Los Angeles Area Church and Community News – Page 2

Call 2 Worship – May 16

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 15, 2019

COGIC Southern California First Jurisdiction Business & Professional Women present their annual BPW Phenomenal Women’s Personal Development Conference on May 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 6161 Centinela Ave., in Culver City. The theme is “God’s Unlimited Power Unleashed in the Lives of Women@Work.” L.A. Superior Court Judge Patricia J. Titus will be the keynote speaker. Bishop Joe L. Ealy and U.S. District Court Judge Andre Birotte, Jr. will be honored. The donation is $40. Call (323) 293-7737 for details. Crenshaw United Methodist Church holds the Save our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on May

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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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Call 2 Worship – April 25

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 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

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Call 2 Worship – April 18

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 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,

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Call 2 Worship – April 11

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 10, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church sponsors a Women’s Prayer Service on April 13, 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. Holman United Methodist Church holds the “Spring Flings and Easter Things” program on April 14, from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Warner Brown, pastor. The Children and Youth Ministry sponsors the event in the L.L. White Hall. For details, call (323) 731-7285. AME Community Lenten Caravan, hosted by eight AME churches, continues

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Call 2 Worship – April 4

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorApril 3, 2019

Westwood Presbyterian Church presents Mozart Requiem on April 7, at 5 p.m., at 10822 Wilshire Blvd., in Los Angeles. George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” will be performed. Dan Redfeld will direct soprano Christina Borgioli, alto Nandani Maria Sinha, tenor Orson Van Gay, bass Matthew Lewis, and the WPC Chancel Choir and Chamber Symphony. The donation is $20 for adults, $10 for students and free for children under 18. For information, email [email protected]. AME Community Lenten Caravan hosted by eight AME churches continues on April 9, at 7 p.m., at New Philadelphia AME, Ward AME, 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles, said

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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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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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Call 2 Worship – March 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 13, 2019

West Angeles Church of God in Christ welcomes Pastor Donnie McClurkin as the guest preacher on March 17, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 p.m., at the West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. McClurkin, a Stellar and Grammy Award-winning artist, appears as part the 50th preaching anniversary of the Right Rev. Charles E. Blake Sr., presiding prelate and chief apostle of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., and pastor of West Angeles COGIC. Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship observes International Women’s Month on March 17, at 11 a.m., at 2085 S. Hobart Blvd.,

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Call 2 Worship – March 7

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 6, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on March 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. Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church presents its 17th Annual Women’s Conference on March 8-9, and Women’s Day on March 10, at 5300 S. Denker Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor DeNon A. Porter. Also, the Women’s Chorus Musical is March 10, at 4 p.m. The theme is “Women of God, Being Kind to All, Challenging One Another With The Word of God.” Sister

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Call 2 Worship – February 28

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 27, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on March 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. Celebration of Life Service for Bishop L. Daniel Williams takes place on March 1, at 11 a.m., at Citizens of Zion Baptist Church, 12930 S. Lime Ave., in Compton, said Pastor Bobby Newman, Jr. Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Sr., Williams’ father in the ministry, and Bishop Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., both of Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, FL, will give eulogies. Serving

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Call 2 Worship – February 21

February 20, 2019

True Friendship Missionary Baptist Church plans appreciation services for Pastor James and First Lady Evelyn Perkins at 7901 South Van Ness Ave., in Inglewood. On Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., “An Evening of Celebration in Songs” will take place will many guest artists. On Feb. 24, at 8 a.m., Pastor C. D. LeGrande of Great Hope Baptist Church will preach; at 10:45 a.m., the Rev. Dr. Henry Brown of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church will bring the message; and at 3 p.m., Pastor R.A. Williams of McCoy Memorial Baptist Church will deliver the sermon. For information, call (323) 750-7304. Murph Chapel-St.

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Call 2 Worship – February 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorFebruary 13, 2019

Southern Saint Paul Church and Calvary Baptist Church plan Heritage Sunday on Feb. 17, with powerful messages by the Rev. Al Sharpton, who will participate as part of the church’s Black History Month celebration, said Pastor Xavier L. Thompson, spiritual leader of both fellowships. At 9:30 a.m., Sharpton will preach at Calvary, 12928 Vaughn St., in San Fernando. At 11:15 a.m., he will speak at Southern Saint Paul, 4678 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. To learn more, call Southern Saint Paul at (323) 731-2703. Agape Church of Los Angeles hosts Law Enforcement Sunday on Feb. 17, at 11 a.m.,

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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