FAME Renaissance Center hosts the Faith Leaders Conference sponsored by Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson on Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1968 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Making Religion Relevant.” The free event, which includes breakfast and lunch, will focus on building a collaborative of strong faith leaders to meet the needs of the South Los Angeles community. To RSVP, call Dr. D.C. Nosakhere Thomas at (888) 461-5558 or (213) 485-7616.
Second Baptist Church sponsors Jazzy Fryday on Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., at 2412 Griffith Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. Scherrie Payne, the last lead singer of the Supremes and younger sister of singer Freda Payne, will perform. The donation is $20, which includes a fish dinner. To RSVP, call (213) 748-0318.
St. John’s United Methodist Church holds a free workshop about trade careers on Oct. 20, at 10 a.m., at 1715 Santa Ana Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Larry Dozier. The session will outline the new workforce development initiative to train and certify individuals to become heating ventilation and air conditioning technicians, refrigeration mechanics and building maintenance engineers. To learn more, call (310) 502-8136 or visit technicalcareerdevelopment.com.
Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church hosts the “23rd Annual L.A.M.P.S. Conference” on Oct. 21-24, at 400 E. Kelso St., in Inglewood, said Dr. Beverly “Bam” Crawford, pastor. The theme is “Legacy – Apostolic and Prophetic Synergy.” The leadership and mentoring event provides teaching, counseling, training and a luncheon. For details or to register, call (310) 330-4700.
Faith Community Foursquare Church plans four Appreciation Services for Pastor D.T. Paredes on Oct. 21, and Oct. 28, at 10 a.m., and 3 p.m., at 5519 S. Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles. To learn more, call (323) 432-2137
Miracle Temple Church of God Pentecostal celebrates it 36th anniversary on Oct. 28, at 10 a.m., at 109 W. Buckthorn St., in Inglewood, said Bishop Johnny J. Young, pastor. The theme is “Bringing Unity to the Body” based on Ephesians 4:5.