Curry Temple CME Church celebrates Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) Day on Nov. 29, at 10:30 a.m., at 322 W. Rosecrans Ave, Compton, said Pastor Joseph C. Gardner. Robin Moten, WMS president, Bettye Nichols, WMS president emeritus and WMS members will participate. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Manton Daley, assistant pastor of Curry Temple. For details, call (310) 632-8104.
Crusade Christian Faith Center hosts ‘Ignite the Fire’ on December 3, at 7 p.m., at 801 S. La Brea Ave., in Inglewood, said Pastor Virgil D. Patterson, Sr. The Rev. Laurel Bunker will preach. On December 4, a praise and worship concert will be held.
Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship presents its Annual Christmas Concert, ‘O Come Let Us Adore Him,’ on December 4, at 7:30 p.m., at 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. Performers include music director Ashley Faatolia, Lura Daniels-Ball, Amber Mercomes, Randall Lindsey, Stephanie Williams and the Sanctuary Choir. Call (323) 766-0722 for information.
Helen Diller Family Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2016 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards for California teens. The $36,000 awards are given annually to up to 15 volunteers. The deadline to apply is December 13. To enter, visit dillerteenawards.org.
Silver Lining of Hope partners with Inglewood Park Cemetery/Mortuary for a joint Prayer Vigil and Encouragement Service for families of victims of violent crimes on December 4 at 6 p.m., said Pastor E.W. Bell, president. The service will be held at The Tabernacle of Faithful Central Bible Church, 321 N. Eucalyptus Ave., in Inglewood. Pastor Xavier Thompson of Southern Missionary Baptist Church will preach. Call (213) 840-7175 for details.
Holman United Methodist Church celebrates its 70th anniversary with a gala on December 4, at 6 p.m., at the Omni Hotel, 251 S. Olive St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Kelvin Sauls. Marian Wright Edelman, founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, will receive the James M. Lawson, Sr., Humanitarian Award. KJLH broadcaster Aundrae Russell and Christian comedian J-Redd will emcee. Dr. Rosa Hill and John Sweeney, Esq., are the anniversary co-chairs. For information, call (323) 731-7285.
Agape Christian Fellowship holds ‘The Splendor of Christmas’ on December 5, at 5 p.m., at 12700 S. Main St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Edward L. Haygood. The Leap-4-Joy dance ministry sponsors the event. Call (323) 757-0254 for information.
First United Methodist Church sponsors the Dr. Otis Fentry and Friends Memorial Christmas Concert on December 6, at 4 p.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Fredrick Johnson. Performers will retell the story of Christ’s birth. Donations will benefit the Otis Fentry Scholarship Fund at Philander Smith College in Arkansas. For details, call (310) 639-0775.
Gospel Music Workshop of America – L.A. Chapter presents a musical tribute to the Rev. James Cleveland on December 6, at 4 p.m., at People’s Independent Church of Christ, 5856 West Blvd., in Los Angeles. Broadcaster Gil Fears will serve as emcee. Several guests will perform. To learn more, call (323) 296-5776.
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ hosts a musical on December 12, at 6:30 p.m., at 1399 E. 33rd St., in Los Angeles, said Supt. Wilbert Jones, pastor. On December 13 at 3:30 p.m., Bishop Joe Ealy, presiding prelate of the First Jurisdiction of Southern California, will preach.
