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Happy Birthday, Bishop Kirkland!

April 5, 2017

The L.A. Sentinel salutes the Right Rev. Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr., retired bishop of the AME Church, who will celebrate his 75th birthday on April 8. Kirkland, who served 20 years as the presiding prelate of several AME Episcopal Districts, was previously the internationally known pastor of Brookins Community AME Church. He and Mrs. Mary L. Kirkland will be honored on Sunday, April 23, at 9 a.m., at Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church (BKCAME), 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Dr. Mary S. Minor is the host pastor. The public is invited to attend. For information, call BKCAME

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First Ladies Health Day Marks Another Successful Event

Sentinel News ServiceApril 5, 2017

Thirty churches in the Los Angeles area participated in the 6th Annual Walgreens-sponsored First Ladies Health Day on March 26. During the event, free health tests and medical screenings were provided for the entire family to address preventative illnesses, which disproportionately affect African Americans and Hispanics. Medical healthcare partners from Walgreens and more than 50 health organizations provided medical advice and counseling, as well as screenings for hypertension, HIV/AIDS, glucose, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and certain forms of cancer. In addition, participating churches received Certificates of Special Recognition from Congresswomen Maxine Waters and Karen Bass. The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI)

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Brookins-Kirkland AME Hosts First Ladies Health Event

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 15, 2017

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church will be among the L.A.-area ministries hosting the First Ladies Health Day on Sunday, March 26, in their edifice at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. The event, part of the First Ladies Health Initiative sponsored by Walgreen’s, promotes wellness in underserved communities by providing free health screenings and medical tests to detect preventable chronic illnesses — such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hepatitis as well as various forms of cancer. Brookins-Kirkland will be one of the local sites partnering with health professionals and volunteers including Walgreens pharmacists, AltaMed, the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Diabetes Association,

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Brookins-Kirkland AME Holds Dedication Service

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 15, 2016

Pastor Mary S. Minor and the members of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church (BKCAMEC) dedicated their new edifice on Dec. 4. The joyous service featured a sermon Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church and retired Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr., the first pastor of Brookins. Also, the church received congratulations from U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters, retired U.S. Congresswoman Diane Watson on behalf of U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass, 8th District Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson and District Director Sydney Kamlager-Dove on behalf State Senator Holly Mitchell. BKCAMEC is located at 3719 W. Slauson Ave.,

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Brookins-Kirkland Community AME to Dedicate New Edifice

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 1, 2016

A spirit of rejoicing and thankfulness surround Pastor Mary S. Minor and the members of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church (BKCAMEC) as they prepare to dedicate their new worship home. The dedication service takes place on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3:30 p.m., in their new edifice located at 3719 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. A reception will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bishop Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the 5th Episcopal District of the AME Church and retired Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, S., the first pastor of Brookins, will participate in the worship. “This

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Reflections – Pictorial Review of Events in Local Faith Community

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 10, 2016

The Rev. Al Sharpton, right, fellowshipped with two leading African American churches in South L.A. on Oct. 30. Pastor Xavier L. Thompson of Southern St. Paul Church greets Sharpton, an MSNBC host and founder of the National Action Network. (photo by Mario Chavez) Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, seated at lower right, listens as Rev. Sharpton addresses the congregation at First AME Church of Los Angeles. (photo by Clayton Everett/FAME Church) Pastor Mary S. Minor of Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church greets retired Episcopal Supervisor Mary L. Kirkland and congregants following the first worship service in B-K’s new edifice at 3719 W.

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Brookins-Kirkland AME Salutes Pastor Minor

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 20, 2016

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church held an appreciation service for Pastor Mary S. Minor on Oct. 16. Participating in the celebration were (left photo, from left) Enchantee Minor, who sang a stirring rendition of “The Lord’s Prayer;” Pastor Minor and Pastor Kelvin T. Calloway, Sr., of Bethel AME Church-L.A., who delivered the sermon. The officers of Brookins, who sponsored the program, are (from left, 1st row) Joetta Webster, Michelle Thompson, Katie Johnson, Charlotte Roberts, (2nd row) Dolores Bolton, Ollie Lawrence, Cynthia Mayes, Cora Fossett, Pastor Minor, (back) Vanzil Burke, Davis Moss, Reggie Williams, Greg Robinson and Travis Roberts.

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Brookins-Kirkland AME Honors Pastor

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 13, 2016

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., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Our Pastor – Dedicated to God, Not Man” based on Colossians 3:23. The program, sponsored by the Steward Board, acknowledges the Rev. Dr. Minor’s spiritual and practical leadership during the past year, said Gregory Robinson, steward pro tem. “Since Pastor Minor was appointed in October 2015, she has rejuvenated and empowered our congregation with her biblical knowledge, business acumen and passion for community

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Price Chapel AME Plans Women of Faith Revival

Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor)May 26, 2016

Life-changing messages are promised at the “Women of Faith Summer Revival” at Price Chapel AME Church, 4000 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. The three-night worship experience, presented by the Steward Board, starts Wednesday, June 1, and continues through Friday, June 3. The services start at 7 p.m., followed by a reception on June 3. The theme is “Spiritual Transformation and Renewal Through God’s Holy Word” based on Romans 12:2. “I encourage the greater Los Angeles community to join us and hear the word of God delivered with power by our guest revivalists, Pastor Mary S. Minor of Brookins-Kirkland Community