Pastor Rethis Murry

Community Pays Tribute to Rev. Dr. Cecil Murray on his 90th Birthday

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 2, 2019

Hundreds of people from throughout the country descended on L.A. to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Cecil L. “Chip” Murray. A joyous birthday worship service, hosted by Pastor Rethis Murry and the members of Holy Trinity AME Church in Long Beach, was held on Sept. 20, followed by a reception in Dr. Murray’s honor at USC on Sept. 26. Both occasions attracted overflowing crowds expressing their love and respect for Murray’s legacy. The legendary theologian, who served 27 years as pastor of the historic First AME Church of Los Angeles, led thousands to Christ and guided Angelenos

Religion

Murry and Holy Trinity AME Find Success Within and Outside Church Walls

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 26, 2018

The multigenerational membership of Holy Trinity AME Church continues to grow, in part because the ministry strives to provide a range of programs that affect people both within and outside its physical walls. Led by the Rev. Rethis Murry, the Long Beach fellowship is open seven days a week and offers many ministries that attract seniors, young adults, teens and children. In addition to Sunday worship, Holy Trinity has Bible Studies for adults, women and millennials, a 40-member youth and young adult Voices of Destiny choir, a men’s ministry, the Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) and the Young People’s Division. Community