More Than a Sermon: Reverend Victor Cyrus-Franklin Leads By Faith in Action
February 19, 2025
Reverend Victor Cyrus-Franklin, lead pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, embodies putting faith into action.
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Holman United Methodist Church
Holman UMC and McCarty Memorial Observe MLK/Human Relations Day
January 29, 2025
The congregations of Holman United Methodist Church and McCarty Memorial Christian Church united to observe Martin Luther King, Jr./Human Relations Day on Sunday, Jan. 19.
Holman UMC Debuts Saturday School for African American History
September 18, 2024
Holman United Methodist Church has instituted a Saturday School for African American History.
Celebration of Life Services Set for Rev. James Lawson
June 19, 2024
The family of the Rev. James Morris Lawson, Jr. has scheduled the celebration of life services for the trailblazing icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
U.S. Mourns Death of Rev. James M. Lawson, `One of Our Nation’s Noblest Leaders’
June 12, 2024
Tributes continued this week for the Rev. James Lawson Jr., an icon of the Civil Rights Movement and the longtime pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in South Los Angeles, with President Joe Biden saying on June 11 that Lawson dedicated his life to “our country’s ideals.” Lawson died June 9 in Los Angeles after a brief illness at age 95.
Holman United Methodist Welcomes Pastor Christian Washington
March 7, 2024
Holman United Methodist Church welcomes the Rev. Christian Washington as its interim senior pastor. A native of Los Angeles, he brings a solid theological background and impressive body of work as a marketing consultant in both corporate circles and faith-based communities.
A-MAN STEM Center Partners with Holman UMC
February 22, 2024
A-MAN, Inc. STEM Center partnered with Holman United Methodist Church presented “Conversation with Legacy Champions” on Saturday, Feb. 17.
Ecumenical Service Set to Support Mark Ridley-Thomas
March 2, 2023
Uniting to give spiritual support to the Honorable Mark Ridley-Thomas, the South Los Angeles Clergy for Public Accountability will host a worship service for the Councilmember and his family.
Returning To Holman UMC for Homecoming Sunday
July 27, 2022
Dr. Masters will preach on Homecoming Sunday on July 31, at 11 a.m., at Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The public is invited to attend.
Healing Ourselves Communities and Country
June 16, 2022
Those of us who believe a peaceful world is possible need to figure out how we can truly become “indivisible” as we vow in our pledge of allegiance.
Michael Jones, former Crenshaw Chamber CEO, Passes Away
February 17, 2022
Michael Stephen Jones, 66, former president and CEO of the Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce, died on February 5 from leukemia. Throughout his life, he worked to make his community better.
The Essence of the Black Church: Spiritual Resistance & Moral Reimagination
February 9, 2022
The news of the L.A. City Council’s unanimous vote that advances phasing out oil and gas extraction across the city was a joy for frontline communities affected by environmental racism! With God’s help, people-power for righteous causes will always bring about win-win victories for some of the most marginalized and disenfranchised communities.
Community and Labor Dedicate UCLA James Lawson Worker Justice Center
December 12, 2021
Hundreds of people attended the Dec. 11 dedication of the UCLA James Lawson Worker Justice Center, which recognized the enduring legacy of the nation’s premiere non-violence tactician – the Rev. James M. Lawson, Jr.
L.A.-area Ministers Encourage a Spirit of Thankfulness
November 24, 2021
In the midst of so many troubling issues, the question arises, “What do we have to be thankful for as we prepare to observe Thanksgiving Day?” The Sentinel contacted four local ministers for their insight and response.
Local Churches Plan Thanksgiving Services
November 18, 2021
Ministries throughout the greater Los Angeles area will sponsor Thanksgiving Day worship on Thursday, November 25.