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    Dr. Smith Preaches Mills Grove Homecoming Anniversary Sermon

    by  • May 17, 2013 • African's in America, Church Events, Oakland News Articles, San Francisco, Special Interests Articles • 0 Comments

    Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr.

    The 38th Homecoming and Anniversary Celebration for Mills Grove Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) starts Friday, May 17, and continues on Saturday through Sunday, May 19. Rev. Eloise Knox, pastor of the Bell Chapel C.M.E. Church, San Francisco, will preach the opening sermon at 6:00p.m. Servant B.K. Woodson of Bay Area Christian Connection will...

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    Mills Grove Christian Church Revival

    by  • May 11, 2013 • Bay Area, Berkeley, Church Events, Marin County News, Oakland News Articles, Richmond News, San Francisco, South County, Special Interests Articles • 0 Comments

    Rev. Clarence L. Johnson announced that the annual revival of the Mills Grove Christian Church, 5410 Fleming Avenue, Oakland, will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. on  Friday, May 17. Praise Dancers will perform and sermons will be delivered by Rev. Elvis Knox and B.K. Woodson.  A continental breakfast with music by the...

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    Acts Full Gospel’s “Diamonds in the Rough” Debutante Ball

    by  • May 3, 2013 • Bay Area, Berkeley, Church Events, Marin County News, Oakland News Articles, Richmond News, San Francisco, South County, Special Interests Articles

    From left to right: Ruben and  Kammilah Hayes;  Joshua D’Tiole and Kazaria Phillips;  Je’Leese Yabuki and   Theory Dunwood.

    By Carla Thomas Acts Full Gospel Church of God in Christ’s Youth Department presented a “Diamonds In the Rough” Debutante Ball last Saturday night at HS Lordships Restaurant in the Berkeley Marina. Themed “Celebrating our Strengths and Accomplishments,” the black tie gala showcased over a dozen young women in white ball gowns with matching...

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    St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Spring Concert

    by  • May 3, 2013 • Bay Area, Boutiques, Church Events, Entertainment, Events, Marin County News, News Articles

    Top from left: Ann Lamott, Yvonne DeVaughn. Second row from left: James Monroe Iglehart, Pastor Veronica Giones. Bottom: St. Andrew Presbyterian Choir (Shown is Director of Music Sandra Iglehart and Assistant Director Stephanie Ryder.)

    The Music Ministry of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is presenting a spring concert on Saturday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 101 Donahue St. in Marin City. The Mistress of Ceremonies for the concert is Ann Lamott. She is the author of “Help Thanks Wow,” reflections of what the writer...

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    Paul Robeson’s Songs and Struggles Live at Allen Temple

    by  • February 15, 2013 • Bay Area, Berkeley, Church Events, Entertainment, Oakland News Articles, Richmond News, San Francisco, South County, Special Interests Articles

    Lawrence Beamen

      By Lee Hubbard Lawrence Beamen was 20 when he learned about legendary singer and political activist Paul Robeson, captivated by stories of the historic struggles Robeson went through and how he used his artistic talents to help fight for Black civil rights and equal opportunity. “I began to immerse myself in the study...

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    Downs Memorial Black History Concert

    by  • February 1, 2013 • Bay Area, Berkeley, Church Calendar, Church Events, Oakland News Articles, Richmond News, San Francisco, Special Interests Articles

    Former TV anchorwoman Belva Davis will speak and singers Janice Maxie-Reid and Jeanie Tracy will perform at Downs Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship Ministry’s annual Black History Concert, 4 p.m.  on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Downs Memorial, 6026 Idaho St. in Oakland. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children under 10, and under...

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    14-Year-Old Girl Takes on HIV/AIDS Fight in Uganda

    by  • January 4, 2013 • Bay Area, Berkeley, Church Events, HIV, News Articles, Oakland News Articles, Obituaries, Obituary

    Moro talking to her peers about behaviour change.

      Moro, a 14-year-old girl in Uganda, has managed to set up a HIV/AIDS education project, Advice for Change, mainly targeting youth living in the slums. Moro,is a student at Kairos High School in Bukasa, lives in Acholi Quarters, near Kampala, Uganda. “I set up this project, mainly to create awareness about HIV/AIDS, such...

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    West Side Church and Oakland PIC Host Job Workshop

    by  • January 3, 2013 • Bay Area, Berkeley, Church Events, Oakland News Articles, Special Interests Articles

    A job workshop designed to recruit unemployed and formerly incarcerated community residents and to disburse information about job opportunities and community resources will be held Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m., at the West Side Missionary Baptist Church, 732 Willow St. in Oakland. The event is co-hosted by the church and the...

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    Allen Temple Hosts Tye Tribbett

    by  • December 21, 2012 • Bay Area, Church Events, Marin County News, Richmond News, San Francisco, South County, Special Interests Articles

    Allen Temple Baptist Church is hosting internationally renowned gospel artist, producer and minister Tye Tribbett for one night only, 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27. Tribbett has produced four outstanding albums (“Live,” “Victory Live,” “Stand Out,” and ”Fresh”) and is coming to Allen Temple’s sanctuary at 8501 International Blvd. to minister  in Oakland. Tickets are...

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    Toy Giveaway in Memory of Euniece “Nee-Cee” Law

    by  • December 6, 2012 • Barak Obama, Bay Area, Church Events, Oakland News Articles, San Francisco, Special Interests Articles

    Love Temple Missionary Baptist Church at 8401 Birch St. in Oakland is hosting Brittia Johnson’s 6th annual toy giveaway with  a celebration, “Euniece – the Legacy Continues,” from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 . Johnson started the event in 2007 in memory of her daughter, Euniece “Nee-Cee” Law, who passed away...

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    West Side Missionary Baptist Church’s Christmas Program

    by  • November 30, 2012 • Barak Obama, Black Church Information, Church Calendar, Church Events, Oakland News Articles, Special Interests Articles

    Pastor Ken Chambers, Sr.

    West Side Missionary Baptist Church, led by Pastor Ken Chambers, Sr., invites the public to attend a Christmas program 11 a.m., Sunday, Dec 23. The program will be led by the Youth Department and include Christmas carols, recitals and presentations. West Side Church is located at 732 Willow St. in West Oakland. For information...

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    80th Birthday Celebration for Pastor Robert Lacy

    by  • November 23, 2012 • Black Church Information, Church Events, Oakland News Articles, Special Interests Articles

    Rev. Lacy

    The public is invited to celebrate the 80th birthday of Pastor Dr. Robert Lacy (left), along with the St. Andrew M.B. Church family and special guest Dr. W.E. Gaddis, President of the California M.B.C. State Convention and other Bay Area pastors, 6 p.m. on Nov. 29 at the Snow Building, 9777 Golf Links Rd....

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    Talking Turkey With Ben Bernanke

    by  • November 19, 2012 • Bay Area, Church Events, Special Interests Articles

    David Glover, OCCUR executive director (left) and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

    Just days after last week’s election, members of the Greenlining Coalition – including OCCUR, El Concilio, West Angeles Church, Allen Temple Baptist Church Black Economic Council and other member organizations – met with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to discuss issues critical to the country’s economy and their ongoing impact on low- and moderate-income...

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    The Christ Lounge: Nightclubs for Christians

    by  • October 26, 2012 • Article Archives, Church Events, Entertainment, Post News Feature Story, Special Interests Articles

    Emperess Hall (left) and Majesty Scott. Photo by Stephen V. Brooks Photography, svbrooksphoto@aol.com

    Question:  Where can Christians go for fun?  Are there safe places where they can go to network, socialize or just hangout and party without compromising their moral values and Christian beliefs? The answer is yes. The Christ Lounge, intended for young adults ages 21 and older, and The Pit Stop for teens, ages 13...

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    St. Luke MBC Women in Red Awards Scholarships

    by  • October 19, 2012 • Black Church Information, Chauncy Bailey, Church Events

    St. Luke Baptist Church Funfraiser

    The Women in Red at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church held their annual Wilbur F. Crayton Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 13. The theme was “Christian Women Coming Together in Unity”. Scholarships were awarded to La Shaundra Bell, Juliana Fisher and La’Shondra Scoggins. Committee members pictured, left to right are: Joyce Jones, Leona...

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    Lorenzo Hoopes, 98

    by  • September 28, 2012 • Church Events, Oakland News Articles, Obituaries

    Lorenzo Hoopes

    Lorenzo “Ren” Neville Hoopes, 98 – member of the   Oakland school board for 17 years,  Safeway executive and Mormon bishop –  died on Sept. 21. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as bishop, stake president, England Bristol mission president and Oakland Temple president and sealer. He...

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    How Nonprofits and Churches Can Raise Funds

    by  • September 21, 2012 • Church Events, Faith, Philanthropy

    Kim Klein

    Kim Klein began her fundraising career “on the ground” in some of the poorest communities in America. Her celebrated strategies and teachings became the backbone that founded “The Grassroots Fundraising Journal and Institute,” which has helped hundreds of nonprofit, community service and faith-based organizations raise millions of dollars and sustain numerous vital programs. OCCUR,...

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    Clergy Honors Bishop Frank Pinkard, Jr.

    by  • September 21, 2012 • Church Events, Oakland News Articles

    From left to right:  NAACP President George Holland, Mrs. Kathi Martin-Pinkard, Bishop Frank Pinkard Jr, Linda Charles, Chapel of the Chimes and Rick Miller, Chapel of the Chimes.  Photo by Stefany Brooks.

    By Tanya Dennis Bay Area Clergy honored Bishop Frank Pinkard, Jr. of Evergreen Baptist Church in Oakland Monday evening at a gala appreciation dinner hosted by Chapel of the Chimes and the Oakland NAACP. The theme of the 2nd Annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner at Scott’s Restaurant in Jack London Square was, “Working Together to...

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    SF NAACP Says: Register Voters to Commemorate Birmingham Children

    by  • September 14, 2012 • Church Events, San Francisco, Special Interests Articles

    Dr. Amos C. Brown

    The San Francisco Branch of the NAACP joins the national NAACP’s call this Saturday for commemoration and rededication to civic engagement to mark the day the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama was bombed on Sunday, Sept.15, 1963 as an act of racially motivated terrorism. Forty-nine years ago during a church service titled,...

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    Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Turns 40

    by  • September 14, 2012 • Church Events, Featured, Richmond News

    Pastor Kamal Hassan (left) of Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church and Pastor J. Alfred Smith Jr.  of Allen Temple Baptist Church. Photo by Joe L. Fisher, Black American Political Action Committee (BAPAC).

    By Kia Croom Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church celebrated 40 years of Christian service and ministry Saturday, Sept. 8 at the DoubleTree Inn in American Canyon. The theme of the event was taken from Ephesians 4:3-4; “One heart, one mind, one spirit – Lord make us one.” Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Jr. from Allen...

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