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Murray Keynotes Bryant Temple’s 50th Anniversary Kickoff

Dr. Lance A. Williams, Contributing WriterFebruary 14, 2018

The Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray is the keynote speaker for the kick-off of Bryant Temple AME Church’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Feb. 18, at 3:30 p.m. The service will feature a “Homecoming Tribute” in honor of charter members and members of 45 years or more. Also, Minister of Music Brent Jones will direct the Bryant Temple Mass Choir. “Dr. Murray is universally recognized as the religious leader every spiritually-conscious person would like to follow. In his 27 years as pastor of First AME, the church grew to an unparalleled status with its innovative approach to ministry

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Bryant Temple AME Holds Christmas Giveaway

Dr. Lance A. Williams, Contributing WriterJanuary 3, 2018

Residents look over the variety of free clothing for adults and children. (Courtesy photo) More than 400 families attended a festive Christmas giveaway at Bryant Temple AME Church on Dec. 24. A range of gifts, including toys, clothing, books, gift cards and food were distributed. Residents expressed their appreciation and received the gifts in the positive spirit that they were offered. Pastor Dwain Jackson and Bryant Temple members coordinated the effort and a broad cross-section of local neighbors was on hand to enjoy the day. A wide variety of contributors donated items including church members, the City of Los Angeles,

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Price Chapel AME Observes 70th Anniversary

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 13, 2017

A spiritually uplifting celebration will take place when Price Chapel AME Church observes its 70th Anniversary. The worship service is set for Sunday, Sept. 17, at 3:30 p.m., in the edifice located at 4000 West Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Running This Christian Race: We’ve Come This Far By Faith” based on Hebrews 11:1. “We praise God for His mercy and grace in allowing us to reach this milestone,” said Pastor Benjamin Hollins. “We invite the community to join us for this joyous occasion.” The Rev. Dwain A. Jackson, pastor of Bryant Temple AME Church, will be

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Bryant Temple Sends Local Youth Back to School in Style

Dr. Lance A Williams, Contributing WriterAugust 23, 2017

Bryant Temple AME Church continued its commitment to Leimert Park families with a Back to School Giveaway block party on August 19, that featured such essential services as high blood pressure and dental care screenings, free haircuts for children, and free school supplies. Church officers and members served hot dogs, hamburgers and cold sodas to the hungry crowd. “The multicultural mix of people of various colors and ages was the type of message that residents all over the city now look for – to find a place where peace and tranquility reign in these troubling times,” said Pastor Dwaine Jackson,

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Payne Returns Home as Pastor of Bryant Temple AME

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)May 12, 2016

Returning home is a dream come true for the Rev. Theodore Payne IV. As the new pastor of Bryant Temple AME Church in Los Angeles, he heads the congregation of his youth where his grandparents served as spiritual leaders for 33 years. Payne, who is marking his seventh month at Bryant Temple, was among the pastoral appointments made by Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr., last October and no one could be happier. “I am grateful to serve in my home church, a church where my grandmother and grandfather, Rev. and Mrs. V.L. Brenson, served from 1969 to 2002 and I