Words of the Week: Becoming Black History
Written by Rev. Mark E. Whitlock II 14 February 2013
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." Marcus Garvey We all have a story about race in America. It did not dawn on me that I was Black ... read more >>
Written by Rev. Mark E. Whitlock II 14 February 2013
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." Marcus Garvey We all have a story about race in America. It did not dawn on me that I was Black ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - February 14
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
Zahra's Books hosts author and Sentinel contributor Akemini E. Ukpong signing her new book, ‘Live, Laugh, Let Go! Poetic Sounds of Love, Life and Relationship’ on February 16 at 2 p.m., at 900 ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 14 February 2013
Zahra's Books hosts author and Sentinel contributor Akemini E. Ukpong signing her new book, ‘Live, Laugh, Let Go! Poetic Sounds of Love, Life and Relationship’ on February 16 at 2 p.m., at 900 ... read more >>
Spreading the Gospel via Dramatic Plays
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Brandi Burks spreads the Gospel using her dramatic theater productions. “Drawing upon the stories of Moses, Ruth, and St. Peter, I believe God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things,” said ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Brandi Burks spreads the Gospel using her dramatic theater productions. “Drawing upon the stories of Moses, Ruth, and St. Peter, I believe God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things,” said ... read more >>
Price Chapel Kicks-off Lenten Caravan
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Six churches will kick-off the 4th Annual Community Lenten Caravan on Ash Wednesday, February 13, at Price Chapel A.M.E. Church, 4000 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. Rev. Cedric V. Alexander is ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Six churches will kick-off the 4th Annual Community Lenten Caravan on Ash Wednesday, February 13, at Price Chapel A.M.E. Church, 4000 West Slauson Avenue in Los Angeles. Rev. Cedric V. Alexander is ... read more >>
Police-Clergy March to Help Those in Need
Written by Richard E. Lee (Contributing Religion Writer) 07 February 2013
More than 110 clergy people and concerned citizens joined a second LAPD Walk and Talk march along Figueroa Street on January 30 "to address and improve the quality of life for women and men there," said ... read more >>
Written by Richard E. Lee (Contributing Religion Writer) 07 February 2013
More than 110 clergy people and concerned citizens joined a second LAPD Walk and Talk march along Figueroa Street on January 30 "to address and improve the quality of life for women and men there," said ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - February 7
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Second Baptist Church presents ‘Jazz in Black History’ each Friday in February at 7 p.m., at 2412 Griffith Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. The $15 ticket includes fish ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 07 February 2013
Second Baptist Church presents ‘Jazz in Black History’ each Friday in February at 7 p.m., at 2412 Griffith Avenue in Los Angeles, said Pastor William S. Epps. The $15 ticket includes fish ... read more >>
Claremont Kicks-off Annual MLK Celebration
Written by Claudia Pearce (Contributing Writer) 02 February 2013
Dr. Walter E. Fluker will headline the 35th Annual King Celebration at Claremont School of Theology as the 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr., lecturer. A renowned speaker and author, Dr. Fluker serves as ... read more >>
Written by Claudia Pearce (Contributing Writer) 02 February 2013
Dr. Walter E. Fluker will headline the 35th Annual King Celebration at Claremont School of Theology as the 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr., lecturer. A renowned speaker and author, Dr. Fluker serves as ... read more >>
Southwest Holds Workers’ Conference
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 31 January 2013
The 55th Annual Worker’s Conference of the California Southwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ will convene on Tuesday, February 5 through Friday, February 8 at New Jerusalem ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 31 January 2013
The 55th Annual Worker’s Conference of the California Southwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ will convene on Tuesday, February 5 through Friday, February 8 at New Jerusalem ... read more >>
Price Chapel Holds Holy Ghost Party
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 31 January 2013
Price Chapel A.M.E. Church will hold a ‘Holy Ghost Party’ on Sunday, February 3, at 10 a.m., and the greater Los Angeles community is invited to join the worship celebration at 4000 West Slauson ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 31 January 2013
Price Chapel A.M.E. Church will hold a ‘Holy Ghost Party’ on Sunday, February 3, at 10 a.m., and the greater Los Angeles community is invited to join the worship celebration at 4000 West Slauson ... read more >>
New Antioch Marks 43rd Year
Written by Barbara Bryant (Contributing Religion Writer) 31 January 2013
New Antioch Church of God in Christ will celebrate its 43rd Anniversary with the theme, ‘A New Beginning,’ based on Isaiah 43:18-19. On Sunday, February 10 at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., the guests will ... read more >>
Written by Barbara Bryant (Contributing Religion Writer) 31 January 2013
New Antioch Church of God in Christ will celebrate its 43rd Anniversary with the theme, ‘A New Beginning,’ based on Isaiah 43:18-19. On Sunday, February 10 at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., the guests will ... read more >>
Sisterhood Connection Awards Scholarship
Written by Edna Conner-Ewell (Contributing Writer) 31 January 2013
The Interdenominational Ministers’ Wives and Widows Council of Los Angeles and Vicinity held its Installation of Officers Luncheon on December 8, at the Marriott South Bay Hotel in Torrance. Elder ... read more >>
Written by Edna Conner-Ewell (Contributing Writer) 31 January 2013
The Interdenominational Ministers’ Wives and Widows Council of Los Angeles and Vicinity held its Installation of Officers Luncheon on December 8, at the Marriott South Bay Hotel in Torrance. Elder ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - January 31
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 31 January 2013
Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A. sponsors a course taught by Bishop Frank L. Stewart to help believers witness to the unsaved every Saturday until March 30 at 10 a.m., at 5315 West Adams Boulevard in ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 31 January 2013
Zoe Christian Fellowship of L.A. sponsors a course taught by Bishop Frank L. Stewart to help believers witness to the unsaved every Saturday until March 30 at 10 a.m., at 5315 West Adams Boulevard in ... read more >>
The Church & Mental Illness - A Christian Approach
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 24 January 2013
Mental illness is not frequently discussed in the Black Church, but the Rev. Dr. Mitchell Curry hopes to advance the conversation. As he marks 66 years in the ministry along with 47 years as a psychotherapist, ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 24 January 2013
Mental illness is not frequently discussed in the Black Church, but the Rev. Dr. Mitchell Curry hopes to advance the conversation. As he marks 66 years in the ministry along with 47 years as a psychotherapist, ... read more >>
KHCA Presents Leadership Conference
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 January 2013
Apostle Ronald C. Hill, Sr., overseer of Kingdom Harvest Christian Alliance, will present ‘Refocus the Vision: Leadership and Volunteers Conference’ with President Angela Price Evans and Dr. ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 January 2013
Apostle Ronald C. Hill, Sr., overseer of Kingdom Harvest Christian Alliance, will present ‘Refocus the Vision: Leadership and Volunteers Conference’ with President Angela Price Evans and Dr. ... read more >>
Lewis Metro Celebrates 66th Anniversary
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 January 2013
Lewis Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 4900 South Western Avenue in Los Angeles, will celebrate its 66th Church Anniversary on Sunday, January 27. “We invite members, ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 24 January 2013
Lewis Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 4900 South Western Avenue in Los Angeles, will celebrate its 66th Church Anniversary on Sunday, January 27. “We invite members, ... read more >>
Crenshaw UMC Marks 109th Homecoming
Written by Danelle Tyler (Contributing Writer) 24 January 2013
After 108 years of service, outreach, encouragement and love for the surrounding community and globally, Crenshaw United Methodist Church ushered in its 109th Homecoming Celebration on January 13 in ... read more >>
Written by Danelle Tyler (Contributing Writer) 24 January 2013
After 108 years of service, outreach, encouragement and love for the surrounding community and globally, Crenshaw United Methodist Church ushered in its 109th Homecoming Celebration on January 13 in ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - January 24
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 24 January 2013
Figueroa Church of Christ hosts its 25th Annual Christian Women Symposium on January 26-27 at 8 a.m., at 455 West 57th Street in Los Angeles. The theme is ‘We've Come This Far By Faith and Prayer.’ ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 24 January 2013
Figueroa Church of Christ hosts its 25th Annual Christian Women Symposium on January 26-27 at 8 a.m., at 455 West 57th Street in Los Angeles. The theme is ‘We've Come This Far By Faith and Prayer.’ ... read more >>
Bishop L.D. Williams - 40 Years of Ministry
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 22 January 2013
During two decades of ministry, Bishop L. Daniel Williams has garnered a lifetime of memorable moments. He learned much from Dr. Thomas Kilgore, Pastor E.V. Hill and the Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray. ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 22 January 2013
During two decades of ministry, Bishop L. Daniel Williams has garnered a lifetime of memorable moments. He learned much from Dr. Thomas Kilgore, Pastor E.V. Hill and the Rev. Dr. Cecil ‘Chip’ Murray. ... read more >>
Thomas Launches Christian Clergy Group
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 January 2013
The Christian Clergy United Network Action Team (C.C.U.N.A.T.) is a diverse group of Christian Pastors and laity in and around the Los Angeles County area, organized on an ecumenical basis, as a non-profit ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 January 2013
The Christian Clergy United Network Action Team (C.C.U.N.A.T.) is a diverse group of Christian Pastors and laity in and around the Los Angeles County area, organized on an ecumenical basis, as a non-profit ... read more >>
New Mt. Calvary Honors Pastor Dawson
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 January 2013
A spirit of rejoicing surrounds the New Mount Calvary Baptist Church membership as they prepare to honor Pastor Sonja R. Dawson with an Appreciation and Birthday Celebration. On Friday, January 25 at ... read more >>
Written by Sentinel News Service 18 January 2013
A spirit of rejoicing surrounds the New Mount Calvary Baptist Church membership as they prepare to honor Pastor Sonja R. Dawson with an Appreciation and Birthday Celebration. On Friday, January 25 at ... read more >>
Liberty Church Offers 30-Day Makeover
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 18 January 2013
The ‘30-day Future, Fitness and Finance Makeover’ is underway at The Liberty Church, 14725 Gramercy Place in Gardena. “The Lord gave me Biblical keys in each of these areas. They have changed ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 18 January 2013
The ‘30-day Future, Fitness and Finance Makeover’ is underway at The Liberty Church, 14725 Gramercy Place in Gardena. “The Lord gave me Biblical keys in each of these areas. They have changed ... read more >>
Area Ministries Plan MLK Events
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 17 January 2013
Local ministries will sponsor events honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in observance of the national holiday. All Saints Church On Sunday, January 20 at 12:45 p.m., the Rev. Warner ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 17 January 2013
Local ministries will sponsor events honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in observance of the national holiday. All Saints Church On Sunday, January 20 at 12:45 p.m., the Rev. Warner ... read more >>
Save Our Sons Presents Rev. Allen
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 17 January 2013
Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry will discuss ‘Helping Families Support a Loved One in Prison’ on Sunday, January 20, at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Beverly Allen, founder of BESU Transportation Service, ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 17 January 2013
Save Our Sons Prison/Justice Ministry will discuss ‘Helping Families Support a Loved One in Prison’ on Sunday, January 20, at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Beverly Allen, founder of BESU Transportation Service, ... read more >>
Call 2 Worship - January 17
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 17 January 2013
Blessed Ministries Interdenominational Ministry holds the ‘Deliverance 102 - Generational Curses’ seminar January 19 at 9 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, 600 West Queen Street in Inglewood, said ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 17 January 2013
Blessed Ministries Interdenominational Ministry holds the ‘Deliverance 102 - Generational Curses’ seminar January 19 at 9 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, 600 West Queen Street in Inglewood, said ... read more >>
New President of Baptist Ministers Conference
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 11 January 2013
Leadership shifted on January 7 with the historic election of the Rev. Xavier L. Thompson as the youngest president ever of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMCLA). He ... read more >>
Written by Cora Jackson-Fossett (Religion Editor) 11 January 2013
Leadership shifted on January 7 with the historic election of the Rev. Xavier L. Thompson as the youngest president ever of the Baptist Ministers Conference of Los Angeles and Southern California (BMCLA). He ... read more >>