Pastor Dwain Jackson

Bryant Temple AME Holds Christmas Giveaway

Dr. Lance A. Williams, Contributing WriterJanuary 3, 2018

Residents look over the variety of free clothing for adults and children. (Courtesy photo) More than 400 families attended a festive Christmas giveaway at Bryant Temple AME Church on Dec. 24. A range of gifts, including toys, clothing, books, gift cards and food were distributed. Residents expressed their appreciation and received the gifts in the positive spirit that they were offered. Pastor Dwain Jackson and Bryant Temple members coordinated the effort and a broad cross-section of local neighbors was on hand to enjoy the day. A wide variety of contributors donated items including church members, the City of Los Angeles,

Religion

Bryant Temple Sends Local Youth Back to School in Style

Dr. Lance A Williams, Contributing WriterAugust 23, 2017

Bryant Temple AME Church continued its commitment to Leimert Park families with a Back to School Giveaway block party on August 19, that featured such essential services as high blood pressure and dental care screenings, free haircuts for children, and free school supplies. Church officers and members served hot dogs, hamburgers and cold sodas to the hungry crowd. “The multicultural mix of people of various colors and ages was the type of message that residents all over the city now look for – to find a place where peace and tranquility reign in these troubling times,” said Pastor Dwaine Jackson,

Religion

St. James AME plans 70th anniversary events

September 16, 2015

Excitement is in the air at St. James AME Church as they prepare to present a variety of events during the month of September. According to Pastor Dwaine A. Jackson, the activities are part of the church’s 70th anniversary celebration. The theme is ‘Pressing Onward and Upward’ based on Philippians 3:14. “We are excited about what God has done and what he is doing at St. James AME and we invite the everyone to join us in this time of rejoicing,” said Jackson. Earlier this month, the church hosted a youth service with the Rev. Dr. D. Najuma Smith Pollard