St. John’s United Methodist Church hosts a “Day of Dialogue on the Future of Policing” on October 29, at 10 a.m., at 1715 Santa Ana Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Larry H. Dozier. Participants include Jill Frank, Institute for Nonviolence-L.A. program manager; Police Officer III Camille Sosa, Days of Dialogue coordinator; and local community leaders and youth. To learn more, call (310) 980-4410 or (323) 564-5683.
Southern St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church observes Social Justice Sunday on October 30 at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., at 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson. The Rev. Al Sharpton, MSNBC host and founder and president of the National Action Network, will preach. Call (323) 731-2703 for information.
Hamilton and Faith United Methodist Churches celebrate their 113th anniversary on October 30, at 11 a.m., at 6400 South Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, said Pastor Fredrick V. Johnson, who will preach on the theme, “We Owe God Big Time” based on John 3:16. At 3 p.m., Pastor Jeffrey Grant of Dominguez United Methodist Church in Carson will deliver the sermon.
St. John Missionary Baptist Church sponsors their Annual Mission Day service on October 30, at 11 a.m., at 936 W. 49th St., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. James A. Brooks, pastor. The theme is “Rejoicing in the Day of Christ as my Labor Was Not in Vain” based on Philippians 2:12-17. Mission President Yvette A. Jackson will speak.
Knox Presbyterian Church plans a ‘Holiday Concert and Luncheon’ on November 5 at 11:30 a.m., at 5840 La Tijera Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Women’s Ministry sponsors the event. Gertrude Bradley, soprano, will perform and Dr. Hansonia Caldwell-Harriford will accompany on piano. The donation is $35. For details, call Linda Dukes at (323) 384-5104.
Lord Before Us Productions presents “When the Choirs Sing” on November 5, at 7 p.m., at Gethsemane Christian Love, 9616 S. Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Minister Lamont Bradley, president/CEO. Lady Shari Demby will lead praise and worship and Tim Bishop Brown is the worship leader. Several groups will perform. Call (323) 993-8581 for details.
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on November 12, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905.
Trinity Baptist Church and Trinity Community Development Corporation sponsor free prostate screenings on November 12, at 10 a.m., at 2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Alvin Tunstill, Jr., and Earl Jones, TCDC executive director. Men, 35 years and above, are encouraged to attend. To RSVP, Call (323) 735-0044. Onsite registration will also be available.
Aamen Ministries presents its 17th anniversary gospel concert on November 13, at 5 p.m., at 5400 11th Ave., in Los Angeles. Kim Brown, vocalist and organist, will perform. For information, call (323) 802-3782.