The Church of the Bells

Rev. James Morris Lawson, Jr. Memorial Service

Services for Rev. James Morris Lawson, Jr. are scheduled:

Friday, July 5, 2024: Wake @ Angelus Funeral Home

Observances begin on Friday, July 5, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with a wake at Angelus Funeral Home at 3875 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008. During the wake, there will be an open microphone for those who wish to share tributes and remembrances.


Saturday, July 6, 2024: Memorial Service @ Holman UMC

Rev. Lawson’s Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 6, 11:00 am at Holman United Methodist Church, 3320 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018, where he was Pastor Emeritus, having served as Pastor from 1974-1999.


[Save the Date] Monday, September 2, 2024: Los Angeles Interfaith Memorial Service


The Leonard I. Beerman Foundation mourns the loss of our beloved teacher, friend, and Board member, the Rev. James Lawson Jr.