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FAME’s Women’s Ministry Holds Special Service

Vicki Phillips, Contributing WriterJune 5, 2019

First AME Church of Los Angeles’ Women’s Ministry will host a worship service entitled, “Women Who Slay,” on Saturday, June 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr. Cecilia Williams Bryant, a spiritual leader, teacher, preacher, author and missionary, will lead the service, based on the scripture 1 Timothy 2:1-3. This service is the first of three under FAME’s Women’s Season series of programs. “In this long overdue season of women’s empowerment and engagement sweeping through America, I am proud and honored to support the FAME’s ‘Women Who Slay’ mini-conference,”

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Call 2 Worship – June 6

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 5, 2019

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

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Call 2 Worship – May 30

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 29, 2019

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

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FAME Church Celebrates 147 years

Vicki Phillips, Contributing WriterMay 15, 2019

First AME Church of Los Angeles, the city’s oldest church founded by African Americans, will celebrate its 147th Anniversary on Sunday, May 19. Former members and friends have been invited to attend this “homecoming” celebration. Pastor J. Edgar Boyd announced that the preachers for the day will be the Rev. Dwaine A. Jackson, pastor of Bryant Temple AME Church, at the 7:45 a.m. service and Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the AME Church’s Fifth Episcopal District, at the 9:55 a.m. service. The Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor, pastor of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church and a former FAME associate minister, will

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Call 2 Worship – May 9

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 8, 2019

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.

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Call 2 Worship – May 2

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 1, 2019

Center of Hope Church hosts the Cultural Broker Community Orientation and Training on May 4, at 9 a.m., at 9550 Crenshaw Blvd., in Inglewood. The event focuses on bringing Black families together. Orientation, lunch and training will be offered. To register, visit culturalbrokerworkshop.eventbrite.com. Los Angeles Master Chorale holds Great Opera and Film Choruses on May 4, at 2 p.m., and May 5, at 7 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. Grant Gershon will conduct the program, which will include Los Angeles Master Chorale Orchestra, soloist Angel Garcia and 100 singers. For tickets, call

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Jasmyne Cannick Receives FAME WMS Trailblazer Award

Sentinel News ServiceApril 3, 2019

Jasmyne Cannick, well-known communications strategist, community advocate and journalist, received the Trailblazer Award from First AME Church Women’s Missionary Society on March 31. The annual award is presented to women who have made significant contributions to their community and nation. Cannick received the honor for her exceptional work in politics and for her advocacy in advancing the voices, concerns and positions of Blacks in regards to social justice issues including criminal justice reform, LGBTQ issues, housing, Democratic Party representation and homelessness. Through her journalism and public speaking, Cannick is widely known and heralded for her coverage of the disappearance and

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Call 2 Worship – March 28

March 27, 2019

Zoe Christian Fellowship of Los Angeles presents a Community Health and Fitness Fair on March 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2521 South West View St., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Frank Stewart, pastor. The Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority – Alpha Beta Chapter of sponsors the event to help people learn about healthy living. Free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol will be available as well as health and fitness seminars and exhibitors. Dr. Romeo Brooks of Roots Nutrition in Inglewood will discuss Building Health Naturally. For information, call (323) 931-1477, ext. 3. First AME Church

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As Minister and Educator, Randall Displays Love of God

March 20, 2019

The L.A. Sentinel Religion section continues to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting Los Angeles-area “Champions of Faith,” which features ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. Rev. Joyce L. Randall, Associate Minister – First AME Church and LAUSD Educator What is your ministry/profession? I have been an itinerant elder in the AME Church since 1995. I am in service at First AME, Los Angeles where the Rev. J. Edgar Boyd is the pastor. I am a career educator by profession and a teacher and program coordinator. What is the

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Call 2 Worship – March 21

March 20, 2019

AME Community Lenten Caravan hosted by eight AME churches continues on March 27, at 7 p.m., at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME, 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said host Pastor Mary S. Minor. Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell of Second AME will preach. Three more services leading up to Resurrection Sunday will be held to provide spiritual renewal for believers. The host churches are New Philadelphia AME, 6380 Orange Ave., in Long Beach on April 3; Ward AME, 1177 W. 25th St., on April 9; and Bethel AME, 7900 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles on April 17. Walker Temple AME Church

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Allison Embraces Change to Serve God, Church and Community

February 13, 2019

Adapting to change can be hard, but the Rev. Dr. Kerry Allison is finding success by embracing the new and different. For years, Church of the Redeemer, where Allison serves as pastor, was well known for its excellent Christian academy. But, in 2010, the school closed due to the challenges of operating the tuition-based institution. However, the Redeemer congregation was deeply committed to education, plus, they still owned the facilities on their nearly three-acres of property. The answer to their dilemma was to change. With the support of the membership, Allison rented worship space to other ministries as well as

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FAME Hosts Citywide Kick-Off of African American Heritage Month

Vicki Phillips, Contributing WriterFebruary 13, 2019

Parishioners and guests of First AME Church of Los Angeles (FAME) adorned African attire and enjoyed the drumbeats of Africa at FAME’s annual citywide kick-off celebration of African American Heritage Month on Feb. 10. The worship service, themed “The Diaspora, Retracing the Africa Journey,” included a contingent of Consul Generals and representatives from nine African and three countries in the Americas, representing places from which Africans were captured and/or brought during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Guests included elected and appointed officials representing state, city, and county offices; law enforcement officials and community leaders. In addressing the congregation, Los Angeles Mayor

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Call 2 Worship – February 7

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 6, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Feb. 9, 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. Sisters In Spirit presents its 3rd Annual Black History Legacy Tea on Feb. 9, at 1 p.m., at Rodgers Park, 400 W. Beach St., in Inglewood. The theme is “What Legacy Is In Your Tree?” The donation is $40 or $216 for a table of six. Call Ms. Chelle at (323) 868-2515 for tickets and information. First AME Church hosts the City of L.A.’s

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FAME Church to Host President’s State of the Union Address

Vicki Phillips, Contributing WriterFebruary 4, 2019

Community members are invited to come together on Tuesday, February 5, at 6 p.m., to watch the President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address at First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Boulevard, in Los Angeles. Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will offer the live-streamed Democratic response. According to FAME Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, “The event will be historic in that Abrams is the first African American woman selected to deliver the SOTU response. A panel of community leaders will provide commentary after the event. All are welcome, including students. This is a non-partisan event.” Doors open at 5 p.m. For information,

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First AME – L.A. Hosts FAMU Marching ‘100’

Vicki Phillips, Contributing WriterDecember 31, 2018

More than 200 members of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Marching “100” performed outside of First AME Church of Los Angeles on Dec. 30, prior to their scheduled January 1 performance in the Tournament of Roses Parade. The band’s event at FAME was one of nine scheduled performances prior to the Rose Parade. The band’s trip to Los Angeles was assisted by Los Angeles-based philanthropists and FAMU alumna Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, who were among hundreds of worshippers and community members – including former FAME Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray, a FAMU alum, watching the parade on a