The Hollywood United Methodist Church has found a unique way to encourage free vaccinations at the iconic Hollywood Church with its famous bell tower at the corner of Franklin and Highland in Hollywood by hosting a free vaccine clinic on Sunday, August 29, 2021. For every vaccine administered, the historic tower’s church bell will chime.
The clinic will be held between 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Church’s parking lot at 6817 Franklin Ave., at the corner of Highland and Franklin in Hollywood. The goal is to vaccinate at least 100 Angelinos free of charge. The event will kick-off with a dedication at noon with L.A. Councilmember Nithya Raman and HUMC Associate Pastor Birdie Roberts. Actress Pauley Perrette provided a video message to encourage participation after losing her father on January 20 to COVID-19.
Rev. Kathy Cooper Ledesma, Senior Pastor of Hollywood United Methodist Church, says, “Being of service to our community is key to our values. Because of the COVID-19 Delta Variant surge, we want to help our community by vaccinating as many people in Los Angeles County as possible. Everyone is welcome. We are happy to partner with Los Angeles County and we’ll ring out the good news as we do.”
Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl adds, ““Every shot counts when you are battling a deadly and evolving virus. The absolute best step we can take to protect our own health and the health of everyone around us is to vaccinate as many people as we can. I’m very pleased that Hollywood United Methodist Church is hosting a vaccine clinic to make sure everyone in their community has the opportunity to receive a vaccine. Thank you to everyone for doing their part to get vaccinated and make this event happen!”
In a briefing on Thursday, August 5, L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer reported there are 3,672 new cases of COVID-19 in L.A. County per day, an increase of about 550% over last month’s infection rate. The thresholds set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still place L.A. County at a high rate of transmission.
Hollywood United Methodist Church founded in 1909, with the construction on the church beginning in 1927. In 1981, the building with its awe-inspiring bell tower and architecture and bell tower being was declared historic-cultural monument by the City of Los Angeles.