St. John’s United Methodist Church

Call 2 Worship – June 20

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 19, 2019

Second Baptist Church sponsors Jazzy Fryday on June 21, at 7 p.m., at 2412 Griffith Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. Woody Woods Big Band will featured and a presentation honoring “Fathers and Mentors.” The donation is $25, which includes a fish dinner. To RSVP, call (213) 748-0318. “Don’t Pray For Your Boaz, Pray For Your Joey!” book release takes place on June 22, at 3:30 p.m., at 1114 S. Los Angeles St., in Los Angeles, said Chenelle Jackson, author. The faith-based book offers dating guidance to single mothers and single women. The event is open to the

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Call 2 Worship – October 11

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 10, 2018

FAME Renaissance Center hosts the Faith Leaders Conference sponsored by Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson on Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1968 W. Adams Blvd., in Los Angeles. The theme is “Making Religion Relevant.” The free event, which includes breakfast and lunch, will focus on building a collaborative of strong faith leaders to meet the needs of the South Los Angeles community. To RSVP, call Dr. D.C. Nosakhere Thomas at (888) 461-5558 or (213) 485-7616. Second Baptist Church sponsors Jazzy Fryday on Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., at 2412 Griffith Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S.

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St. John’s Men’s Day Features West District President Robert Bartley

Sentinel News ServiceJune 20, 2018

West District United Methodist Men’s (UMM) President Robert Bartley will be the keynote speaker at United Methodist Men’s Day celebration on Sunday, June 24, at 4 p.m., at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1715 Santa Ana Blvd., North, in Los Angeles. The theme is “Rise up O’ Men of God!” Pastor Larry Dozier said that guests will include the Men of Hollypark, the Men of Compton First, and the Dozier Singers Family and Friends. Bartley is a member of Faith United Methodist Church of Los Angeles where he serves as the president of the Men of Faith, UMM. Previously, he

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Call 2 Worship – March 29

March 28, 2018

West Angeles Church of God in Christ holds a Good Friday Service on March 30, at 12 p.m., in its North Campus sanctuary, 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., pastor. On April 1, Resurrection Sunday services will be held at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., in the West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. Visit westa.org for information. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church plans its Resurrection Sunday service on April 1, at 9 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. At 8

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Call 2 Worship – March 22

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 21, 2018

Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A. hosts a Community Health and Fitness Fair on March 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 2521 Westview St., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Frank Stewart, pastor. The event includes free screenings for blood pressure and glucose, health and fitness seminars and many exhibitors. Also, Dr. Romeo Brooks of Roots Nutrition in Inglewood will discuss the benefits of good nutrition and fitness. For information, call (323) 547-0585. Second AME Church presents “The Men’s Singsation” on March 25, at 3 p.m., at 5500 S. Hoover St., on Los Angeles, said Pastor Carolyn Baskin-Bell. Brother

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St. John’s UMC Hosts Backpack Giveaway

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 11, 2016

St. John’s United Methodist Church will hold its 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the front lawn of the church, 1715 Santa Ana Blvd. North in Los Angeles, near the Watts Towers. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies: paper, pencils, crayons, composition books, etc., provided by the members of St. John’s as part of their outreach ministry to the community. “We expect to give away 300 backpacks filled with supplies,” said Staff Pastor-Parish Relations Committee Chair Helen Ricks, event chair. Also, free haircuts will be available. In addition, The

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Dozier Appointed Pastor of St. John’s UMC

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 7, 2016

Gardena resident Larry Dozier has been appointed pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1715 Santa Ana St. North in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Area Episcopal Bishop Minerva Carcãno offered the assignment to Dozier to serve as spiritual leader of the 140-member congregation. “I was honored and pleasantly surprised to be considered,” said Dozier, who preached his first sermon at the church on July 3. Dozier is currently a member at Gardena’s Hollypark United Methodist Church where he serves as Administrative Council Chair. He has also served as Lay Leader, co-youth director with his wife, Erma, Sunday school teacher, and