Unprecedented times demand and require courageous leadership that awakens purpose in others. Mother Barbara Bryant — the newly appointed Jurisdictional Supervisor of Southern California First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction’s Department of Women — has answered the call to empower the largest, multifaceted women’s department in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) denomination.
A wide range of activities directly touched the religious community in 2017, both locally and nationally. The following is a review of some the most compelling faith-based stories covered by the L.A. Sentinel during the past year. Bishop Eddie L. Long, a national-known minister of great attraction and controversy, passed away January 15 at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer. Highly acclaimed for his mega-ministry in Lithonia, Georgia, his reputation took a hit after several men sued him alleging that Long forced them into sexual relationships while they were teens attending his church. President Donald Trump’s executive
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