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Phillips Temple CME Marks 113th Anniversary

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJanuary 15, 2020

For more than a century, Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church has spread the Gospel throughout South Los Angeles and now, Pastor Bernard Jackson and his congregation are preparing to observe their 113th anniversary. The celebration takes place on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 10:30 a.m., in the historic sanctuary located at 973 E. 43rd St., in Los Angeles. The theme is “In Partnership with God for 113 Years” and the scriptural reference is Mark 6:8. “This is a momentous occasion for Phillips Temple and we want the L.A. community to celebrate this exciting milestone with us,” said Jackson. “Bishop Kenneth

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Former NASA Exec Speaks at Phillips Temple CME

Richard E. Lee (Contributing Writer)March 2, 2016

Pastor, motivational speaker and trainer, and former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) executive, the Rev. Dr. Amanda H. Goodson, will be the guest speaker on Women’s Day, Sunday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m., at Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, 971 E. 43rd Street in Los Angeles. “Christian Women Plugging into the Power” is the theme and Acts 1:8 is the scriptural emphasis. The public is invited to attend. “Dr. Goodson believes that God’s presence and power is almighty and worthy to be praised,” said Pastor Bernard M. Jackson. “She knows that God will make great things happen through His people.” Dr.

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Phillips Temple marks 109th year

Richard E. Lee (Contributing Writer)February 17, 2016

Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, 971 E. 43rd Street, will celebrate 109 years in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 21. Morning worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. A special anniversary luncheon will follow. Senior Bishop Lawrence L. Reddick III, presiding prelate of the Eighth Episcopal District of the CME Church, will be the guest preacher. His district encompasses the state of Texas and the island country of Jamaica. The theme is “The Investment Factor: A Multigenerational Church reaching out to the Next Generation.” The scriptural emphasis is Joel 2: 16-17. “For 109 years, Phillips Temple has been a