Presiding Bishop Emeritus Charles E. Blake, Sr. stopped the rumormongers and gossipers in their tracks by announcing his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease during the worship service of West Angeles Church of God in Christ on April 24.
Excitement is in the air as Emmanuel Church of God in Christ prepares to celebrate the episcopal elevation and pastoral installation of Bishop Uleses C. Henderson, Jr.
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
In the midst of several calamities recently hitting the Southland, congregations of all faiths still retain their trust in God. No doubt the Thousand Oaks killing of 12 people, the massive destruction by fire of homes and businesses and the ongoing violence gripping many communities has led to suffering and sadness, yet belief and dedication to the Almighty hasn’t wavered and has led many churches and ministries to host Thanksgiving services and events to express their gratefulness to the Lord. The following lists some of the faith-based Thanksgiving activities occurring in the area that are open to the public. Brookins-Kirkland
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
An unusual Labor Day celebration took place at West Angeles Church of God in Christ (COGIC) on Sept. 4, as Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. launched the first regional donation drive to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey in the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. Scores of vehicles descended upon the church’s parking lot to drop off non-perishable food, bottled water, toiletries, diapers, baby formula, women’s sanitary products, new undergarments, new children’s clothing, new adult clothing, cleaning products, plastic garbage pails, plastic trash bags, shovels and tools. Also, L.A. Lakers president Ervin “Magic” Johnson secured a donation of 300 pairs of shoes
West Angeles Church of God in Christ is issuing a call to former and current parishioners to attend their “Homecoming” worship services on Sunday, July 16. Banners featuring COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, senior pastor, and First Lady Mae Blake are strung along Crenshaw Blvd., inviting the community to attend services at West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. “This will be a day for WestA members, past and present, to have the opportunity to come back home to worship together, to be blessed and to be a blessing,” said a spokesperson. The guest preachers will