President Obama and the Faith Community
January 18, 2017
A look back in photos at President Obama’s relationship with the U.S. faith community.
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Bishop Charles E. Blake
Keep the faith, 2017 will be better
December 28, 2016
Faith leaders seek spiritual awakening for next year
Blake Re-elected to 3rd Term as COGIC Presiding Bishop
November 17, 2016
Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., was re-elected as the presiding bishop of Church of God In Christ (COGIC) at the COGIC General Assembly meeting held on November 15, during the COGIC 109th Holy Convocation. Presiding Bishop Blake will serve his third term in this position. Blake is the 7th in Succession, which means he is the 7th presiding bishop since the denomination was founded in 1907 by Bishop Charles Harrison Mason. COGIC boasts over 6.5 million members and has congregations in 63 countries around the world. “I am humbled and overjoyed that God has allowed me to continue my service
Blake Wins Defamation Lawsuit, Faces Separate Suit From L.A. Church
November 9, 2016
Bishop Charles E. Blake, presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ, emerged victorious in his defamation lawsuit against the Rev. Earl Carter, who mounted a yearlong campaign attacking Blake’s character, sexuality and handling of church funds.
West Angeles CDC Selects New Executive Director
August 18, 2016
West Angeles Community Development Corporation has hired a new executive director, Grant D. Power, who has more than 25 years’ experience in faith-based community development. Power has worked internationally and in the United States leading organizations in providing micro and small business lending, business development counseling, along with housing and commercial mixed-use development. Previously, he worked with West Angeles CDC as a consultant providing counsel on strategic planning, economic development and project design, monitoring and evaluation. “Grant has a history with West Angeles CDC, he was a part of the team as we founded the organization in 1994 and has
Clinton Praises West Angeles COGIC Redevelopment Success
June 16, 2016
Former President Bill Clinton and a host of Los Angeles-based politicians recently descended on West Angeles Church of God in Christ (COGIC), where Bishop Charles E. Blake is the pastor. The 25,000-member congregation often receives visits from elected officials, especially during the campaign season; however, a visit from a former president is not commonplace. “When a former president of the United States is inclined to visit West Angeles Church of God in Christ for Sunday worship service, out of respect for the highest office in our country, we are honored to oblige, irrespective of party affiliation. The attendance and participation of
Blake Joins Pentecostal / Charismatic Churches Executive Board
March 31, 2016
Church of God in Christ Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr., was elected to serve as co-chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA). Bishop Blake is the pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ, one of the largest churches in the Western United States, with a membership of over 25,000. As a member of the Executive Committee, he joins PCCNA Chairperson Assemblies of God Assistant General Superintendent Alton Garrison; PCCNA President Jeff Farmer; Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada General Superintendent David Wells, treasurer; and Foursquare Church Chief Operating Officer Sterling Bracket, secretary.
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast features Bishop Blake
February 10, 2016
The 43rd Annual Los Angeles Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will feature keynote speaker, the Right Rev. Charles E. Blake, Sr., the presiding bishop, of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., (COGIC), the world’s largest African-American denomination, boasting a membership in excess of seven million. The prayer breakfast is on Saturday, February 13, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Bishop Blake is the pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ, a mega-church with a membership of over 25,000. He is recognized as one of the great preachers of this generation and one of the most influential
Christmas at the Cathedral Concert Features Top Performers
December 23, 2015
Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake and West Angeles Church of God gave the ultimate gift to droves of patrons who set-out to worship at the church’s 10th Annual “Christmas at the Cathedral” concert on December 13. The full-house event was free to the public, with church members and local residents decked out in high-heels, large and in-charge hats, studded dresses and pin-striped suits. Grammy award-winning and currently nominated gospel artist Tasha Cobbs hit the scene to perform and also shared with the Sentinel why she’s filled with joy this holiday season. “I’ve been trying to think of how to
Overflowing crowd attends Bishop Blake’s 75th Birthday Celebration
August 12, 2015
A capacity crowd filled the West Angeles Cathedral on July 31 to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Right Rev. Charles E. Blake, presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ denomination and pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. As a testament to the tremendous impact of his ministry, the audience included prominent clergy, elected officials, community leaders and thousands of members of West Angeles as well as other churches. The celebration included a keynote address by Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, and featured music by gospel recording artists Smokie Norful and Judith
Happy Birthday!
July 23, 2015
The Los Angeles Sentinel extends best wishes to Rev. William Turner of New Revelations Baptist Church in Pasadena on the occasion of his 77th birthday. The Sentinel also salutes Bishop Charles E. Blake of West Angeles Church of God in Christ on his 75th birthday. Bishop Blake’s celebration service, open to the public, will be held on July 31, at 7 p.m., at West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 South Crenshaw Avenue in Los Angeles. Pastor Rick Warren, author of ‘The Purpose Driven Life,’ will be the keynote speaker.