Faith Foster Families Network

FFFN’s “Food, Facts and Film” Highlight Foster Care System

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 25, 2019

Faith Foster Families Network will host “Food, Facts and Film” on Oct. 5, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. According to Nancy Harris, FFFN executive director, the free event will focus on enlightening the community about foster care and the child welfare system. In addition to food stations and information, the program will feature a screening of the HBO documentary, “Foster.” Following the screening, a panel discussion will take place that includes two of the main individuals in the film. The producer is scheduled to participate as well.

Religion

Call 2 Worship – September 19

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 22, 2019

West Angeles Church of God in Christ presents the “When We Worship Revival” on Sept. 26-28, at 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., pastor. The Music and Arts Department, directed by Dr. Judith McAllister, sponsors the event. On Sept. 26-27, prayer begins at 6:30 p.m. and services start at 7 p.m. Dr. Matthew Stevenson III and Evangelist Vandalyn Kennedy will speak. The Afterglow of Worship takes place on Sept. 27, after the service. For information, call (323) 733-8300, ext. 2017. Ruach Christian Community Fellowship installs the Rev. Deborah Manns as the

Religion

Call 2 Worship – June 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 26, 2019

Faith Foster Families hosts a Fostering Home Recruitment and Foster Family Appreciation Event on June 29, at 10 a.m., at Center of Hope, 9550 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Inglewood. The program will share information on foster youth, becoming a foster family and volunteer options. To learn more, call (323) 703-5860. Holman United Methodist Church presents Unity Sunday on June 30, at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr., interim pastor. Activities include a Unity Breakfast at 8:30 a.m., Faith Formation Forum at 9 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m., and a Sending Forth reception

Religion

South L.A. Churches Unite to Aid Foster Families and Youth

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 10, 2018

Town hall set for Oct. 16 at Center of Hope Church in Inglewood Six churches in the greater South Los Angeles area recently partnered to create the Faith Foster Families Network to offer another level of support to parents and youth involved in the foster care system. Holman CDC of Holman United Methodist Church, the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation of First AME Church, the West Angeles CDC of West Angeles Church of God in Christ all in Los Angeles, along with the Center of Hope in Inglewood, the City of Refuge in Gardena and Crossroads United Methodist Church in Compton