Truth and Love Christian Church

Church and State Unite to Hold Conference for Formerly Incarcerated

Kimberly Shelby, Contributing WriterAugust 31, 2022

Apostle Ronald C. Hill, Sr. of Love and Unity Christian Fellowship will host the “Life Before & After Prison Conference” for the formerly incarcerated, featuring, among many highlights, the testimony of former mayor and congressman Pastor Walter R. Tucker III of Truth and Love Christian Church. The day and a half conference will be held on the evening of Friday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. and all day on Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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L.A.-area Ministers Encourage a Spirit of Thankfulness

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 24, 2021

In the midst of so many troubling issues, the question arises, “What do we have to be thankful for as we prepare to observe Thanksgiving Day?” The Sentinel contacted four local ministers for their insight and response.

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Tucker Traces Journey from Prison to Freedom in Christ

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 15, 2021

Rev. Walter Tucker III shares his triumphant experience behind bars in “From the Pit to the Pulpit” Four years ago, the Rev. Walter Tucker III chronicled his path in politics in “From Compton to Congress” which told how his lineage in law and government influenced his career as an elected official. At the close of that book, Tucker was sentenced to an 27-month term at the Lompoc Federal Prison Camp for bribery due to what many believed was an illegal entrapment scheme conducted by the FBI. Now, his jailhouse experience is detailed in “From the Pit to the Pulpit” where

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Tucker Calls God ‘My Best Writing Partner’

Special to the SentinelApril 22, 2020

Camille Tucker, an L.A.-area writer, wrote the script for “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” If there’s one thing Camille Tucker knows is true about the craft of creating stories for the screen, it is this: keep writing. Tucker says she strives to have “a couple stories in my head, a script-in-progress on my laptop, another ready to be printed out for a final tweak, and as many as I can in the hands of producers.” Tucker says it’s her love of storytelling that keeps her creating, as well as the knowledge that along with the scripts that hit,

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Call 2 Worship – December 20

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 19, 2018

Truth and Love Christian Church plans “A Christmas Miracle” on Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m., at 1129 E. Dominguez St., Suite B, in Carson, said Pastor Walter Tucker III. The program will feature music, songs and a short Christmas play. To learn more, call (310) 635-3550. Brookins-Kirkland AME Church sponsors a Christmas Program on Dec. 23, at 8 a.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The Christmas Day worship starts at 9 a.m. For information, call (323) 296-5610. West Angeles Church of God in Christ, led by COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake,

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Call 2 Worship – December 13

December 12, 2018

Trinity Baptist Church plans its 11th annual Homeless Blanket Drive on Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in their garage parking lot at 2040 W. Jefferson Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Alvin Tunstill and homeless activist Brian Ferguson. Donations of new full, queen or king size blankets and pillows will be collected. On Dec. 16, at 3 p.m., a Christmas celebration takes place with the Mass Choir and friends. Call (323) 735-0044 for information. Second AME Church hosts a “Christmas Festival of Music and the Arts” on Dec. 16, at 3 p.m., at 5500 Hoover St., in

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Local Pastors Encourage African American Men for Father’s Day

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 13, 2018

African American fathers play a special role in the life of their children. While America has not always portrayed or treated Black males fairly, to many in their families, they remain number one! In celebration of Father’s Day, the L.A. Sentinel asked three local pastors to respond to the following question: “What spiritual words of encouragement can you share with Black fathers in these challenging times for African American males?” Pastor James K. McKnight, Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship – Los Angeles: To the brothers in our community who are fine fathers; fathers who love, teach, protect, provide for and

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From Prison to the Streets, Horton Continues to Evangelize

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMarch 28, 2018

March is Women’s History Month – A Salute to Champions of Faith Evangelist Georgia Horton is on fire for the Lord. She accepted Christ while imprisoned and after discovering her calling to evangelism, she shared the Good News Gospel with fellow inmates for 21 years and continues to spread His message since being released three years ago. What factors led to you becoming an evangelist? I came from an environment of mental, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Even though there were many different facets to my recovery, only one led to my deliverance. God used another evangelist to speak into

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Tucker Reflects on God’s Grace in His Political and Spiritual Life

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 29, 2017

The autobiography “From Compton to Congress – His Grace For My Race” examines Rev. Walter Tucker’s triumphs, mistakes and favor from God By the age of 33, Walter Tucker III was living a charmed life. He was his high school valedictorian, graduated with honors from USC, passed the California State Bar exam and was the new mayor of Compton. Two years later, his magical existence increased more with his election to Congress where he became the youngest African American to represent California. But just as his trajectory pointed towards the stars, he was indicted on federal charges, found guilty of