The Baptist Minister’s Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMCLA) and Kreative Kapturez recently concluded their inaugural Kreative Kidz Summer Camp.
The Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California held its City-Wide Revival 2024 last week at the renowned McCoy Memorial Baptist Church in Los Angeles with Dr. R.A. Williams serving as the host pastor.
On August 11 , Aventiv Technologies joined the Jenesse Center for a community discussion on how to best support a group that society often forgets—women who are formally incarcerated.
On Thursday, August 12, Yes We Can! Worship Center, led by Pastor Sherman D. Manning, and McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, headed by Dr. R.A. Williams, teamed up to sponsor Homes 2 Go. The event, which featured the presentation of five miniature homes to a group of unhoused people, was held at the Union Rescue Mission in downtown Los Angeles. The mini Homes 2 Go was invented by 17-year-old, Jordan Szigeti-Larenne of Orange County, who designed and built the mobile home prototype to provide shelter and privacy for people living on the street. With the help of members of McCoy Baptist,
Crenshaw Christian Center hosts the book release of “Behind the Seen” on Sept. 8, at 12:30 p.m., at 7901 S. Vermont Ave., in Los Angeles. Pastor Frederick K. Price authored the book and will sign copies during the reception. The book, which aims to help believers in their walk with Christ, outlines how activities in the spirit realm can affect actions that occur in the physical world. To learn more, visit thematrixoftruth.com. St. Mark AME Church celebrates Friends and Family Day on Sept. 8, at 2:30 p.m., at 12923 S. Avalon Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Kirkpatrick Tyler. Pastor
AAmen Ministries Church of Christ Seventh Day observes their 20th Annual Family and Friends Day and the installation of new Pastor Walter A. Hudson III on Aug. 31, at 9 a.m., at 5400 S.11th Ave., Los Angeles. The community is welcome to participate. Call (323) 802-3782 for information. Walker Temple AME Church holds a Block Party Resource Fair on Aug. 31, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at 2525 Trinity St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Marvin McKenzie. Free school supplies, information, music, refreshments and games will be available. For details, call (213) 747-7454. Christ Our Redeemer Community Development Corporation
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church plans its Renewed Praise Concert on Aug. 24, at 5 p.m., at 950 E. 45th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Albert Nicholas. The theme is “A Night of Renewed Praise” based on 2 Corinthians 5:17. The public is invited to attend. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church presents Annual Stewardesses Day on Aug. 25, at 3 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The theme is “Keep Busy Working For the Lord” based on James 1:25. Pastor John E. Cager III of Ward AME Church will be the guest preacher.
Holman United Methodist Church presents a Caregiver Workshop for Men each Thursday at 6:30 p.m., through Sept. 19, at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Paul Hill. Attendees will receive instruction on caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other health conditions. Yes We Can Worship Center and McCoy Memorial Baptist Church welcomes donations for their Homeless Party on Sept. 7, at 802 East 46th St., in Los Angeles, said Pastors Sherman D. Manning and R.A. Williams. The churches are sponsoring the event to assist people affected by homelessness. Donations such as toiletries, clothing, school supplies, gift cards
The visitors were transported by bus from various shelters and streets in South L.A. and Skid Row.
With a stellar cast of recipients, McCoy Memorial Baptist Church conducted its own version of the Oscars on February 28. The southeast Los Angeles church recognized Pastor R.A. Williams, recording artist Jeffrey Osborn, CBS broadcaster Jim Hill, Councilmember Curren Price, LAUSD Superintendent Michelle King, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and the family-owned Woody’s Bar-B-Que as “Outstanding African Americans Giving Back to the Community.” The program highlights included Osborn singing a melody of songs. “Hey church, we can’t woo, woo, woo now, but some of these old songs work in praising the Lord, too,” he said. Hill, a 30-year sports journalist, expressed his