Pleasant Hill Baptist Marks 55th Pastoral Anniversary of Bishop Washington
September 11, 2024
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will mark the 55th Anniversary Celebration of Bishop Sylvester and Mrs. Earlee Washington with two services.
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Religion
‘Dementia Friendly Service’ at Grant AME Focuses on Brain Health
September 11, 2024
Emphasizing the importance of brain health, Grant AME Church will hold a Dementia Friendly Service on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:30 a.m., in the edifice located at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles.
‘Confession of Evangelical Conviction’ Puts Jesus Ahead of Politics
September 11, 2024
A new confession of conviction to counter the politicization of evangelical congregations will generate pushback from Christians convinced their preferred political candidates are chosen by God, faith leaders said during an online briefing about the document.
Faith Community Mourns Passing of Rev. Dr. Quincy Fielding, a Gospel Music Legend
September 11, 2024
The sudden passing of the Rev. Dr. Quincy D. Fielding Jr., a renowned choral director, musician, and songwriter, shocked many in the faith community throughout the nation. Fielding, the pastor of Shiloh Full Gospel Church, died on August 26 in Los Angeles.
Bishop Smith Reveals Power of Prayer in ‘Morning Medicine’
September 4, 2024
Bishop Byron L. Smith Sr. has released “Morning Medicine,” a book of powerful meditations addressing life’s various trials.
Dr. Kathye Jenkins Moves Higher in her Walk with Christ
August 28, 2024
Friends and family celebrated as Kathye D. Jenkins, First Lady of Abundant Grace Bible Church in Compton, received her Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Organizational Leadership.
Voices of Faith at Speak Out at Democratic National Convention
August 28, 2024
Interfaith Alliance President Paul Raushenbush spent much of his time at the Democratic National Convention canvassing activists, clergy and politicians on the intersection of religion, culture and politics leading up to the 2024 election and beyond.
Priscilla Shirer’s New Film ‘The Forge’ is a Faith-Based Blockbuster
August 21, 2024
New York Times Bestselling Author, speaker, and actress Priscilla Shirer has touched millions with her books and appearances in “War Room” and “Overcomer.” She’s back with a new book, I Surrender All” and a new faith-themed film by the Kendrick Brothers titled “The Forge” where she portrays a single mother trying to help her son become a responsible Godly man opening on August 23, 2024.
Baptist Ministers Conference and Kreative Kapturez Present Youth Summer Camp
August 21, 2024
The Baptist Minister’s Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMCLA) and Kreative Kapturez recently concluded their inaugural Kreative Kidz Summer Camp.
‘Christians for Kamala’ reaches 40,000 people
August 21, 2024
Progressive Christian organizers, artists, activists and politicians are adding their names to the mix of prominent leaders supporting Kamala Harris for president.
Bishop Robert T. Douglas Passes Away
August 14, 2024
Bishop Robert Douglas, who passed away on August 5, was the presiding prelate of the 66th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and diocesan of the Central California District Council.
Ollie Elizabeth Lawrence Leaves Legacy of Love and Service
August 14, 2024
Ollie Elizabeth Lawrence – community advocate, bank executive, foster mom, and woman of God – departed this world for eternal life with the Lord, leaving a legacy of kindness, compassion, laughter, brilliance, service, and love to all who knew her.
Baptist Ministers Conference Sponsor City Wide Revival 2024
August 7, 2024
The Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California held its City-Wide Revival 2024 last week at the renowned McCoy Memorial Baptist Church in Los Angeles with Dr. R.A. Williams serving as the host pastor.
Words of the Week – Are We Ready?
August 7, 2024
Are we ready for the Lord’s commands, and decrees, and regulations that Vice President Kamala Harris is posing?
Bel-Vue Community Presbyterian Presents Play on Homelessness
July 31, 2024
Pastor Oliver E. Buie and the members of Bel-Vue Community Presbyterian Church will present “Shelter,” a one-woman play about homelessness, on Friday August 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the edifice located at 675 E. 118th Street in Los Angeles.