The Rev. John E. Cager III, pastor of Ward AME Church in Los Angeles, has been promoted to presiding elder of the denomination’s Midwest North District comprised of 22 churches in Kansas and Nebraska.
Trinity Baptist Church, located at 2040 West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles, will celebrate its 105th church anniversary each Sunday in November at the 10:30 a.m. service.
First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles is celebrating 150 years of ministry, mission, and message. The year-long celebration will continue through May 2023 and include various events and activities to commemorate the oldest Black Church established in the city of Los Angeles. “We invite the community to join us as we honor our heritage and celebrate the blessings bestowed upon us here at FAME,” said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. “Our motto is first to serve, and we are proud to continue Biddy Mason’s vision and legacy as we have for the past 150 years.” Related Links: https://lasentinel.net/first-ame-church-l-a-helps-zambian-entrepreneurs.html https://lasentinel.net/pastor-j-edgar-boyd-and-first-ame-kick-off-l-a-s-african-american-heritage-month-2.html FAME’s rich history reaches
The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Tuesday night, Oct. 18, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee to a sold-out audience.
Four backpacks with emergency supplies in the home of Mike and Annalisa Selvidge were called into action when the Coastal Fire broke out in a nearby canyon in May.
West Angeles Church of God in Christ moved forward with new leadership with the installation of Elder Charles Blake II as the senior pastor of the renowned mega-ministry on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Lines wrapped around the corner of the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, on the evening of Sunday, October 23rd, as fans waited for the door to open for CeCe Winans highly anticipated “Believe for It” live concert. This is Winans first national tour in over 10 years and stop number 15 on her 21 city “Believe for It” tour.
Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church, revealed several new pastoral appointments for 2022-2023 at the close of the 98th Session of the Southern California Annual Conference on Oct. 24.
Honor and Celebration Weekend at West Angeles Church of God in Christ featured tributes to the legacy of Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. and Lady Mae Blake. The services also included a joyous welcome to the new spiritual leaders, Pastor Charles Blake II and Lady DeAndra Blake.
The Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel stage at the 17th Annual Taste of Soul is where the best gospel choirs in Los Angeles came with everything they had and blessed the atmosphere with excellent music and a sound that kept the crowd engaged, smiling, dancing, and giving God the glory.
Billy Preston played “the most exciting organ ever,” according to the title of his second LP. George Harrison agreed, remembering Preston’s singularity in Ray Charles’s touring ensemble and telling the other Beatles about it on a cold day in January 1969. Searching for inspiration at the beginning of the Get Back/Let It Be sessions, the Quiet One anticipated the musical warmth—and skill— Billy would bring to them. All the Beatles soon agreed about Preston’s extraordinary playing; he had, as he told them, “perfect pitch.” Preston’s 1969 and subsequent work with the Beatles were highlights, but his career was full of
Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church, will convene the 98th session of the Southern California Annual Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 23, at the LAX Hilton Hotel, 5711 W Century Blvd. in Los Angeles. On Friday, October 21, the So. California Lay Organization will lead a Voter Education Town Hall at 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom
The Fall into Wellness Family Health Fair, aiming to address economic, health, and social disparities in the Watts community, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1751 E. 114th Street, in Los Angeles. Free immunizations and health screenings will be available along with food, music and other resources. Community and hospital volunteers will staff booths featuring art and educational activities for children, first aid training, and job opportunities for adults. Macedonia Baptist Church, Macedonia Community Development Corporation, Charles Drew University, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are hosting the event, which
Lewis Metropolitan CME Church invites the community to attend an appreciation service for Pastor Travis A. Morris and First Lady Garnica Morris on Sunday, October 16, at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
The Rev. G. Mansfield Collins made a huge footprint during his nearly 102 years of life. His impact was clearly apparent as hundreds filled the sanctuary of Bryant Temple AME Church to salute Collins’ legacy. During an uplifting memorial service on Oct. 10, Collins’ enduring love for God, family and community was celebrated through music, reflections and presentations.