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Call 2 Worship – February 20

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 19, 2020

Holman United Methodist Church hosts a nonviolence workshop with Rev. James Lawson on Feb. 22, at 9 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The session will share nonviolent strategies to effect social change. Refreshments will be served. On Feb. 23, at 4 p.m., the 60th Annual Concert of Spirituals take place. The Holman choir will perform. William Campbell, Jr., is the music director and Robert Johnson, Jr., is the organist. The donation ranges from $15-to-$50. The Heritage Festival takes place on Feb. 29, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. For details on all events, call (323) 703-5868.

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Call 2 Worship – February 13

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 12, 2020

Knox Presbyterian Church presents African American Legacies on Feb. 15, at 3 p.m., at 5840 La Tijera Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Reginald Ragland. Georgia Laster Association of Musicians co-sponsor the event. The program will highlight significant people and activities in Black history. Save Our Sons Prison Justice Ministry features Tobias Tubbs, community activist, on Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter, Sr. The topic is “Viewed From the Eyes of Life Experiences” based on Proverbs 22:6 –“Train up a child in the way he should go

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Call 2 Worship – December 19

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 19, 2019

First AME Church – L.A. holds their annual Christmas Giveaway on Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. Gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves and scarves will be distributed. For information, call (323) 735-1251. Grant AME Church sponsors their 11th annual Toys, Clothes and Food Giveaway on Dec. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Arthur Rumph. Also, on Dec. 22, at 9:30 a.m., the Christmas Music and Arts Worship Service takes place in the

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Call 2 Worship – December 12

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 11, 2019

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church plans the 5th Annual Jingle Jam Toy Giveaway on Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Sylvester Washington, pastor. In partnership with Ella’s Foundation, 400+children will receive toy bags and bikes. Also, music, food, games, a VIP Pamper Pop Up, interactive Christmas stories will be offered. For details, call (323) 293-6448. First AME Church – L.A. presents a Christmas musical, “Straight Outta Bethlehem,” on Dec. 15, at 4 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The Sunday

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Call 2 Worship – December 5

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 4, 2019

First AME Church – L.A. sponsors a free mental health forum entitled, “Coping with Stress and Loss During the Holidays,” on Dec. 7, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in FAME Church’s Allen House, 2249 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, a licensed psychologist, will offer tips to minimize anxiety and stress. On Dec. 15, at 4 p.m., Sunday School Department will present their annual Christmas musical, “Straight Outta Bethlehem,” on the FAME plaza level, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. On Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,

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Lindsey Preaches at Brookins-Kirkland AME

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 27, 2019

“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

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Call 2 Worship – November 28

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 27, 2019

Grace United Methodist Church welcomes volunteers to assist with their annual distribution of 500 dinners to the homeless on Nov. 29, said Pastor Cedrick Bridgeforth. Participants should meet at 9 a.m., at Grace UMC, 4112 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, to assemble the dinners and then volunteers will travel to skid row for the distribution. To learn more, call (323) 294-6653. Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church observes their 61st Anniversary with several events at 6614 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Ticey Brown. On Nov. 30, at 4 p.m., an All-Male Revue is planned with performances by

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Call 2 Worship – Nov. 21

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 20, 2019

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

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L.A.-area Ministries Plan Various Events to Highlight Upcoming Holidays

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 13, 2019

Los Angeles-area ministries will observe the Thanksgiving holiday with a range of activities. The following list highlights some of the worship services, dinners and other plans shared with the Sentinel. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church – The Rev. Dr. Reginald A. Pope, pastor of Bethel, announce that his congregation will partner with the Black Peace Officers Association to share turkeys and food items with the community on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the church campus located at 10905 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles. A second turkey distribution to the community takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from

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Call 2 Worship – November 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 13, 2019

More Sure Word Midwest College of Theology hosts an open house of the L.A. satellite school on Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., at 2928 W. Vernon Ave., in Los Angeles, said Dr. King D. Felton, campus president. The accredited college will offer associate, bachelor, master’s and doctoral degrees. To enroll or for information, call (323) 291-2159 or visit moresurewordcot.org. St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church marks their 112th anniversary on Nov. 24, from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m., at 2800 Stanford Ave. in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. Glenn M. Libby, priest-in-charge. A celebratory anniversary luncheon, featuring a jazz band, Mexican guitar

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Call 2 Worship – October 31

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 30, 2019

Abundant Grace Bible Church honors their pastor, Bishop Michael V. Jenkins, with a birthday luncheon on Nov. 2, at 11 a.m., at Greater New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1154 E. 92nd St., in Los Angeles. Dr. Patrick D. Ross is the host pastor. The donation is $30. For tickets, call or text (310) 896-5741. Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California and the Black Jewish Alliance presents the Heschel/King Forum – Confronting White Supremacy on Nov. 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William Smart, SCLC

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BKCAME Welcomes Deputy Chief Scott

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 23, 2019

The Mary M. Kidd Women’s Missionary Society of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church recently hosted an information session featuring LAPD Deputy Chief Regina Scott, the first Black woman to hold the position in the history of the department. Scott shared safety tips, crime data, job information and LAPD advancements with the audience. Participants included Audrey Fletcher, WMS president; Deon Bell, BKCAME youth member, Scott and BKCAME Pastor Mary S. Minor. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church is located at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. For information, call (323) 296-5610 or visit bcamechurchla.org.

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Call 2 Worship – September 12

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 11, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Sept. 14, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. First AME Church presents its 9th Annual Gospel Comedy Explosion on Sept. 14, at 4 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. Ramona Stephens will serve as host. The donation is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For information or tickets, call the FAME Business Office at (323) 735-1251. Save Our Sons Prison Justice Ministry discusses “Kids

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Call 2 Worship – September 5

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 4, 2019

Crenshaw Christian Center hosts the book release of “Behind the Seen” on Sept. 8, at 12:30 p.m., at 7901 S. Vermont Ave., in Los Angeles. Pastor Frederick K. Price authored the book and will sign copies during the reception. The book, which aims to help believers in their walk with Christ, outlines how activities in the spirit realm can affect actions that occur in the physical world. To learn more, visit thematrixoftruth.com. St. Mark AME Church celebrates Friends and Family Day on Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m., at 12923 S. Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Kirkpatrick Tyler. Pastor

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Call 2 Worship – August 22

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 21, 2019

Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church plans its Renewed Praise Concert on Aug. 24, at 5 p.m., at 950 E. 45th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Albert Nicholas. The theme is “A Night of Renewed Praise” based on 2 Corinthians 5:17. The public is invited to attend. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church presents Annual Stewardesses Day on Aug. 25, at 3 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The theme is “Keep Busy Working For the Lord” based on James 1:25. Pastor John E. Cager III of Ward AME Church will be the guest preacher.