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Call 2 Worship – July 18

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 17, 2019

West Angeles Church of God in Christ plans a Prayer Shut-In and Revival on July 20, at 9 p.m., 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor. Pastor John Hannah will be the guest speaker. On July 21, Hannah will preach at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. services in the West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd. At 6:30 p.m., the Christian Education Graduation Celebration takes place at 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Visit westa.org for details. Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church presents the Youth Gospel Explosion on July 21, at 3 p.m., at 3719 W.

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Call 2 Worship – July 11

July 10, 2019

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Saturday, July 13 at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. West Angeles Church of God in Christ presents its 3rd annual B.L.O.O.M. (Be Lifted Out of Mess) Luncheon on July 13, at 10 a.m., 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor. Presenters include Elder Charles Blake, Jeanine Blake, palmist Ayanna Bereals and author Simon T. Bailey. The donation is $35. On July 14, Bailey will be

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Ward AME WMS Jazz Fundraiser Attracts Huge Crowd

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJuly 3, 2019

More than 200 people attended “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia” fundraiser sponsored by theWard AME Church’s Artishia Wilkerson Jordan WMS on June 22. Guests enjoyed lunch as they listened to music by Kirk Wilson & Underwater Traffic, Fernando Pullum’s Performing Arts Center, the Chosen Recovery Group Singers and jazz legend Barbara Morrison. Comedian Lester Barrie served as the emcee. According to Pastor John Cager III, “Our missionaries understand that jazz, like the African-American church, is something God gave to us to enjoy and we really appreciate the hard work that they put into making this event a fabulous success.”

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Inspirational Comedian Barrie Highlights Ward AME’s ‘Smooth Jazz’ Brunch

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 19, 2019

Inspirational comedian Lester Barrie promises to keep the audience laughing as he emcees the event, “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia.” The fundraiser takes place on Saturday, June 22, at 3 p.m., in the fellowship hall at Ward AME Church, 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Artishia Wilkerson Jordan Women’s Missionary Society, the event will offer music, refreshment and several vendors with a variety of items, said Pastor John E. Cager III and WMS president Roslyn Jones. “This event will help our Women’s Missionary Society ministry in continuing to provide much-needed assistance to the homeless, women’s and

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Ward AME Hosts Smooth Jazz Fundraiser

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 5, 2019

Many local artists will perform at “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia” on Saturday, June 22, at 3 p.m., at Ward AME Church, 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Artishia Wilkerson Jordan Women’s Missionary Society, the event will offer music, refreshment and several vendors with a variety of items, said Pastor John E. Cager III and WMS president Roslyn Jones. Jazz legend Barbara Morrison will headline the performers, who also include Kirk Wilson and Underwater Traffic, Chosen Recovery Group Singers, and Fernando Pullum’s Performing Arts Center. Comedian Lester Barrie will serve as the emcee. “This event will

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Sentinel Exclusive: LAPD Chief Meets With Prominent Black Leaders After an Officer Involved Killing

Kimberlee Buck, Staff WriterDecember 13, 2018

In light of this event and in an effort to continue the promises he made when elected chief of LAPD, Michel Moore met with local Black leaders at the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper on Tuesday, December 11, to discuss the officer-involved shooting.

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Copeland Announces Pastoral Retirement

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 29, 2018

Rev. Norman Copeland was saluted by AME Bishop Clement Fugh at Copeland’s pastoral retirement luncheon on Aug. 4, at the Proud Bird Restaurant in Los Angeles. Hundreds of people attended the luncheon including Copeland’s family, local clergy, and current and former congregants. Copeland served as pastor of 14 AME churches during his long ministry including Ward-L.A. and Grant-Long Beach. Currently the pastor of St. Paul AME in San Bernardino, he will officially retire in October during the Southern California Annual Conference.

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Bishop C. Garnett Henning, Spiritual and Social Justice Giant, Passes Away

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorMay 16, 2018

Spiritual giant and champion for social justice are frequently used to describe the Right Rev. Cornal Garnett Henning, Sr. Known locally and internationally as a passionate religious leader and human rights advocate, Bishop Henning passed in Los Angeles on May 15. His celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, May 23, at 11 a.m., at First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd. in Los Angeles. Henning’s legacy in L.A. includes serving as pastor of Ward AME Church from 1972 to 1980 where he moved the ministry beyond the church walls to establish multiple community outreach and social service

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Call 2 Worship – May 10

May 9, 2018

Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a special Mother’s Day Prayer Service on May 12, at 10 a.m., at 555 E. 220th St., in Carson. The public is invited to attend for worship and prayer. For information, call (310) 835-7905. Ward AME Church sponsors a Pentecost Revival on May 16, at 7 p.m., at 1177 W. 25th St. in Los Angeles, said Pastor John E. Cager III. The Rev. James Arthur Rumph, pastor of Grant AME Church – L.A., is the revivalist. At 6 p.m., the Rev. Richad Reed will lead a ministry study on recovery and addiction. To

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Ward AME Celebrates 115th Anniversary

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorAugust 16, 2017

Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church will conclude its 115th anniversary on Sunday, August 20, at 10 a.m., in the edifice located at 1177 W 25th St., in Los Angeles. According to Pastor John E. Cager III, the worship service will highlight the anniversary theme, “Called Out – A Chosen Church To Be Holy” based on I Peter 2:9-10. “Everyone whose life has been or is being touched by Ward AME Church is urged to ‘show up’ for this 115th anniversary celebration,” said Cager. Pastor Charles Lee-Johnson of Corona Community AME Church will be the guest preacher. Since being appointed to

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Ward AME Hosts 115th Anniversary Events

Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, Contributing WriterAugust 9, 2017

Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church continues to celebrate 115 years of ministry in South Los Angeles with a series of events. The activities will highlight the anniversary theme, “Called Out – A Chosen Church To Be Holy” based on I Peter 2:9-10, said Pastor John E. Cager III. This weekend, a riverboat cruise will depart from Long Beach on Sunday, August 13, at 3 p.m. As lunch is served, diners will enjoy the Rev. Nathaniel Martin as emcee. Keyboardist Kenny Ford and vocalist Theresa Ford will perform along with comedienne Kathy Westfield, the Ward Revelators and the Harmonettes. Gloria Martin

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Ward AME Celebrates 115th Anniversary

Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, Contributing WriterJuly 19, 2017

Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate 115 years of ministry in South Los Angeles several events highlighting the anniversary theme, “Called out – A Chosen Church To Be Holy” based on I Peter 2:9- 10. “Ward is rededicating itself to continue trailblazing, speaking out, welcoming all who need a place of solace, and inaugurating life-changing, family-oriented ministry,” said Pastor John E. Cager III. “Everyone whose life has been and is being touched by Ward AME Church is urged to show up for this 115th anniversary celebration.” Upcoming is a riverboat cruise departing from Long Beach on Sunday, August

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Ward AME Hosts ‘Smooth Jazz’ Event

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 14, 2017

Local and well-known artists will perform at the “Smooth Jazz on 25th & Magnolia” on Saturday, June 24, at 3 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Artishia Wilkerson Jordan Women’s Missionary Society of Ward AME Church, will be held at the church’s campus located at 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. The Rev. John E. Cager III is the host pastor and Roslyn Jones is the WMS president. The lineup features Jacob Lusk of “American Idol,” Chosen Recovery Group Singers, Underwater Traffic, and Fernando Pullum’s Performing Arts Center. Charles Lemle will serve as emcee. The donation is $25 and includes

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Ward AME Celebrates 115th Anniversary

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor and and Jacqueline Dupont-Walker, Contributing WriterMay 31, 2017

Celebrating 115 years of ministry, Ward AME Church will hold several events to commemorate the historic milestone. According to Pastor John E. Cager III, the activities will highlight the anniversary theme, “Called out – A Chosen Church To Be Holy” based on I Peter 2:9-10. “Our celebration and rededication consists of three months of family-oriented, community programs developed by co-chairs Dessie Danztler, Alton Glaze and Dawn Comer,” said Cager. “We invite the public to participate in what we refer to as ‘The Ward Experience.’” Events begin on Sunday, June 4, at 12 p.m., with “A Taste of Ward” featuring a

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Michael Waters Headlines ‘Theology in the Hood’ Revival

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion Editor and Jackie Dupont-Walker, Contributing WriterJanuary 5, 2017

A coalition of faith and community activists will bring the Rev. Dr. Michael Waters of Dallas, Texas to headline the 2017 Theology in the Hood Revival. The services begin Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m., and continue on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Ward AME Church, 1177 W. 25th St., in Los Angeles. Rapper Big Tat and DJ Suave Burgundy, both popular Dallas artists, will accompany Waters. The revival is sponsored by Bethel Community Development Corporation, Bethel AME Church, Holman United Methodist Church, L.A. Metropolitan Churches, USC Cecil Murray Center for Community Engagement, Southern Christian Leadership Corporation (SCLC-LA) and Ward AME