Los Angeles Area Church and Community News – Page 6

Call 2 Worship – January 25

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 24, 2018

Musicians in Action hold the Iron Sharpens Iron Music Ministry Summit on Jan. 27 at 6:45 p.m., and Jan. 28 at 8:15 a.m., at People’s Independent Church of Christ, 5856 West Blvd., in Los Angeles. Workshops include Choir Decorum, Vocal Training and the Purpose of a Church Choir. To register, call (323) 777-3213. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church observes Installation Sunday on Jan. 28, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. Church officers and auxiliary leaders will be installed. The public is invited to attend. To learn more, call (323) 296-5610. City

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Call 2 Worship – January 18

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 17, 2018

Revelation 7:9 sponsor a Faith and Justice Forum on Jan. 20, at 9 a.m., at Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Dr., in Irvine. Three police officers will share the challenges of serving the community in today’s stressful environment. Free breakfast will be served. To register, visit rev79.org or call (949) 573-0808. Great Shepherd Missionary Baptist Church salutes Pastor Darryl and Lady Ramona Moore with appreciation services on Jan. 21 and 28, at 3 p.m., at 6407 S. Normandie Ave., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Our Pastor: Kingdom Building by the Word of God” based on Jeremiah 1:9-10. The guest

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Call 2 Worship – January 11

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 10, 2018

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church offers Christian Education Institute Classes on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., at 2009 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Los Angeles, said Bishop Sylvester Washington, senior pastor. The sessions include Introduction to Evangelism, Methods and Techniques of Evangelism, Group Counseling and Responding to False Doctrines. Call (323) 293-6448 for registration and information. Miracle Temple Church of God Pentecostal hosts Revival 2018 from Jan. 11 to Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., at 733 S. Grevillea Ave., in Inglewood, said Bishop Johnny J. Young, senior pastor. The revivalists include Elder Magellan Harris on Jan. 11, Bishop-elect Jonathan Young

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Call 2 Worship – January 4

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 3, 2018

Watts Area Ministers hosts their Pre-Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Jan. 6, at 11 a.m., at the Martin Luther King Shopping Center, 103rd St. and Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Dr. Reginald Pope, WAM president. The theme is “Fighting to Fulfill the Dream.” The celebration includes a peace march led by the Black Diamond Drill Team, scholarships presented to students, music and refreshments. Pastor John Hopkins of the True Vine Baptist Church of Lynwood will be the keynote speaker. The public is invited to attend. Call (213) 713-7108 for information. Crenshaw United Methodist Church welcomes

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Call 2 Worship – December 28

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 27, 2017

Faithful Central Bible Church holds The Original Praise Party on Dec. 31, at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., in The Tabernacle, 321 N. Eucalyptus in Inglewood, said Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer, pastor. Anita Wilson will perform and Bishop Ulmer will preach. To learn more, call (800) 883-3675. First AME Church-L.A. plans New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service on Dec. 31, at 9 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The service includes carnival festivities from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Hour of Power from 11 p.m. to midnight. For details, call (323)

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Call 2 Worship – December 21

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 20, 2017

West Angeles Church of God in Christ hosts the “Gospel According to Jazz” Christmas Concert on Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m., at 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake is the host pastor. Kirk Whalum, Jonathan Butler, Shelèa, John Stoddart and Kevin Whalum will perform Christmas classics and soulful versions of sacred instrumentals. For tickets or information, call (323) 609-3498. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church plans an intergenerational Christmas program on Dec. 24, at 8 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary Minor. At 9 a.m., Christmas Worship Service will

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Call 2 Worship – December 14

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 13, 2017

Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meets on Dec. 18, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Xavier Thompson, BMCLA president. Pastor Quincy Fielding of Shiloh Full Gospel Church will bring the message. The Rev. Johnteris D. Tate is the host pastor. To learn more, email [email protected]. God’s House of Deliverance Full Gospel Church presents a Holiday Toy Drive on Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., at 400 S. Santa Fe Ave., in Compton. In Da House Music Group and Britti Cares co-sponsor the event. Vocalist

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Call 2 Worship – December 7

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 6, 2017

Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meets on Dec. 11, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Xavier Thompson, BMCLA president. The Rev. Johnteris D. Tate, pastor of Mt. Moriah, will preach. On Dec. 18, Pastor Quincy Fielding of Shiloh Full Gospel Church will bring the message. To learn more, email [email protected]. Faithful Central Bible Church and Inglewood Park Cemetery plan a Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance on Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at FCBC Tabernacle Hall, 321 N. Eucalyptus Ave., in Inglewood, said Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer,

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Call 2 Worship – November 30

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 29, 2017

Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meets on November 27, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Xavier Thompson, BMCLA president. The Rev. Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., is the host pastor. The Rev. E. Winford Bell of Second Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church will preach. To learn more, email [email protected]. Faithful Central Bible Church and Inglewood Park Cemetery plan a Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance on Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at FCBC Tabernacle Hall, 321 N. Eucalyptus Ave., in Inglewood, said Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer, pastor. The

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Call 2 Worship – November 23

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 22, 2017

Baptist Ministers Conference of L.A. and Southern California meets on November 27, at 11 a.m., at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 4269 S. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles, said the Rev. Xavier Thompson, BMCLA president. The Rev. Dr. Melvin Wade, Sr., is the host pastor. The Rev. Dr. Donald Parsons of Logos Baptist Assembly Church in Chicago, IL will preach. To learn more, email [email protected]. Faithful Central Bible Church and Inglewood Park Cemetery plan a Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance on Dec. 6, at 6 p.m., at FCBC Tabernacle Hall, 321 N. Eucalyptus Ave., in Inglewood, said Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer, pastor.

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Call 2 Worship – October 19

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 18, 2017

Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church celebrates the 20th anniversary of “Bam Crawford’s Purpose The King Is Coming Any Day” album with a concert on October 20, at 8 p.m., at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., in Redondo Beach. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Jackie Gouché Farris, Ron Kenoly, Morris Chapman, Beau Williams, Punky G and other guests will perform. For tickets, visit bampurposeconcert.eventbrite.com. Yetunde Price Resource Center presents “The Truth About Trauma: How Violence Really Shapes Us and What We Can Do To Recover” on Oct. 20 and 27, at 11 a.m., at 363 W.

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Call 2 Worship – October 12

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 11, 2017

Hamilton United Methodist Church observes their 114th anniversary throughout October, at 6400 S. Figueroa St., said Pastor Fredrick Johnson. Dr. Edna Burems is the anniversary chair and Dr. Thelma Eaton and Anthony Lawson are the co-chairs. The theme is “On Fire to Witness for Christ” based on Zechariah 2:5. Guest speakers include former U.S. Rep. Diane Watson on Oct. 15, at 11 a.m.; and the Rev. Rev. Mark Nakagawa on Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. Also, a concert will be held on Oct. 29, at 3 p.m., featuring the Clara Ward Singers, Anthony Lawson, United Male Chorus of L.A., Kym

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Call 2 Worship – October 5

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 4, 2017

Hamilton United Methodist Church observes their 114th anniversary throughout October, at 6400 S. Figueroa St., said Pastor Fredrick Johnson. Dr. Edna Burems is the anniversary chair and Dr. Thelma Eaton and Anthony Lawson are the co-chairs. The theme is “On Fire to Witness for Christ” based on Zechariah 2:5. Guest speakers include Derrick Patterson on Oct. 8, at 11 a.m.; former U.S. Rep. Diane Watson on Oct. 11, at 11 a.m.; and the Rev. Rev. Mark Nakagawa on Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. Also, a concert will be held on Oct. 29, at 3 p.m., featuring the Clara Ward Singers,

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Call 2 Worship – September 28

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 27, 2017

Joseph of Jacob United Church of God in Christ plans Purpose Conference 2017 on September 29 to October 1, at 16303 Orange Ave., in Paramount, said Bishop Ray Moten, pastor. The theme is “Living a Life of Purpose” based on Philippians 1:6. The keynote speaker is Evangelist Mahalia Washington. To learn more, call (562) 633-8668. United Church of the Living God celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Soul-to-Soul ministry on September 30, at 1 p.m., at 11029 S. Broadway St., in Los Angeles, said Evangelist Patricia Roberts, founder. Overseer Dorothy Stewart Daniel will be the guest speaker. First AME Church

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Call 2 Worship – September 21

September 20, 2017

First AME Church-L.A. hosts “Civil Unrest Monologues,” on Sept. 23, at 4 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. FAME’s Drama Guild sponsors the multi-media presentation featuring the 1992 Rebellion in the words of ministers and members of First AME Church, who witnessed it first-hand. A Q&A session will follow the performance. The donation is $15. For tickets, visit famechurch.org or call (323) 735-1251. First AME Church -Pasadena welcomes the Right Rev. T. Larry Kirkland, Sr., as the guest preacher for its Church Anniversary Service on Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m., at 1700 N. Raymond