Bishop Joe L. Ealy

Bryant Commits to Up-Building the Kingdom of God

Barbara Bryant truly relishes proclaiming the power of God and she’s been faithfully spreading that message for more than 25 years. In April 2021, Bryant was appointed jurisdictional supervisor/state mother for the Department of Women by Bishop Joe L. Ealy, presiding prelate of the SoCal First. One of her main duties is instructing women in the jurisdiction’s 200+ churches to grow ministries through prayer and evangelism.

New Antioch COGIC Celebrates 50 Years

New Antioch Church of God in Christ will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m., in the edifice located at 7826 S. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. The theme is “Remembering Our Past, Embracing Our Present, Anticipating Our Future” based on I Thessalonians 1:3. Bishop Joe L. Ealy, presiding prelate of the First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, will be the keynote speaker. According to a spokesperson, “New Antioch is a ministry that began humbly and prayerfully under the leadership of the late Bishop James A. Lewis and General Mother, Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis. “It continues to grow numerically,

West Angeles COGIC Pays Off the Cathedral’s Mortgage

Jubilation filled the air as Bishop Charles and First Lady Mae Blake simultaneously celebrated their 51st pastoral anniversary and burned the $65 million mortgage on the West Angeles Cathedral. The joyous observance, attended by thousands of members of West Angeles Church of God in Christ along with several special guests, was held on Jan. 12, during the 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. worship services. Bishop Joe Ealy, presiding prelate of the denomination’s Southern California First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, delivered uplifting sermons at the morning services and the Grammy-winning artist Kurt Carr performed with the Kurt Carr Singers at all

SoCal 1st Holds 52nd Annual State Women’s Convention

The Southern California First Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) will celebrate their 52nd Annual State Women’s Convention. The event begins on Thursday, July 26, and continues through Sunday, July 29, at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort and Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive, in Palm Desert. “The theme is “A Loving Church Seasoning The World” based on I Corinthians 13:4-8.   Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis, general supervisor/jurisdictional supervisor, is the convention president, Bishop Joe L. Ealy is the jurisdictional prelate, and Mrs. Kathie Humphrey is the convention coordinator. “Delegates come from all over Southern California and

51st Annual State Women’s Convention Opens July 20

“Anchored in an Unchanging Faith Advancing in a Changing World” is the theme of the 51st State Women’s Convention of Southern California First Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ. The event opens Thursday, July 20, and continues through Sunday, July 23, at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort and Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert. Bishop Joe L. Ealy is the jurisdictional prelate, Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis is the general supervisor/jurisdictional supervisor and president of the convention, and Kathie Humphrey is the convention coordinator. “Delegates are gathering from all over Southern California and beyond to

COGIC SoCal 1st Plans 103rd Holy Convocation

  The Church Of God In Christ (COGIC) First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southern California will hold their 103rd Holy Convocation next week. According to Bishop Joe L. Ealy, presiding prelate, the event starts Monday, June 19 and continues through Sunday, June 25. The theme is “Why The Church Cannot Remain Silent.” The scriptural reference is Esther 4:13-14. “We look forward to worshipping with you. We have some dynamic convocation speakers and invite the public to come out and be blessed,” said Ealy. Worship services will be held during the week at 7 p.m., at West Angeles Church of God In

Dept. of Women Plan Community Outreach Day

The Department of Women of Southern California First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis, Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women and Assistant General Supervisor of Women of the Church of God in Christ, will sponsor its Annual Community Outreach Day on Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hale Morris Lewis Manor, 1307 West 105th Street in Los Angeles. Since 2003, hundreds of volunteers have served and ministered to thousands of individuals of all ages who reside in South L.A. This year, volunteers will provide a host of services as well

50th State Women’s Convention Opens

The Southern California First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ will hold their 50th State Women’s Convention from Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24, at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert. Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis is Assistant General Supervisor/Jurisdictional Supervisor and president of the Convention. Bishop Joe L. Ealy is the Jurisdictional Prelate. “Delegates will gather from throughout Southern California and beyond to receive fresh ‘manna’ from the Lord. The anointing will flow like the dew in the morning from hand-selected vessels that have been chosen to be a

Bishop Ealy Holds 102nd Holy Convocation

Bishop Joe L. Ealy and the members of the Church Of God In Christ (COGIC) First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Southern California are planning their 102nd Annual Holy Convocation. The event starts Monday, June 6 and continues through Sunday, June 12. The theme is “Praying Without Ceasing in Perilous Times” based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. “We look forward to worshipping with you. We have some dynamic convocation speakers, so come out and be blessed,” said Bishop Ealy. Worship services will be held during the week at 7 p.m., at the North Campus of West Angeles Church of God In Christ, 3045

COGIC Women plan Community Outreach Day

The Department of Women of Southern California First Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ will sponsor its Annual Community Outreach Day on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hale Morris Lewis Manor, 1307 West 105th Street in Los Angeles. Bishop Joe L. Ealy is jurisdictional prelate of Southern California First Jurisdiction, Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis is the jurisdictional supervisor of women and assistant general supervisor of women of the Church of God in Christ, and Mrs. Barbara Heard is the Annual Community Outreach Day coordinator. During the event, volunteers will offer a range of

COGIC 1st Jurisdiction holds Annual State Women’s Convention

 The 49th State Women’s Convention of Southern California First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ convenes on July 23, through July 26, at the Desert Springs J. W. Marriott Resort & Spa, 74855 Country Club Drive in Palm Desert. Dr. Barbara McCoo Lewis is assistant general supervisor/jurisdictional supervisor and president of the convention, Bishop Joe L. Ealy is the jurisdictional prelate, and Mrs. Kathie Humphrey, is the convention coordinator. The convention theme is “Living Holy: Extremely Committed-Strategically Victorious.’ Twenty-three workshops will be presented to educate, equip and empower participants. “Delegates from Southern California and abroad come to receive anointed messages