Los Angeles, CA

Second Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION: Founded 1885, the first edifice was on Maple Street near 7th street and is the oldest Black Baptist church in LA; the current building opened in 1926; the church owns a retreat center in Lake Elsinore, provides senior housing; a credit union, economic development corporation, family life institute, and various outreach ministries make this church vital in the South L.A. community

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8a & 11a

ADDRESS: 2412 Griffith Ave  MAP

PHONE: 213-748-0318

WEBSITE: http://www.sbcla.org

 

First African Methodist Episcopal Church
DESCRIPTION: FAME was founded by Biddy Mason in 1872; this notable edifice was designed by architect and former member Paul Williams; Pastor Emeritous Dr. Cecil “Chip” L. Murray is credited for raising the community responsiveness by the church and many youth outreach, crisis prevention programs; the church also features an outstanding gospel choir

SUNDAY WORSHIP:

ADDRESS: 2270 South Harvard Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 323-730-9180

WEBSITE:  http://www.famechurch.org

Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
DESCRIPTION: Considered the Mother CME church of Southern California

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10a

ADDRESS: 971 East 43rd Street  MAP

PHONE: 323-233-4783

WEBSITE: http://www.phillipstemplecme.com

 

Bryant Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church
DESCRIPTION: Aother AME congegation doing great things in LA

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8a & 11:15a

ADDRESS: 2525 West Vernon Avenue  MAP

PHONE: 323-293-6201

WEBSITE: http://www.bryanttemple.org

Figueroa Church of Christ
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1938 by Brother Richard N Hogan  (1902-1997); a Mother Church for the Church of Christ in LA; under Hogan’s stewardship the church grew rapidly and the congregation moved to this facility in the 1950s, by 1968 a 1500 seat auditorium, classrooms and office space where added on -- Brother Hogan designed the addition saving the church architectural fees

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:10a & 6p

ADDRESS: 455 West 57th Street  MAP

PHONE: 323-753-2536

WEBSITE: http://figueroachurchofchrist.com

Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1950 under the leadership under the leadership of Rev. Alzo W. Lott, the church has to a membership of over 5,000 with numerous community outreach ministries

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8a & 11a

ADDRESS: 5300 South Denker Ave  MAP

PHONE: 323-759-4996

WEBSITE: http://www.thegreaterebenezer.com

Crenshaw Christian Center
DESCRIPTION: Dr. Fred Price leads this successful TV ministry to nearly 10,000 person congregation that’s full of the anointing; the tabernacle is housed in the geodesic Faith Dome that was formerly Pepperdine College basketball gym

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:30a

ADDRESS: 7901 South Vermont Ave  MAP

PHONE: 323-758-3777

WEBSITE: http://www.crenshawchristiancenter.net

Muhammad's Mosque #27
DESCRIPTION: The Nation of Islam’s Western regional headquarters and mosque

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 1p

ADDRESS: 8713 South Vermont Ave  MAP

PHONE: 323-751-1283

WEBSITE: link

St. Brigid Catholic Church
DESCRIPTION: One of the oldest Black Catholic congregations in Southern California

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8:30a & 10:30a

ADDRESS: 5214 South Western Ave  MAP

PHONE: 323-292-0781

WEBSITE: link

West Angeles Church of God in Christ
DESCRIPTION: The first edifice on the complex, which is seen from Crenshaw Blvd, was designed by famed architect Paul Williams; Bishop Charles Blake leads this congregation of more than 22,000 members; the old cathedral is two blocks north on the opposite side of the street

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8a, 11a & 7p

ADDRESS: 3600 South Crenshaw Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 323-733-8300

WEBSITE:  http://www.westa.org

Inglewood, CA

Faithful Central Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION: This mega-church located in the Great Western Forum, is where the Los Angeles Lakers used to play basketball; the church features numerous Christian education, youth outreach and counseling programs to address the needs of the community

SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8a, 10a & 5p

ADDRESS: 3900 West Manchester Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 310-419-3100

WEBSITE:  http://www.faithfulcentral.com