Jesus Movement Aims to Keep Christ in Christmas
January 11, 2024
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, believers from 13 churches proudly marched down the streets of San Pedro during its annual “Holiday Parade.”
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Jesus Movement Christian Coalition Urges ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’
December 22, 2022
Members of the Jesus Movement Christian Coalition recently participated in the San Pedro Holiday Parade aiming to teach some and remind others that Christmas is about Christ, according to Dr. Vanilla Brooks.
Phillips Chapel CME Marks 115th Anniversary
April 21, 2021
On Sunday, April 18, Pastor Jackquline Maye, along with congregants and guests, virtually celebrated the 115th anniversary of Phillips Chapel CME Church. Phillips Chapel is the first CME church organized in California. The ministry was designated as one of Santa Monica’s historical landmarks on October 10, 2005. “For 115 years Phillips Chapel pastors and congregants have been spreading the Gospel, making disciples, and serving the community,” said a spokesperson. Gospel artist Shawn McLemore blessed attendees with “I Believe” and “Grateful” among other selections. The Rev. Marshall Sharpe, elder of the Los Angeles District of the CME Church, introduced the Right
CMEs Hold ‘Love for YOUR Journey’
April 7, 2021
The Los Angeles – San Diego District of the CME Church sponsored “Love for Your Journey” on March 27, and the response was overwhelming. A huge crowd tuned in for the international, intercontinental, interdenominational and interracial virtual event. The Christian Coalition, a collaboration of the Christian community that includes the CME Church’s L.A.-S.D. Department of Evangelism and the Christians 4 Salvation outreach ministry, sponsored the program, which focused on the emotional and spiritual impact COVID-19. According to Dr. Vanilla Brooks, Evangelism Dept. chair, the event was presented to “encourage both Christians and non-Christians, assuring them of God’s Love, and His
CMEs Plan Virtual 2020 Mid-Winter Council
December 10, 2020
The agenda will include worship services, business session and training workshops.
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CMEs Honor Bettye Faye Nichols
March 11, 2020
More than 100 people came out to The Quiet Cannon Restaurant to salute Bettye Faye Nichols, the director emerita of the CME Southern California Region Department of Public Relations. Nichols, a long-time Sentinel contributor, has devoted 30+ years to publicizing the activities of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, both on a local and national level. The event, held on March 7, was presented to recognize her legacy of dedicated professional service. The participants included Diana Winton, emcee; Ray Thomas, soloist; and Dr. Vanilla Brooks, SCR public relations director. The Rev. Bernard Jackson, pastor of Phillips Temple CME Church; and the
CMEs Hold Southern California Region Mid-Winter Council
December 11, 2019
Bishop Bobby R. Best, presiding prelate of the CME Ninth Episcopal District, will convene the Southern California Region Mid-Winter Council on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Phillip’s Temple CME Church, 973 E. 43rd St. in Los Angeles. The Rev. Bernard Jackson is the host pastor. The conference begins with registration at 9 a.m., followed by devotion and morning worship at 9:30 a.m., featuring a message by the Rev. Rodney Wooten. The business session is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Attorney Ouida Brown will present a training session on sexual harassment from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The
Warren Chapel CME Marks 72 Years
January 17, 2018
Warren Chapel CME Church will mark its 72nd anniversary on Sunday, January 21, at 3:30 p.m., at in the edifice located at 1039 Elberon Ave., in San Pedro. According to Pastor Adam D. Stevenson, the theme is “Saved to Serve” based on Ephesians 4:11-13. The guest preacher is the Rev. Travis Morris, pastor of Lewis Metropolitan CME Church and presiding elder of the Los Angeles-San Diego District. “We invite the public to attend and be prepared for a good time in the Lord,” said Stevenson, who added that a luncheon will precede the service. Dr. Vanilla Brooks is the program
St. Luke’s Task Force Plans Street Health Fair
September 6, 2017
St. Luke’s Task Force, the Health Ministry of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, will present its 1st Street Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at Warren Chapel CME Church, 1039 Elberon Ave., in San Pedro. The Rev. Adam Stevenson is the host pastor. The theme is “The Power of Unity” based on Romans 12:4-5. “We are asking all members of the San Pedro and greater L.A. community – Christians and non-Christians – to come together in unity at our street fair. Bring, your co-workers, congregants, family and friends for a