The Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter (LAAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with Crenshaw United Methodist Church will host a free Legal Aid Fair on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ministries throughout the greater Los Angeles area will sponsor Thanksgiving Day worship on Thursday, November 25.
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
Crenshaw United Methodist Church and Delta Sigma Theta L.A. Alumnae Chapter host a free Legal Aid Fair on Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter Sr. and Annette Mosley Gibson, chapter president. Law professionals will address expungements, child support enforcement, estate planning, reverse mortgages, restraining orders and other topics. To register, visit dstlachapter.com/events. Salvation Army Compton Corps presents musician and composer Charles Barnes in concert at 736 E. Compton Blvd., in Compton. He just released a new CD, “You’re So Good Thank You Lord.” He will perform
The Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with Crenshaw United Methodist Church will host a free Legal Aid Fair on Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The event will be held at the church’s campus located at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter Sr. is the host pastor and the Delta’s co-chairs are Alois Phillips, Evynn Davis and Winnie Young. “The need for cultural competent alternative forms of legal services are necessary to meet the affordability and access challenges impacting our communities,” said Annette Mosley Gibson,
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
COGIC Southern California First Jurisdiction Business & Professional Women present their annual BPW Phenomenal Women’s Personal Development Conference on May 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 6161 Centinela Ave., in Culver City. The theme is “God’s Unlimited Power Unleashed in the Lives of Women@Work.” L.A. Superior Court Judge Patricia J. Titus will be the keynote speaker. Bishop Joe L. Ealy and U.S. District Court Judge Andre Birotte, Jr. will be honored. The donation is $40. Call (323) 293-7737 for details. Crenshaw United Methodist Church holds the Save our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on May
First AME Church commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the Annual Walk to End Hunger on May 11, at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The Sarah Allen Women’s Missionary Society sponsors the event. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and the ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The walk will begin at 8 a.m., starting at FAME Church. To participate or obtain information, call the church at (323) 735-1251. West Angeles Church of God in Christ presents “A Day in May with Lady Mae” on May 11, at 9:30 a.m., at 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles.
Proceeds will benefit NCNW’s Reading Proficiency Program to help improve the reading skills of “at–risk” students from underserved communities.
Eliminating old criminal records will be the focus of the Record Cleaning Workshop hosted by Save Our Sons Prison Ministry on Sunday, March 17, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. Criminal defense attorney MaryEtta Marks will explain the various options to remove prior infractions from your history, said Pastor Royce Porter, Sr. “If past criminal records are hampering your career success, we invite you to attend this workshop and bring your rap sheet,” said Porter. “Attorney Marks will explain how to qualify for an expungement, Prop 47 relief or a certificate
Crenshaw United Methodist Church plans “Holiday Family Movie Night” on Dec. 7, at 6 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. Also, Christmas Worship takes place on Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a holiday meal. For information, call (323) 292-0141. Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Dec. 8, 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. The Guibord Center presents “Holy Days of Light: Roots of Hanukkah and Christmas” on Dec.
Crenshaw United Methodist Church hosts a “Tree Lighting and Community Sing-Along” on Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. Also, “Holiday Family Movie Night takes place on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., and Christmas Worship will be held on Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m., followed a holiday breakfast. For information, call (323) 292-0141. Fannie Lee Hamer Institute plans the 63rd commemoration of the arrest of civil rights icon Rosa Parks on Dec. 1, at 1 p.m., at the Justice Center in Leimert Park, 3343 W. 43rd St., in Los Angeles. Parks’
West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre hosts “The Clean Komedy Explosion” on Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at 3020 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. The advance ticket donation is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for youth ages 12-to-17, and $5 for children ages 11 and below. All tickets are $20 at the door. Call the box office at (323) 733-8707 for information. Crenshaw United Methodist Church hosts “2018 Homecoming – All In – Part Deux – A Motown Affair” on Nov. 17, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce
Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Nov. 10, 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. Regina Napper Honors Committee and New Generation Christian Community Fellowship, in collaboration with 30+ mayors, sponsor the 2018 Making a Difference Awards on Nov. 10, at 11 a.m., at Faithful Central Bible Church, 400 W. Florence Ave., in Inglewood. Several unsung heroes will be recognized for their exemplary service to those in need. To learn more, call (323) 763-0146. Walker Temple AME Church
Musicians In Action, Inc., plans its 26th Annual Music Ministry Awards Gala on Nov. 3, at 6 p.m., at the Renaissance Airport Hotel, 9620 Airport Blvd., in Los Angeles, said founders Gerald and Jacque Malone. The honorees include Geraldine Coates – Metropolitan Baptist Church, Altadena; Laweta Casiano-Crawford – City of Refuge; Kevin T. Davis – Christ Second Baptist Church of Long Beach & Compton Community Seventh Day Adventist Church; Nichole Buchanan Dodd – Prosperity M.B. Church.; Sonya A. Griffin – Friendship Baptist Church, Yorba Linda; Marquise Henderson – Unity Christian Fellowship and Power of Faith; Christopher E. Johnson – Southern