Bishop Clement Fugh

First AME-Santa Monica Celebrates 100th Year Anniversary

The Right Reverend Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the AME Church, will be the guest preacher for the Centennial Anniversary of First African Methodist Episcopal Church (FAME) of Santa Monica By the Sea on Sunday, September 12, at 11 a.m., via Zoom. The theme is “Voices: Cherishing the Past, Embracing the Present, Welcoming the Future,” said Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell, who also welcomed the public to tune in for the worship service. “All are invited to join us in our Zoom worship center and hear a dynamic word preached by Bishop Fugh,” said Baskin-Bell. “This

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME to Dedicate New Edifice

A spirit of rejoicing and thankfulness surround Pastor Mary S. Minor and the members of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church (BKCAMEC) as they prepare to dedicate their new worship home. The dedication service takes place on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3:30 p.m., in their new edifice located at 3719 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. A reception will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.   Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church and retired Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, S., the first pastor of Brookins, will participate in the worship.   “This

AME Women In Ministry Plan Annual Day Events

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