Experience Christian Ministries presents “Out of the Box, But in the Word,” their 4th annual R&B concert, on Sept. 29, at 5 p.m., at 326 E. 47th Place in Los Angeles, said Pastor Shep Crawford. The event will showcase individuals and groups in the faith community singing R&B love songs. Performers include Pastor Michael Saunders of Beacon Light Baptist Church, Pastor Wayne Chaney and praise and worship leader Alex Arowora of Antioch Church of Long Beach, Sr., and Heirfore Laweta Crawford, director of the Greater Los Angeles Cathedral Choir. The ticket donation for the event is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To learn more, visit TheECM.org.
First AME Church hosts #VoteFest, a voter registration drive and resource fair, on September 30, at 2 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. More than 300 corvettes, motorcycles, and classic cars will encircle the FAME campus to encourage people to register. To learn more, visit famechurch.org or call (323) 735-1251.
West Angeles Church of God in Christ welcomes Ambassador Suzan Johnson-Cook on Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., at 3045 Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., pastor. Johnson-Cook, will be the guest speaker for Pastor’s Bible Study. The author of 10 books, she is also the president/CEO of Charisma Speakers, a communications, consultancy and coaching firm, and Wisdom Women Worldwide, an empowerment center for women. For information, call (323) 733-8300.
New Hope Baptist Church presents “The Maya in Me” play on Oct. 6, at 7 p.m., at 5200 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Larry Hooks. Tameka Bob stars in the one-woman theatrical show and Jessica Lynn Johnson is the director. The play tells a story of transparency, faith and resilience through artistic expression and the wisdom of Dr. Maya Angelou. Call (818) 514-0902 for details.
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.