Difficult or complicated projects are no match for engineering firm owner Elvin W. Moon because his company’s motto is “meeting today’s challenges by building for tomorrow.” As the owner of E.W. Moon Inc., he leads a team of professionals in designing and constructing a range of multifaceted jobs in both the private and public sectors
The Rev. Clay Evans, a nationally-known pastor and civil rights advocate, passed away on Nov. 27, at the age of 94. The founder of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, he was a leading voice in the civil rights movement for 50 years as well as a trailblazer in evangelical broadcasting and American gospel music. He supported Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work in Chicago; he co-founded Operation PUSH, one of the nation’s pioneering civil rights organizations, with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, whom he ordained at Fellowship in 1968; and he released eleven albums of gospel music, including “I’ve Got
“Your breakthrough is next,” proclaimed the Rev. Roosevelt Lindsey, Jr., as he delivered a dynamic sermon on Nov. 17, at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church in Los Angeles. BKCAME Pastor Mary S. Minor invited Lindsey, presiding elder of the L.A. South-Las Vegas District of the Southern California Conference of the AME Church, to preach before her congregation, which includes retired Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., retired Episcopal Supervisor Mary L. Kirkland, as well as Lindsey and his wife, Dr. Kaye Lindsey. Lindsey did not disappoint as he brought a message that emphasized God’s omnipotence and the power of prayer. Urging parishioners
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.
The Holy Spirit fell repeatedly throughout the 2019 Prayer Bowl as the Rev. George Hurtt, the Rev. Dr. Donald Parsons and Bishop Marvin Sapp delivered the Word of God with clarity, insight and power. The three preachers headlined the Jan. 1 event, which has been sponsored for more than 60 years by Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr. Earl A. Pleasant organized the first prayer bowl after founding the church in 1946 and his successor, the Rev. Dr. Melvin V. Wade Sr., presented it for the next 42 years. This year marked the first time that
Lady Rose Neale (Courtesy photo) Sherwood Sledge (Courtesy photo) Agape Church of Los Angeles will present two family-oriented events during the holiday season. According to Bishop Craig A. Worsham, senior pastor, Agape will host Christmas Eve Worship on Monday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at their sanctuary located at Consolidated Plaza, 3725 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. Sherwood Sledge will be the guest psalmist. “We encourage the public to celebrate the birth of Christ at Agape. Your entire family will enjoy the unique vocal talents of Mr. Sledge, who is renowned throughout the West Coast dramatic musical abilities,” said
Spiritual giant and champion for social justice are frequently used to describe the Right Rev. Cornal Garnett Henning, Sr. Known locally and internationally as a passionate religious leader and human rights advocate, Bishop Henning passed in Los Angeles on May 15. His celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, May 23, at 11 a.m., at First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd. in Los Angeles. Henning’s legacy in L.A. includes serving as pastor of Ward AME Church from 1972 to 1980 where he moved the ministry beyond the church walls to establish multiple community outreach and social service
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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
Prayer and focus guide the ministry of the Rev. Tracey C. Johnson as he leads Murph Chapel-St. Paul AME Church in Valinda. Appointed in November 2015 by Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Johnson prays daily to meet the needs of his congregation along with sharing the Gospel with as many people as possible. “I want to be where God is and that is what I say to Him every morning as I look for direction,” he said. “In order for that to happen, I have to stay focused.” Johnson has maintained this commitment throughout his 28 years in the ministry. Accepting
Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., FAME First Lady Florence Boyd and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti (photo by Clayton Everett/First AME) First AME Church of Los Angeles hosted the city’s African American Heritage Month Worship Service on Feb. 3. The celebration included at salute to members of the California State Senate. Attendees included Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Episcopal Supervisor Mary L. Kirkland, Mayor Eric Garcetti, County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas, Councilman Curren Price, LAPD Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger and many city commissioners and community leaders. From left are State Senator Isadore Hall, L.A. Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, State Senator Holly
Continuing his annual tradition, Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., will deliver the Christmas Eve message on Thursday, December 24, at 6 p.m., at First AME Church, 2270 Harvard Boulevard in Los Angeles. “The life-changing messages delivered by Bishop Kirkland have profoundly impacted lives throughout the world as he preached the uncompromising word of God,” said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. “As we celebrate Christ, the real reason for the season, we encourage the greater Los Angeles community to attend and hear a powerful, uplifting word from the Lord.” Bishop Kirkland is the presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the
After a week of worship services, business sessions and training workshops, Bishop T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., ended the 91st Session of the Southern California Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church and Fifth Episcopal District Planning Meeting with several new pastoral appointments. As presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church, Bishop Kirkland serves as chief shepherd as well as chief executive officer/administrator of all A.M.E. churches located in the 14 states west of the Mississippi River. At the Closing Worship and Commissioning Service on October 25, Kirkland announced the assignment of the Rev. Dr. Mary Minor to
The Rev. Willie B. Boyd, Jr., the newly appointed pastor of Lewis Metropolitan CME Church and presiding elder of the Los Angeles – San Diego District, will be one several dynamic speakers proclaiming The Word at the 91st Session of the Southern California Annual Conference of the AME Church (SCAC). He will preach on Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m., at the Men’s Witness Night service at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 W. Century Boulevard. Open to the public, the service is among the official activities, convened by the Rt. Reverend T. Larry Kirkland, presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal