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This Week in Black Faith History – Bishop Charles Harrison Mason

Reprinted from COGIC.orgFebruary 20, 2019

Bishop Charles Harrison Mason was the founder and first senior bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the largest African-American Pentecostal church in the United States. Born to former slaves Jerry and Eliza Mason in Shelby County, Tenn., on Sept. 8, 1864, Mason worked with his family as a sharecropper and did not receive a formal education as a child. But at an early age, he was influenced by his parents’ religion. Mason joined the African American Missionary Baptist Church when he was an adolescent and later received his license to preach from the Mount Gale Missionary Baptist

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Call 2 Worship – December 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 27, 2018

First AME Church welcomes the famous Florida A&M University’s Marching “100” on Dec. 30, at 8:15 a.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. The public is invited to attend the band’s performance as well as the FAME worship service, which start at 7:45 a.m. The band will also appear in the Rose Parade on Jan. 1. To learn more, call (323) 735-1251. West Angeles Church of God in Christ holds New Year’s service on Dec. 30 at 9:30 a.m., where Earvin “Magic” Johnson will speak; and Watch Night Service on Dec. 31,

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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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Call 2 Worship – December 6

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorDecember 5, 2018

Crenshaw United Methodist Church plans “Holiday Family Movie Night” on Dec. 7, at 6 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. Also, Christmas Worship takes place on Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a holiday meal. For information, call (323) 292-0141. Carson Community Deliverance Center Church holds a Women’s Prayer Service on Dec. 8, 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. The Guibord Center presents “Holy Days of Light: Roots of Hanukkah and Christmas” on Dec.

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Call 2 Worship – November 29

November 28, 2018

Crenshaw United Methodist Church hosts a “Tree Lighting and Community Sing-Along” on Nov. 30, at 7 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe Dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce Porter. Also, “Holiday Family Movie Night takes place on Dec. 7 at 6 p.m., and Christmas Worship will be held on Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m., followed a holiday breakfast. For information, call (323) 292-0141. Fannie Lee Hamer Institute plans the 63rd commemoration of the arrest of civil rights icon Rosa Parks on Dec. 1, at 1 p.m., at the Justice Center in Leimert Park, 3343 W. 43rd St., in Los Angeles. Parks’

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Call 2 Worship – November 22

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 21, 2018

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will hold Thanksgiving Worship on Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., at 2009 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., said Bishop Sylvester Washington, pastor. To learn more, call (323) 293-6448. Covered California 2019 Enrollment Event takes place Nov. 26, at 6 p.m., at Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation, 1130 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles. A certified agent will explain medical and dental insurance plans for individuals and businesses. To register, call Leslie Elliott at (323) 789-4515. Word of Life Christian Bookstore hosts author Tierra Burns on Nov. 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.,

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L.A.-Area Ministries Highlight Thanksgiving Events

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 14, 2018

In the midst of several calamities recently hitting the Southland, congregations of all faiths still retain their trust in God. No doubt the Thousand Oaks killing of 12 people, the massive destruction by fire of homes and businesses and the ongoing violence gripping many communities has led to suffering and sadness, yet belief and dedication to the Almighty hasn’t wavered and has led many churches and ministries to host Thanksgiving services and events to express their gratefulness to the Lord. The following lists some of the faith-based Thanksgiving activities occurring in the area that are open to the public. Brookins-Kirkland

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Call 2 Worship – November 15

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorNovember 14, 2018

West Angeles Performing Arts Theatre hosts “The Clean Komedy Explosion” on Nov. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at 3020 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. The advance ticket donation is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for youth ages 12-to-17, and $5 for children ages 11 and below. All tickets are $20 at the door. Call the box office at (323) 733-8707 for information. Crenshaw United Methodist Church hosts “2018 Homecoming – All In – Part Deux – A Motown Affair” on Nov. 17, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 3740 Don Felipe dr., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Royce

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South L.A. Churches Unite to Aid Foster Families and Youth

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorOctober 10, 2018

Town hall set for Oct. 16 at Center of Hope Church in Inglewood Six churches in the greater South Los Angeles area recently partnered to create the Faith Foster Families Network to offer another level of support to parents and youth involved in the foster care system. Holman CDC of Holman United Methodist Church, the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation of First AME Church, the West Angeles CDC of West Angeles Church of God in Christ all in Los Angeles, along with the Center of Hope in Inglewood, the City of Refuge in Gardena and Crossroads United Methodist Church in Compton

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Call 2 Worship – September 27

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 26, 2018

Experience Christian Ministries presents “Out of the Box, But in the Word,” their 4th annual R&B concert, on Sept. 29, at 5 p.m., at 326 E. 47th Place in Los Angeles, said Pastor Shep Crawford. The event will showcase individuals and groups in the faith community singing R&B love songs. Performers include Pastor Michael Saunders of Beacon Light Baptist Church, Pastor Wayne Chaney and praise and worship leader Alex Arowora of Antioch Church of Long Beach, Sr., and Heirfore Laweta Crawford, director of the Greater Los Angeles Cathedral Choir. The ticket donation for the event is $15 in advance and $20 at

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West Angeles and CDU Partner to Increase Physicians in Underserved Communities

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 19, 2018

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and West Angeles collaborate to provide preferred admission, financial aid workshops and more to congregation and surrounding community Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with West Angeles Church of God in Christ (COGIC) on September 11, as part of the university’s continuing efforts to increase enrollment, especially through local community pipelines. The MOU will solidify the mutual commitment between CDU and West Angeles COGIC to work together to create more pathways to health professions education in medically under-resourced neighborhoods throughout South Los Angeles.

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Call 2 Worship – September 20

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorSeptember 19, 2018

Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church sponsors a revival on Sept. 20-21, at 7 p.m., at 3719 W. Slauson Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor Mary S. Minor. The revivalists are Pastor Darryl Walker of New Philadelphia AME Church and Pastor Roderick Walker of Tabernacle of Praise Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. For details, call (323) 296-5610. Pilgrim’s Hope Bible Church plans the 55th Annual Women’s Day Service on Sept. 23, at 7016 S. Compton Ave., in Los Angeles, said Pastor T. Delbert Robinson. The L.O.V.E. (Ladies of Virtuous Essence) Ministry sponsors the event. The theme is “Kingdom Women

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Kounalakis Worships at West Angeles COGIC & FAME

Sentinel News ServiceAugust 22, 2018

Eleni Kounalakis, a candidate for California Lt. Governor and a former U.S. Ambassador visited and participated in the powerful and inspiring worship services at West Angeles Church of God in Christ led by Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., above, and First AME Church of Los Angeles under the leadership of Pastor J. Edgar Boyd, below, on Sunday, August 12. (Courtesy photos)