Judge Mablean Ephriam (File photo)

The Mother’s Day/Women’s Day Celebration at West Angeles Church of God in Christ will feature Judge Mablean Ephriam as the guest speaker.

The service takes place on Sunday, May 13, at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship at West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. is the pastor.

Also, a concert and program will be held at 7 p.m., in the North Campus sanctuary located at 3045 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles.

Inviting the public to attend, First Lady Mae L. Blake said, “Judge Mablean will enlighten, entertain and feed the spiritual appetites of women, men and our youth with her amazing ability to touch the hearts of many with her knowledge and gift of delivering God’s word!”

Ephriam, a former Los Angeles prosecuting attorney, is well known for leading the popular TV programs “Divorce Court” and “Justice with Judge Mablean.” In March, she and her daughter, Taj Paxton, made history by becoming the first African American mother/daughter to earn dual Daytime Emmy nominations.

An author and philanthropist, she created the Mablean Ephriam Foundation to strengthen families, educate minds, financially empower the residents of the impoverished communities of Los Angeles County. Ephriam also founded Honoring Unsung Fathers (H.U.F.) Awards and Scholarship Brunch held each year on Father’s Day.

To learn more, call West Angeles COGIC at (323) 733-8300, extension 2