Preparing to Retire, Bishop Fugh Shares Wisdom, Insight and Future Plans
March 13, 2024
After more than 40 years of ministerial service, the Right Rev. Clement W. Fugh will retire at the AME General Conference in August 2024.
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November 2, 2023
A photo collage of scenes from the Closing Worship and Commissioning Service of the Southern California Conference of the AME Church held at First AME Church in Los Angeles.
Shaw Appointed New Pastor of First AME – L.A.
October 29, 2023
Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church, appointed the Rev. Robert R. Shaw II as pastor of First AME Church of Los Angeles.
Cager Elevated in AME SoCal Conference, Leaves Impressive L.A. Legacy
November 2, 2022
The Rev. John E. Cager III, pastor of Ward AME Church in Los Angeles, has been promoted to presiding elder of the denomination’s Midwest North District comprised of 22 churches in Kansas and Nebraska.
Bishop Fugh Makes Several New AME Pastoral Appointments
October 26, 2022
Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church, revealed several new pastoral appointments for 2022-2023 at the close of the 98th Session of the Southern California Annual Conference on Oct. 24.
AME SoCal Conference Features Voter Education Town Hall
October 12, 2022
Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church, will convene the 98th session of the Southern California Annual Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 23, at the LAX Hilton Hotel, 5711 W Century Blvd. in Los Angeles. On Friday, October 21, the So. California Lay Organization will lead a Voter Education Town Hall at 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom
COR Church Rededicates Renovated Sanctuary
January 22, 2020
Christ Our Redeemer AME Church will rededicate its newly renovated sanctuary on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m., at 45 Tesla in Irvine. The event culminates a six-month long project. The service kicks-off with praise and worship at 9:30 a.m. followed by the rededication service. During the service, COR’s new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Williamson, will be officially introduced to the community. Williamson, who previously served at First AME in Las Vegas, was appointed to COR in Oct. 2019. “This is a new season for spiritual development and church growth at COR. Come celebrate with us in a
Fugh Announces AME SoCal Pastoral Appointments
October 30, 2019
Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church, announced the pastoral appointments for 2019-2020 at the close of the 95th Session of the Southern California Conference on Oct. 27. The Rev. Roosevelt Lindsey, Jr., presiding elder of the L.A. South-Las Vegas District, was reappointed and also assigned to supply Bethel-Blythe. The Rev. Dr. Allen Williams, Sr., presiding elder of the L.A. North District, was also reappointed. The assignment of new leaders included the Rev. Carolyn Baskin-Bell to First AME – Santa Monica, the Rev. Michael Carr to Holy Trinity-L.A., the Rev. Arthur B.
AMEs to Hold 95th SoCal Annual Conference
October 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
Whitlock Shares Insight Into Move to Reid Temple AME in Maryland
July 17, 2019
As pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME, he led the largest Black church in Orange County The Rev. Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., now serves as the spiritual leader of one of the largest churches in the AME denomination – Reid Temple AME in Glenn Dale, Maryland. Bishop James L. Davis, presiding prelate of the AME Second Episcopal District, announced the appointment July 11. Whitlock succeeds the Rev. Dr. Lee Washington, who retired after leading the congregation since 1989. Whitlock’s ministry is well known throughout the greater Los Angeles area. As the pastor of Christ Our Redeemer AME Church in Irvine, he
Black Fact of the Day: July 13, 2019 – Brought to you by Black365
July 13, 2019
On this day, July 13, 2016, The Right Rev. Clement W. Fugh was named bishop of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church (Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean). Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at www.Black365.US.
FAME Church Celebrates 147 years
May 15, 2019
First AME Church of Los Angeles, the city’s oldest church founded by African Americans, will celebrate its 147th Anniversary on Sunday, May 19. Former members and friends have been invited to attend this “homecoming” celebration. Pastor J. Edgar Boyd announced that the preachers for the day will be the Rev. Dwaine A. Jackson, pastor of Bryant Temple AME Church, at the 7:45 a.m. service and Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the AME Church’s Fifth Episcopal District, at the 9:55 a.m. service. The Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, pastor of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church and a former FAME associate minister, will
Community Lenten Caravan Ends with Donations to Worthy Causes
April 24, 2019
The Community Lenten Caravan (CLC), a series of services hosted by eight AME churches, concluded the April 17 worship at Bethel AME-L.A. by assisting others. Continuing their long tradition, the pastors of the sponsoring churches presented financial donations to the Long Beach/Lakewood Department of Children and Family Services and the Rev. Dr. Francine Brookins, pastor of Bethel AME in Fontana and a candidate for bishop in the AME Church. Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the AME Church Fifth Episcopal District, was also on hand to congratulate the recipients and lend support to Brookins’ candidacy. “Francine has a tremendous
Fugh Preaches at Second AME’s ‘Super Sunday’ Service
January 30, 2019
In a play on Super Bowl LIII, Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell and the members of Second AME Church will host Super Sunday Worship on Feb. 3, at 10 a.m., in their sanctuary located at 5500 S. Hoover St., in Los Angeles. The guest preacher will be Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the AME Church. He will expound on the theme, “Worshipping, Witnessing and Working by the Power of the Holy Spirit,” which is based on John 20:19-21and Acts 2:1-21. “Sunday is Consecration and Commitment Sunday at Second and Bishop Fugh comes to preach a
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December 27, 2018
Jan. – AME Church Responds to Trump’s Racist Rhetoric In a scathing rebuke of recent racist comments reportedly stated by President Donald Trump, the AME Church Council of Bishops issued a strong statement signed by Bishop Clement W. Fugh, president; Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie, president of the General Board; Bishop Frank M. Reid III, chair of the Commission on Social Action; and Senior Bishop McKinley Young. “The AME Church has consistently opposed the racist rhetoric and social policies of the Trump Administration. We will continue to speak out and hold the United States government accountable as our faith commands