Atherton Baptist Presents ‘Genesis From Creation to Christ’
March 1, 2024
“Genesis…From Creation to Christ” will be presented Sunday, March 3, at 4 p.m., at Atherton Baptist Church, located at 2627 W. 116th St., in Hawthorne.
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Religion
Bishop Blake and Dr. Ballton Saluted at WACDC Unity Awards
February 29, 2024
Presiding Bishop Emeritus Charles E. Blake, Sr., and Dr. Lula Ballton were honored at the 30-Year Legacy Annual Unity Awards Gala sponsored by West Angeles Community Development Corporation (WACDC) on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Beverly Regent Hotel in Beverly Hills.
St. Paul AME Hosts CSU Super Sunday
February 29, 2024
Cal State San Bernardino President Tomás D. Morales spoke on Feb. 25, at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in San Bernardino as part of the California State University’s Super Sunday.
Rickie Byars Hosts First Spiritual Retreat
February 29, 2024
ew Thought musician and founder of KUUMBA/B-Hood Sunday Devotionals Rickie Byars will host her first spiritual retreat April 12-14 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, which is an extension of her B-Hood Sunday Devotionals in South L.A.
Western Baptist State Convention Holds Mid-Winter Board Meeting
February 28, 2024
The Western Baptist State Convention of California will hold its 134th Mid-Winter Board Meeting beginning Saturday, March 2, through Thursday, March 7, at Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1154 E. 92nd Street in Los Angeles.
Bible Scholar Rick Renner Enthralls Crenshaw Christian Center Members
February 22, 2024
International Bible teacher Rick Renner delivered a moving sermon detailing the power of God at Crenshaw Christian Center on Sunday, Feb. 18.
City of L.A. Holds African American Heritage Month Service at First AME
February 22, 2024
First AME Church of Los Angeles hosted the City of Los Angeles Annual African American Heritage Month Worship Service on Sunday, Feb. 18.
A-MAN STEM Center Partners with Holman UMC
February 22, 2024
A-MAN, Inc. STEM Center partnered with Holman United Methodist Church presented “Conversation with Legacy Champions” on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Raines-Brown Headlines First Lutheran’s Black History Celebration
February 22, 2024
Carol Raines-Brown will headline “Celebration of Black History Songs of Worship and Praise” on Sunday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m., at First Lutheran Church of Venice, located at 815 Venice Blvd. in Los Angeles.
Call 2 Worship – Feb. 15
February 15, 2024
Triumph Church Music Department presents “Let’s Church” on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 5 p.m., at 7660 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles. Madeline Moseley-Neuble, Daunier Thompson, I-Rashard, and Christopher Dozier will perform. Also, Gigi Capri, Asenati, Yawnie Mami, Troy Anthoney will sing. The public is invited to attend this free event. Lewis Metropolitan CME Church celebrates Black History Month by honoring notable members every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., at 4900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Travis Morris. Tommy Smith, church officer and 1968 Olympian, will be recognized on Feb. 18; and David Cunningham, former L.A. Councilman, on Feb.
West Angeles CDC Honors Bishop Blake and Dr. Ballton at Unity Awards Gala
February 15, 2024
West Angeles Community Development Corporation (CDC) will salute Presiding Bishop Emeritus Charles E. Blake, Sr., and Dr. Lula Ballton, at its 30-Year Legacy Annual Unity Awards Gala on Friday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m., at the Beverly Regent Hotel in Beverly Hills.
Dr. Betty Ruth Price Celebrates Milestone 90th Birthday
February 15, 2024
Adoring church congregants and friends of Dr. Betty Ruth Price gathered on Friday, Feb. 9 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel to celebrate her milestone 90th birthday.
Haddon Hosts 2024 Grammy Gospel Brunch at Fixins
February 8, 2024
The gospel music industry came alive this past weekend as renowned singer-songwriter Deitrick Haddon hosted his highly anticipated 2024 Grammy Gospel Brunch at Fixins at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.
Call 2 Worship – February 8
February 8, 2024
Church and community news from throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Williams Elevated to Presiding Elder in 10th District of AME Church
February 8, 2024
The Rev. Dr. C. Dennis Williams, well-known to many throughout Southern California, was recently elevated to presiding elder by the Right Rev. Adam J. Richardson, presiding prelate of the 10th Episcopal District and senior bishop of the AME Church. In his new position, Williams will supervise 26 parishes in the Tyler District of the North Texas Conference in the 10th Episcopal District. “I’m honored and excited to be appointed presiding elder and look forward to serving the AME Church at a higher level,” said Williams, who previously served the past 11 years as the pastor of Smith Chapel AME Church