On Monday, July 2, around 30 local religious leaders and community supporters met at the Congresswoman’s Los Angeles office on 10124 S. Broadway for a press conference.
The Rev. Kelvin Sauls and the Rev. Judi Wortham Sauls gathered with family, friends and community members before launching the next phase of their ministry. The “Sending Forth” Community Celebration featured written commendations, verbal well wishes, delicious food and fancy dancing as people from all walks of life came out to salute the Sauls,’ who just completed a six-year tenure as the senior pastor and first lady of Holman United Methodist Church in the West Adams district of Los Angeles. Going forward, the couple will remain in Los Angeles with the Rev. Judi joining the ministerial staff at First AME
Pastor Kelvin Sauls, left, and Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles welcomed the Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, right, as the guest preacher on June 17. Joshua Apparicio, center, joined many people in obtaining Dyson’s new book, “What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America.” (Shirmin Apparicio photo)
The Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson delivers another hard-hitting message with his new book, “What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America.” His latest work recounts a historic 1963 meeting between then-U.S. Attorney General Kennedy, novelist Baldwin and other Black activists and artists deeply involved in the civil rights movement and shows how issues discussed 55 years ago still remain unresolved. The powerful preacher, scholar, and national political commentator appears in Los Angeles this weekend to expound on the topic of race and hopes to inspire believers and nonbelievers alike to
The Los Angeles Christian Health Centers held its 2018 Spirit of Healing Gala on April 28, at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel. The honorees included the Rev. Kelvin Sauls, pastor of Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles and widely recognized spiritual, community and social justice leader. The Spirit of Healing, which attracted close to 300 people, was an evening of inspiration, music and fundraising. This legacy event honors people from throughout Southern California who have significant positive impact on the care and advocacy for people who are marginalized or homeless. In addition to Sauls, Councilmember José Huizar, 14th District;
Philanthropist and author Cookie Johnson shared excerpts from her memoir, “Believing in Magic,” at the prayer breakfast sponsored by Holman United Methodist Church on April 14. The theme was “Reset: Prayer, Power, Purpose.” The program featured food by G’s Catering, entertainment by Jubilant Voices, Greg Walker, KJLH Radio Free Voices and Lura Daniels-Ball and video presentations by AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Ethiopian Airlines and the Black Cooperative Investment Fund. Also, Holman members Lillian Farrah, Theodore King and Lisa Nicholas participated and Aundrae Russell, KJLH-FM broadcaster, served as emcee.
Holman United Methodist Church will host “Women Rising: Organizing Power for the Advancement and Achievement of Racial Justice, Gender Equality and Economic Equity” on Saturday, March 31, at 9 a.m., on its campus located at 3320 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. According to Pastor Kelvin Sauls, the purpose of the free event is women empowerment and the goal is to educate, promote, and uplift all women of Los Angeles. “This 2018 Women Rising event is a platform to provide women with inspiration, motivation, validation, and information related to women’s issues. Women will learn about health and wellness, how to
First United Methodist of Compton plans a Valentine Dinner-Dance-Concert on Feb. 10, at 6 p.m., at 1025 S. Long Beach Blvd., in Compton, said Pastor Arnetha E. Inge. First’s United Methodist Men sponsor the event. Eric Moore is UMM president. The donation is $35. For tickets, call (310) 639-0775. Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship presents a Pre-Valentine’s Day Father-Daughter Worship Service on Feb. 11, at 11 a.m., at 2085 S. Hobart Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor James K. McKnight. “In light of disturbing news of sexual harassment, all fathers and daughters are invited to worship together at this special service.
A wide range of activities directly touched the religious community in 2017, both locally and nationally. The following is a review of some the most compelling faith-based stories covered by the L.A. Sentinel during the past year. Bishop Eddie L. Long, a national-known minister of great attraction and controversy, passed away January 15 at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. Highly acclaimed for his mega-ministry in Lithonia, Georgia, his reputation took a hit after several men sued him alleging that Long forced them into sexual relationships while they were teens attending his church. President Donald Trump’s executive
The Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage (BMM) will be among the highlights at 12th Annual Taste of Soul set for Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., along Crenshaw Boulevard from Rodeo Dr. to Stocker Blvd. The BMM stage will be located at the intersection of Crenshaw and Martin Luther King Boulevards. Thanks to the Southern California Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA), several chart-topping national artists will join local performers in bringing gospel messages of hope and joy at the nation’s largest family festival. Uniting local and national talent to perform on the BMM stage is collaboration between local
Holman UMC presents L.A.-area’s top inspirational performers at Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Stage A dynamic lineup of L.A.-area inspiration artists will bring spectacular praise and worship to the Taste of Soul’s (TOS) Brenda Marsh-Mitchell Gospel Stage (BMM). The performers will join national artists in delivering musical messages of hope and joy at the nation’s largest family festival on Saturday, October 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., along Crenshaw Boulevard from Rodeo Blvd. to Stocker Avenue. The BMM stage will be located at the intersection of Crenshaw and Martin Luther King Boulevards. According to TOS creator and Sentinel Executive Publisher Danny Bakewell,
The historic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey galvanized the Los Angeles faith community into action with multiple efforts underway to assist hundreds of thousands in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas. The various donation drives, conducted by denominational and independent ministries, urge L.A. residents to contribute bottled water, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other items to help victims rebound from the wide-ranging destruction. Agape Church of Los Angeles Calling their effort “Houston: We Are Standing With You,” Agape L.A. will accept donations on Friday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the corporate office located at 4602 Crenshaw Blvd.,
Pastor Kelvin Sauls opened Holman United Methodist Church’s annual prayer breakfast on April 29 with a strong message highlighting the anniversary of the L.A. civil unrest. “Our purpose is to celebrate the power of prayer, and to come together to remember what happened 25 years ago,” declared Sauls, referring to the uprising that occurred on April 29, 1992 when citizens erupted in anger following the acquittal of the LAPD officers who viciously beat Rodney King. “We hope you will be inspired, excited and allow yourself to be and become what God has called you to do. Friend-raising and faith-raising are
Thanks to the generosity of Holman United Methodist Church and the South L.A. business community, the Delaware State University concert choir returned to their campus after being stranded three days in Los Angeles due to the blizzards on the east coast. Earlier this month, the 27-member choir flew to Los Angeles for a spring break tour and participation at the 11 a.m. worship at Holman United Methodist Church (UMC). Scheduled to fly home March 13, their flight was cancelled due to heavy snow and strong winds in the northeast, resulting in $5,000 in unplanned expenses to the university. Once Choir Director Lloyd Mallory, Jr., communicated
Holman United Methodist Church will present its Annual Black College Summit to acquaint high school seniors and community college transfer students with Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs). The session will be held on Thursday, November 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in Holman’s L.L. White Hall, 3320 West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles. The Holman Bridges to HBCUs and Holman Community Development Corporation are sponsoring the event. The Rev. Kelvin Sauls is the host pastor. Admission directors and recruiters from several schools have been invited to attend including Bethune-Cookman, Clark Atlanta, Central State, Dillard, Fisk, Florida Memorial, Florida