Save Our Sons Prison Ministry

Save Our Sons Ministry Features Quarles

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 11, 2017

Attorney Vonya Quarles will outline the new laws affecting the sentences of current prison inmates at Save Our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on Sunday, October 15, at 2:30 p.m. Her presentation, which will cover legislation such as Propositions 47, 57 62, 63, 66 and SB 261, will be held at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter is the senior pastor. A veteran advocate of improving the prison system, Quarles brings a unique perspective to the topic as she described herself as “a formerly incarcerated woman who is the daughter of

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Save Our Sons Plans Father’s Day Event, Youth Essay Contest

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 7, 2017

Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry will host a Father’s Day Family Celebration and Youth Essay Contest on Sunday, June 18, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. Pastor Royce Porter announced that Terrance Stewart, M.Ed., who received the 2017 National Father of the Year from the National Fathers and Families Coalition, and James “Dat Yoga Dude” Woods, MFTI, will be the guest speakers. The program will also include a free banquet and prizes for the essay winners who attend the event. Young people are encouraged to submit essays on the theme, “What a Father Means

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Save Our Sons Feature ‘Ask a Lawyer’

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 15, 2017

Save Our Sons Prison Ministry will feature criminal defense Attorney MaryEtta Marks at their meeting on Sunday, March 19, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. According to Pastor Royce Porter, Sr., Marks will answer legal inquiries and questions about the law during the presentation, “Ask a Lawyer: Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask.” Marks, who has more than 25 years of experience, is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a former Los Angeles County deputy public defender. For information about the meeting, call

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Kamlager Speaks at Save Our Sons

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 14, 2016

Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Trustee Sydney Kamlager will share insight and advice on obtaining a college degree or a skilled trade at the monthly meeting of the Save Our Sons Prison Ministry. The gathering takes place on Sunday, July 17, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter is the host pastor. A proponent of affordable higher education, Kamlager will speak on “A Gift of Hope: Access to Community College” and outline LACCD programs that assist minority students such as the free tuition initiative for LAUSD graduates. Also,

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Save Our Sons hosts film screening

Sentinel News ServiceFebruary 10, 2016

Save Our Sons Prison Ministry presents “When Justice Isn’t Just” on Sunday, February 21, at 2:30 pm at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter, Sr. David Massey, producer/director and Dawn Alexander, producer/writer, will attend to discuss the film. To learn more, call (323) 292-0141

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Save Our Sons Ministry features CM Harris-Dawson

October 14, 2015

L.A. Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson (above), will share his vision and agenda for the 8th District at the Save Our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on October 18, at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter is the host pastor. For information, call (323) 292-0141.

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Parks speaks at Save Our Sons Ministry

September 16, 2015

The Honorable Bernard C. Parks (above), former L.A. councilman for the 8th District, will share reflections on his 40+ years of public service at the Save Our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on September 20, at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles. The Rev. Royce Porter is the host pastor. For information, call (323) 292-0141.

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Attorney Marks speaks at Save Our Sons

July 15, 2015

An ‘Expungement/Prop 47 Workshop’ will highlight the Save Our Sons Prison Ministry meeting on Sunday, July 19, at 2:30 p.m., at Crenshaw United Methodist Church, 3740 Don Felipe Drive in Los Angeles. According to Pastor Royce Porter, Sr., Criminal Defense Attorney MaryEtta Marks will be the guest speaker. With more than 25 years of experience, Attorney Marks is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a former Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defender. Marks will discuss Proposition 47, which allows for the reduction of certain felonies to misdemeanors. Also, she will outline the expungement procedure to remove