Episcopal Bishop Minerva Carcãno

Dozier Appointed Pastor of St. John’s UMC

Gardena resident Larry Dozier has been appointed pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1715 Santa Ana St. North in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Area Episcopal Bishop Minerva Carcãno offered the assignment to Dozier to serve as spiritual leader of the 140-member congregation. “I was honored and pleasantly surprised to be considered,” said Dozier, who preached his first sermon at the church on July 3. Dozier is currently a member at Gardena’s Hollypark United Methodist Church where he serves as Administrative Council Chair. He has also served as Lay Leader, co-youth director with his wife, Erma, Sunday school teacher, and