Altadena Praise Productions

Call 2 Worship – Nov. 21

KRST Unity Center of Afrakan Spirituality welcomes Maaxeru Tep, author of “The Dangerous System of Social Integration” on Nov. 23, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 7825 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles. The donation is $20. On Nov. 24, at 3 p.m., Runoko Rashidi and Enoch Hankerson will present “Black Man of the Nile: Kings of Kmt and Kush” using artwork and images to discuss the African presence in the Nile Valley. The donation is $10. KRST Unity will also sponsor a trip to the Kemetic Museum in San Jose, CA, on Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. To

Call 2 Worship – May 30

 The Company International sponsors the 8th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference continues to June 1, at the Doubletree Hilton South Bay in Torrance. Apostle Beverly “Bam” Crawford, TCI founder/president and pastor of Bible Enrichment Fellowship International in Inglewood, and Gabrianna Crawford, TCI vice president who also performs as the artist, Punky G, will host the event. The theme is “Accelerate…Change Your World.” presenters. They include Dr. Jeshana Avent-Johnson, Deborah Ann Smith Pegues, Dr. Kristi Funk, actress Cynthia Pope, nutritionist Jayme Sachii, recording artist Lady Tee, and author Dorinda Walker. For registration and more information, call (310) 330-4700 or visit thecompanyinternational.com. First

Call 2 Worship – May 23

  Grace United Methodist Church plans a “Karaoke Fundraiser” on May 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 4112 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Cedric Bridgeforth. The program, open to all ages, will feature Stan the Prayed-Up Man, music, line dancing, games and refreshments. The donation is $10 for adults and $5 for youth. On June 29, the “Back-to-Church Comedy Show” takes place at 5 p.m. Lester Barrie and Friends will perform along with professional comedians. All ages are welcome. The donation is $20. To learn more about both events, call (323) 294-6653 or visit graceumcla.com.