The Rev. Dr. Kelvin T. Calloway, pastor of Bethel AME Church – L.A., received his first vaccination shot to fight the COVID-19 virus at Kedren Community Health Center in South Los Angeles and is scheduled to get his second shot in four weeks. ... read more »

Scripture:1 Samuel 1:9-28 In biblical times, names had meaning. The name Babel meant “God confused” (Gen. 11:9). The name Bethel meant “house of God” (Gen. 28:17). ... read more »

Scripture: 1 Cor. 15:12-22 While pastoring in Kansas City some years ago, I served as co-chair of what became a nationally acclaimed End of Life program entitled “Compassion Sabbath.” The program was sponsored by the Center for Practical Bioethics aimed at increasing the quality of spiritual care provided by faith leaders to their congregants at the end of their lives. ... read more »

Scripture: Matthew 2:7-11 What is it that makes Christmas, Christmas for you? I have learned along life’s way that there are different things for different people that make Christmas, ... read more »

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5 Music has been referred to as the universal language. Its universal quality is one that speaks to people of all tongues, of every generation, ... read more »

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5 As our Church School has led us in the celebration of our heritage during this second month of the year, last year they highlighted the contributions that our ancestors made in the field of music; ... read more »

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6 Sometimes, sisters and brothers, the challenges and complications of life can be so overwhelming that they can cause us to want to give up on living. ... read more »

The members of Bethel AME Church will celebrate a decade of service by Pastor Kelvin and First Lady Jacquelyn Calloway with three events at their campus located at 7900 S. ... read more »

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5 As our Church School has led us in the celebration of our heritage during February, we have been acknowledging the contributions that African Americans have made in the field of music. ... read more »

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches (LAM) will sponsor the 7th Annual ‘Theology in the Hood’ Revival and Civic Engagement Symposium as part of its ongoing effort to address issues impacting the faith and urban communities. ... read more »

During the season of lent, eight AME churches united to present the Community Lenten Caravan (CLC), a series of services held in L.A. and Pasadena leading up to Resurrection Sunday. ... read more »

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7 The recent presidential election proved to be a very sobering and surreal day for our country. It will probably go down in history as a day when everybody knew where there were on that day. ... read more »

Brookins –Kirkland Community AME Church plans to honor Pastor Mary S. Minor with an appreciation service on Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m., in the sanctuary located at 1900 West 48th St., ... read more »

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13 These are dangerous and unsettling times.  With the incidents of mass shootings in Mother Emmanuel AME Church (June 17, 2015), in Charleston, SC; ... read more »

Pastor Kelvin T. Calloway and the congregation of Bethel A.M.E. Church will celebrate their 94th anniversary of ministry and service in South Los Angeles. The celebration service is set for Sunday, ... read more »