at 3:30 p.m., at 1417 E. Florence Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Sidney O. Smith. The theme is “Our Faith Growing Stronger, Our Roots Growing Deeper, and Our Hearts Reaching Higher toward God’s sustaining Love!” Pastor Don Burse and One Body In Christ Christian Church in Las Vegas are the guests. Sis. Rudyne Besiant-Minor is the anniversary chair. Call (323) 582-7797 to learn more.
First United Methodist Church of Pacoima observes its 58th anniversary on Oct. 29, at 11 a.m., at 12550 Van Nuys Blvd., in Pacoima, said the Rev. Dr. Lydia Waters, pastor. The Rev. Alma Hawkins is the guest speaker. For details, call (818) 896-2626 or email [email protected].
Hamilton United Methodist Church marks their 114th anniversary on Oct. 29, at 11 a.m., at 6400 S. Figueroa St., said Pastor Fredrick Johnson. The theme is “On Fire to Witness for Christ” based on Zechariah 2:5. The Rev. Mark Nakagawa will speak. At 3 p.m., a concert is planned featuring the Clara Ward Singers, Anthony Lawson, United Male Chorus of L.A., Kym Foley, Hamilton Alumni Choir and Zuri. Dr. Edna Burems is the anniversary chair and Dr. Thelma Eaton and Anthony Lawson are the co-chairs.
Southern St. Paul Church hosts Hallelujah Night on October 31, at 6 p.m., at 4678 W. Adams Blvd., on Los Angeles. The youth-oriented event includes live entertainment, carnival games, arts and crafts and refreshments. For information, call (323) 731-2703.