First UMC Compton Hosts Annual Women’s Day
September 14, 2023
First United Methodist Church of Compton (FUMCC) will hold Annual Women’s Day on Sunday, September 24, at 10 a.m., in the edifice at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton.
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First United Methodist Church of Compton Marks 155th Anniversary
April 20, 2023
First United Methodist Church of Compton (FUMCC) will observe 155 years of Christian ministry with a special anniversary service on Sunday, April 23, at 10 a.m., in the edifice located at 1025 South Long Beach Boulevard in Compton.
Call 2 Worship – March 5
March 4, 2020
West Angeles Church of God in Christ plans its Spring Revival on March 15, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., at the Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor. The revival continues on March 16-18, at 7 p.m., at the North Campus sanctuary, 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in L.A. The revivalist is Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Patterson. On March 21, at 9 a.m., the Brotherhood Organization presents Super Saturday. Bishop Charles Blake, Sr., Earvin Magic Johnson, Princeton Parker and Romell Witherspoon will discuss transitional career paths, personal financial planning and money
Call 2 Worship – February 27
February 26, 2020
Union Rescue Mission holds a groundbreaking ceremony for Angeles House on Feb. 28, at 11 a.m., at 13200 Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Rev. Andy Bales, CEO. The new bridge facility will provide housing for 86 families when completed. For details, call Kitty Davis-Walker at (213) 673-4585 or (213) 507-5562. First United Methodist Church of Compton has fish dinners available every Friday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Arnetha Inge. The United Methodist Men sponsors the event. A choice of catfish or red snapper is offered, along with side
Call 2 Worship – December 19
December 19, 2019
First AME Church – L.A. holds their annual Christmas Giveaway on Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. Gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves and scarves will be distributed. For information, call (323) 735-1251. Grant AME Church sponsors their 11th annual Toys, Clothes and Food Giveaway on Dec. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at 10435 S. Central Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Arthur Rumph. Also, on Dec. 22, at 9:30 a.m., the Christmas Music and Arts Worship Service takes place in the
Call 2 Worship – December 12
December 11, 2019
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church plans the 5th Annual Jingle Jam Toy Giveaway on Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2009 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Sylvester Washington, pastor. In partnership with Ella’s Foundation, 400+children will receive toy bags and bikes. Also, music, food, games, a VIP Pamper Pop Up, interactive Christmas stories will be offered. For details, call (323) 293-6448. First AME Church – L.A. presents a Christmas musical, “Straight Outta Bethlehem,” on Dec. 15, at 4 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The Sunday
Call 2 Worship – December 5
December 4, 2019
First AME Church – L.A. sponsors a free mental health forum entitled, “Coping with Stress and Loss During the Holidays,” on Dec. 7, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in FAME Church’s Allen House, 2249 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, a licensed psychologist, will offer tips to minimize anxiety and stress. On Dec. 15, at 4 p.m., Sunday School Department will present their annual Christmas musical, “Straight Outta Bethlehem,” on the FAME plaza level, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles. On Dec. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
Call 2 Worship – November 28
November 27, 2019
Grace United Methodist Church welcomes volunteers to assist with their annual distribution of 500 dinners to the homeless on Nov. 29, said Pastor Cedrick Bridgeforth. Participants should meet at 9 a.m., at Grace UMC, 4112 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, to assemble the dinners and then volunteers will travel to skid row for the distribution. To learn more, call (323) 294-6653. Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church observes their 61st Anniversary with several events at 6614 S. Western Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Ticey Brown. On Nov. 30, at 4 p.m., an All-Male Revue is planned with performances by
Call 2 Worship – October 24
October 23, 2019
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
Call 2 Worship – October 10
October 9, 2019
Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church presents a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar on Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at 7016 Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor T. Delbert Robinson. The L.O.V.E. Ministry sponsors the event. Lois Rosby-Lewis of West Angeles Church of God in Christ will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served following the seminar. To learn more, call Rose Harris at (323) 581-7672. City of David Community Church salutes Pastor Demiko Fitzgerald at an appreciation service on Oct. 13, at 8 a.m., at St. James AME Church, 655 W 70th St., in Los Angeles. The guest
Call 2 Worship – October 3
October 2, 2019
Hosanna Broadcasting Foundation holds “Walk For Life” walkathon on Oct. 5, at 8:30 a.m., at El Dorado East Regional Park, 7550 E. Spring St., in Long Beach, said Tersit Asrat, president. Proceeds will help build a rehabilitation center in Ethiopia for female victims of sex trafficking. A festival with music, food and arts follows the walk. To register, call (562) 247-0409 or visit hosannahousefoundation.com. Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center hosts the inaugural BHERC Faith-Based & Inspirational Film Festival on Oct. 12, from 11a.m. to 10 p.m., at the Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 Bixel St., in Los Angeles,
Hill Appointed Interim Pastor at Holman UMC
July 31, 2019
The Rev. Paul A. Hill is the new interim pastor of Holman United Methodist Church, the largest African American UMC congregation in Southern California. A retired elder in the UMC denomination, Hill brings significant expertise in the areas of pastoral care, church administration, creative ministries for children, youth and seniors, and innovative HIV/AIDS outreach. Hill has served in senior-level capacities at many churches and universities in Texas, the east coast and Southern California, including seven years as associate pastor at Holman UMC. Most recently, he was the pastor at Grace UMC in Los Angeles. He also headed congregations at Bowen
Call 2 Worship – April 25
April 24, 2019
William Grant Still Arts Center presents “Operas by W.G. Still” on April 27, at 2 p.m., at 2520 West View St., in Los Angeles. The guest lecturer will be Van Young and the guest vocalist will be Mark Broyard. For information, call (323) 734-1165. First United Methodist Church celebrates its 151st anniversary on April 28, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Arnetha Inge. The theme is “Remember, God’s Love and Light will See Us Through.” The Rev. Dr. Christopher Cater, assistant pastor of Pacific Beach UMC, will be the guest preacher. Call
Call 2 Worship – April 18
April 17, 2019
First United Methodist Church celebrates its 151st anniversary on April 28, at 10 a.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Arnetha Inge. The theme is “Remember, God’s Love and Light will See Us Through.” The Rev. Dr. Christopher Cater, assistant pastor of Pacific Beach UMC, will be the guest preacher. Call (310) 639-0775 for details. William Grant Still Arts Center presents “Operas by W.G. Still” on April 27, at 2 p.m., at 2520 West View St., in Los Angeles. The guest lecturer will be Van Young and the guest vocalist will be Mark Broyard. For information,
Park Hills Features Bell-Inge at 31st Annual Women’s Day
May 9, 2018
Park Hills Community Church, Reformed Church in America, will celebrate their 31st Annual Women’s Day on Sunday, May 20, at 11 a. m. The theme is “Women of God, Believing in the Power of Prayer and Praise,” based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. The Rev. Lawrence K. Dove is the senior minister and the Rev. Dr. Arnetha E. Bell-Inge, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Compton will be the guest preacher. An ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inge previously served at Lynwood United Methodist Church and as an associate minister at Bethel AME Church. Also, she is