Pastor James. K. McKnight and the members of Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship (CCCF) will a hold a special Black History worship service on Sunday, February. 19, at 10 a.m., in the edifice located at 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles.
Student members of the Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship (CCCF) will receive financial assistance for their college costs, thanks to the Alvin A. Watkins, Jr. Scholarship.
Scripture: John 4: 46-54 Brothers and sisters, Father’s Day is here. What a blessing it is to have a day where fathers are honored, respected and celebrated! Let’s pause and give thanks for dads, step dads, foster dads, godfathers and all manner of folks who have been fathering. Not only is a good time to honor dads, it is a good time to encourage some fellas who are being fine fathers and help some of us like me who could benefit from a timely reminder. I have found a story in the Gospel of John that features a fine father.
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 Remember wrestling? Remember playing as kids and yielding when someone was too strong? What was the exclamation? It was “I give.” We said it when we were feeling as though we had had enough. These days, because of all that is going on in the world, with all of the wickedness in high places, many of us are feeling that something has gotta give; something has gotta shift; something has gotta break loose. Many of us are angry, worried and battling depression because of the hatefulness, hypocrisy and hell that we see on our screens everyday. Let’s
Below is a list of local ministries that are holding virtual worship services.
Sandra J. Evers-Manly will be honored at the Women’s Day Service on Sunday, March 15, at 11 a.m., at Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship Los Angeles (CCCF), 2085 S. Hobart Boulevard in Los Angeles. Women’s Day is sponsors by CCCF’s Sisters in Christ Fellowship (SINC). The theme is “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” based on Psalm 139:14. The Century City Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter will also participate. According to Pastor James and First Lady Denise McKnight, the service is part of the church’s observance of International Women’s Month from a Christian perspective, which celebrates the gifts and talents and the
Holman United Methodist Church presents a Caregiver Workshop for Men each Thursday at 6:30 p.m., through Sept. 19, at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Paul Hill. Attendees will receive instruction on caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other health conditions. Yes We Can Worship Center and McCoy Memorial Baptist Church welcomes donations for their Homeless Party on Sept. 7, at 802 East 46th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastors Sherman D. Manning and R.A. Williams. The churches are sponsoring the event to assist people affected by homelessness. Donations such as toiletries, clothing, school supplies, gift cards
Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County hosts the Worship in Pink Ambassador Luncheon on Aug. 10, at 9 a.m., at Lakewood Country Club, 3101 Carson St., in Lakewood. The public is invited to attend and learn how to make a significant change in the health of communities of faith and receive the necessary tools to become an ambassador for breast cancer awareness month! RSVP on eventbrite.com or visit komenlacounty.org. Bethany Prayer Temple holds Community Day on Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 612 W. 95th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor A.R. Lancaster. Free clothing, shoes, health information and
Los Angeles Oasis welcomes the Rev. Joanne Coleman to discuss “Thriving in Your Third Act” on June 14, at 11 a.m., in the Great Hall on Macy’s 3rd floor in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Mall, 3650 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., in Los Angeles. Coleman, the director of Agape Core Ministry, is known for her spiritual insight and wise humor. To register for the free event, call (323) 291-3414 or visit oasisnet.org/la. Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council holds elections on June 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the community room near Sears at the Baldwin
Faith I Am continues its Pentecost Fire Revival at 645 W. Arbor Vitae St., in Inglewood, said Prophet Jynona Norwood, pastor. On June 6, at 7:45 p.m., Prophet Rita Womack will highlight the “Night of Miracles and Power Accelerated.” Prophet Israel Love will preach at the Prophesy, Healing and Impartation service on June 7, at 7:45 p.m. Norwood will release a vial of Pentecost anointing oil and Kingdom prayer with key instructions on June 9, at 11:45 a.m. and Prophet Lorenzo Brunetti will close out the revival at 7:45 p.m. To learn more, visit Propheticglory.com. First AME Church of Los
The Company International sponsors the 8th Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference continues to June 1, at the Doubletree Hilton South Bay in Torrance. Apostle Beverly “Bam” Crawford, TCI founder/president and pastor of Bible Enrichment Fellowship International in Inglewood, and Gabrianna Crawford, TCI vice president who also performs as the artist, Punky G, will host the event. The theme is “Accelerate…Change Your World.” presenters. They include Dr. Jeshana Avent-Johnson, Deborah Ann Smith Pegues, Dr. Kristi Funk, actress Cynthia Pope, nutritionist Jayme Sachii, recording artist Lady Tee, and author Dorinda Walker. For registration and more information, call (310) 330-4700 or visit thecompanyinternational.com. First
Scripture: John 21:15-22 Two weeks ago, there was a story in the news that garnered a lot of attention. Rodeo Road was renamed Barack Obama Boulevard. Certainly, President Obama deserves every honor that we, as Americans, can give him, for he pressed past the winds of bigotry and ugly resistance and distinguished himself as a great leader and a role model. We know all about President Obama’s successes, yet we scarcely know about his failures. In 1999, Mr. Obama failed in his quest to become elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. I use President Obama as an example because
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church sponsors a Women’s Prayer Service on April 13, 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. Holman United Methodist Church holds the “Spring Flings and Easter Things” program on April 14, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Warner Brown, pastor. The Children and Youth Ministry sponsors the event in the L.L. White Hall. For details, call (323) 731-7285. AME Community Lenten Caravan, hosted by eight AME churches, continues
West Angeles Church of God in Christ welcomes Pastor Donnie McClurkin as the guest preacher on March 17, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 p.m., at the West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. McClurkin, a Stellar and Grammy Award-winning artist, appears as part the 50th preaching anniversary of the Right Rev. Charles E. Blake Sr., presiding prelate and chief apostle of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., and pastor of West Angeles COGIC. Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship observes International Women’s Month on March 17, at 11 a.m., at 2085 S. Hobart Blvd.,
In honor of International Women’s Day, the Sisters in Christ Ministry of the Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship (CCCF) will spotlight several diverse and multi-generational church members. The service takes place on Sunday, March 17, at 11 a.m., in the CCCF sanctuary located at 2085 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. The theme is “Steppin’ Out In Faith: Livin’ the Life God Designed.” “We invite the community to join us as we welcome actress and author Meagan Good as our speaker and spotlight the gifts and talents of some of our members,” said McKnight.