Parks Chapel AME, San Fernando, Lay Organization presents: “An in-depth look into the Christian Heritage of Africa and people of African descent, intended to dispel the notion of Christianity being an exclusively white man’s religion” Join us for our Annual Lay Day, August 21, 2022, at 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM We will have a special screening of the Thought-Provoking Documentary! Immediately following the screening, we will have a discussion panel to explore the ‘nuanced relationship between the Christian faith and African descendants.’ Parks Chapel AME, 1102 Fourth St. San Fernando, CA 91340, (818) 898-1833 We welcome all to attend, please consider a small donation of $15

Why Attend This African Methodist Episcopalian Church Service Attending the 10:30 AM Parks Chapel AME Church service is ideal for SanFernando Valley worshipers who want a full African Methodist Episcopalian Church service.  If you cannot attend then you can follow our Live Stream of the service: JOIN OUR LIVE STREAM OF SUNDAY'S 10:30AM PT SERVICE   You don't have to travel to Los Angeles to worship in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition.  Parks Chapel AME church is the oldest predominantly Black Church in the San Fernando Valley.  Therefore, if you live in San Fernando, Pacoima, Van Nuys, Reseda, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City or other Southern California neighborhoods join our African Methodist Episcopal (AME) services.  We welcome all races, ethnicities, religions, and genders to our AME Church services. Typical Parks Chapel 10:30 AM Service The outline for a typical 10:30 AM is as follows: Prelude Proclamation Processional Doxology Call To Worship Opening Hymn The Invocation The Response Scripture Reading The Selection The Gospel Reading The Preface to The Decalogue The Holy Decalogue Benevolent Offerings Missionary Benediction Welcome to Our Friends and Guests Church Highlights and Acknowledgement of Birthdays Time For Prayer Selections The Gospel Message Invitation to Christian Discipleship Worship Through Tithes and Offerings Bidding The General Confession First Sundays - Holy Communion Communion Hymnes The Closing Ritual Offering Response The Closing Fellowship, Benediction and Recessional   The 10:30 AM service usually ends around 12:30 PM More about the AME Church