Villaraigosa spends Sunday at L.A. churches, asking for prayers and reminding congregations he’s no newcomer

Supporters cheer as former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who is running for governor, speaks at a campaign event Sunday at Zacatecas restaurant in Riverside.

Gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is greeted by Arianny Cortez, 5, Iliana Cortez, 7, and Leila Cortez, 9, at a campaign event Sunday in Riverside.

Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa, second from left, meets supporters at a campaign event Sunday in Riverside.

Former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, left, prays with the Rev. Johnteris Tate during Sunday services at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Los Angeles.

Gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa, center, attends Sunday service at Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City. Joining him is his wife, Patricia, at right.