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AMEs to Hold 95th SoCal Annual Conference

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 16, 2019

Hundreds of AMEs representing 50+ churches in Southern California and Nevada will unite with Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church, and Episcopal Supervisor Alexia Butler Fugh, for the 95th Session of the Southern California Annual Conference. The event, which includes business sessions, workshops and worship services, opens Wednesday, Oct. 23, and concludes Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5711 W. Century Blvd., in Los Angeles. Pastor J. Edgar and Mrs. Florence Boyd, along with the members of First AME Church of Los Angeles, will host. Women In

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Call 2 Worship – February 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 13, 2019

Southern Saint Paul Church and Calvary Baptist Church plan Heritage Sunday on Feb. 17, with powerful messages by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who will participate as part of the church’s Black History Month celebration, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, spiritual leader of both fellowships. At 9:30 a.m., Sharpton will preach at Calvary, 12928 Vaughn St., in San Fernando. At 11:15 a.m., he will speak at Southern Saint Paul, 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. To learn more, call Southern Saint Paul at (323) 731-2703. Agape Church of Los Angeles hosts Law Enforcement Sunday on Feb. 17, at 11 a.m.,

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Wilson Focuses on Building New Relationships with God’s People –Inside and Outside Church Walls

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 2, 2019

Like many pastors, the Rev. Nicolette Birdsong Wilson wants her St. James AME Church congregation to grow spiritually and numerically. But, numbers play a lesser role than relationship building. Her focus is on developing better and new relationships with God’s people, both inside and outside of the walls of the church. “Evangelism was never about just inviting someone to church,” said Wilson, who was appointed in October 2018. “It was and is about building loving and Christ-like relationships with each other.” This approach is not new for Wilson, who employed a similar strategy while serving as spiritual leader of Johnson

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Call 2 Worship – July 26

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 25, 2018

First Ladies Health Initiative sponsors a Back to School Party on July 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Ladies Health House, 2249 South Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles. Free vaccinations will be available for children and free health screenings for adults for diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS and various cancers. Also, 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed to students. For details, call (424) 234-8483 or (773) 405-1250. AME Southern California Conference Women In Ministry presents an Appreciation Luncheon and Comedy Show on July 28, at 12 p.m., at First AME Church, 2270

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Call 2 Worship – July 19

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 18, 2018

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church plans a Youth Gospel Explosion on July 22, at 3 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Young People’s Division sponsors the event. The theme is “We Have the Victory” based on Romans 8:35-38. Several youth choirs, pastors and praise dancers will participate. On July 23 to July 27, at 7 p.m., Vacation Bible School takes place at BKCAME. Classes for children, teens and adults will be available. Refreshments will be served. To learn more about both events, call (323) 296-5610. AME Southern California Conference Women In Ministry

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Call 2 Worship – July 12

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 11, 2018

West Angeles Church of God in Christ features Evangelist Wes Morgan on July 15, at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., at 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said COGIC Presiding Bishop and Pastor Charles E. Blake, Sr. Morgan will also lead the Substance Abuse Revival – “Let’s Celebrate Recovery” on July 16-17, at 7 p.m., at the West Angeles North Campus, 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. Dr. Ronald Simmons, director, and the Substance Abuse Department will host the revival. To learn more, call (323) 855-4695. Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry meets July 15, at 2:30 p.m., at

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SCCWIM Plans Appreciation Luncheon and Comedy Show

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 4, 2018

Offering a fun-filled afternoon for all ages, the AME Southern California Conference Women In Ministry (SCCWIM) are planning an Appreciation Luncheon and Comedy Show. The event takes place on Saturday, July 28, at 12 p.m., at First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. The program will feature a tribute to the Rev. Roosevelt Lindsey, Jr., presiding elder of the Los Angeles South District, and the Rev. Dr. Allen L. Williams, Sr., presiding elder of the Los Angeles North District. According the Rev. Dr. Charolyn J. Jones, SCCWIM coordinator, “Presiding Elders Lindsey and Williams have a long history of encouraging women

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Shaw Headlines Women in Ministry Prayer Breakfast

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 14, 2018

The Rev. Ann Champion Shaw will be the guest speaker at the Rev. Jarena Lee Prayer Breakfast presented by the AME Church’s Southern California Conference Women in Ministry (SCCWIM). The event takes place on Saturday, March 17, 9:30 a.m., at Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St., in Carson. The Rev. Dr. Charolyn J. Jones is the SCCWIM coordinator, the Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell is the AME Fifth District WIM president, and the Rt. Rev. Clement W. Fugh is the presiding bishop. “Rev. Shaw serves as the Fifth District Women’s Conference Dean and is renowned for her powerful, Christ-affirming messages,” said

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AME Women In Ministry Plan Annual Convention

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 18, 2017

The Southern California Conference AME Women In Ministry (SCC WIM) will host their Annual Convention on Wednesday, Oct 25, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Los Angeles Hilton Airport Hotel. The symposium will be among the featured activities at the Southern California Annual Conference of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church. Bishop Clement W. Fugh is the presiding prelate, the Rev. Darryl Walker of New Philadelphia AME Church is the host pastor, and the Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell is the 5th District Women In Ministry president. “We are looking forward to an exceptional gathering of learning, fellowship

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Women in Ministry Plan Luncheon and Fashion Show

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 26, 2017

Music, fashion and fellowship will highlight Summer Gospel Luncheon and Fashion Show sponsored by the AME Church’s Southern California Conference Women in Ministry (SCCWIM). The event is set for Saturday, August 12, at 11:30 a.m., at Second AME Church, 5500 S. Hoover St., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell is the host pastor. “We are planning an inspiring and fun afternoon that women and men will enjoy,” said the Rev. Dr. Charolyn J. Jones, SCCWIM coordinator. “In addition to live toe-tap’n gospel music, delicious food, classy fashion designs and surprise models, we will recognize five people with our prestigious

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AME Women in Ministry Plans Prayer Breakfast

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 22, 2017

The AME Southern California Conference Women In Ministry (SCC WIM) will hold the Rev. Jarena Lee Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, April 8, at 9:30 a.m., at the Carson Community Center, 801 E Carson St., in Carson. Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church, will be the guest speaker and recipient of the Rev. Jarena Lee Award for the Support of Women Preachers. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Fugh was elected as the 131st bishop in 2012 and assigned to the current position in 2016. Previously, he led several churches in Tennessee, Kentucky and

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AME Women In Ministry Plan Annual Day Events

September 22, 2016

The AME Southern California Conference Women In Ministry (SCCWIM) plan two events for their Annual Day observance on Monday, October 24, at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel, 5711 Century Blvd., in Los Angeles. Activities will begin with a breakfast program at 10 a.m., featuring the Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown and Dr. Michele Stewart Thomas as special guests. The ticket donation is $65. At 7 p.m., a worship service takes place with the Rev. Dr. Fry Brown as the guest preacher. “We invite women and men of all faiths to come out for these inspiring events where you will hear