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The Church of the Bells
The Church of the Bells
A message from Congressperson Karen Bass on the recent United States government shutdown. Dear Friend— Last night, instead of focusing on creating jobs and rebuilding the middle class, tea party conservatives insisted upon denying access to health care to millions of Americans. As a result, the government shut down for the first time in 17…
Growing as disciples of Jesus means following Christ in new directions. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 says “if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation.” Bishop James Swanson recently spoke about the need for men to seek a new identity in Christ rooted in service: NASHVILLE, Tenn.––“Men are in search of a new Christian identity.”…
James Lawson, Martin Luther King Jr. and non-violence Frank Stoltze | Off-Ramp | September 3rd, 2013, 11:33am As the nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington this week, James Lawson could only smile. Lawson is the longtime preacher at Holman United Methodist Church in the West Adams district who worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King for many…
We were reminded at the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington that there is still a long way to go to “Reclaim the Riches of Freedom, Regain the Security of Justice” in America and despite his strong religious upbringing, the Governor of California is proving that there is still work to do! Read about…
LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com) — A Long Beach woman who was in the nation’s capital 50 years ago for the historic March on Washington said she counts that day as the highlight of her life. Peggy Dammond Preacely, a 20-year-old freedom rider and member of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, traveled from Boston to Washington D.C. for…