Pastor Charles E. Blake II

Top Religion Stories of 2022

Many notable events took place in the faith community during 2022. Here are some of the activities covered in the Religion section throughout the year.

God is With Us 

Jesus was called Immanuel because He was the physical representation of this promise: “God with Us.” Because of this promise, we have the opportunity to live this life, and the next, as joint heirs with Christ.   

West Angeles COGIC Installs New Pastor – Photo Gallery

Honor and Celebration Weekend at West Angeles Church of God in Christ featured tributes to the legacy of Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr. and Lady Mae Blake. The services also included a joyous welcome to the new spiritual leaders, Pastor Charles Blake II and Lady DeAndra Blake.

Congratulations, Councilmember Heather Hutt! 

A huge crowd witnessed history when Heather Hutt was appointed to represent the L.A.’s 10th Council District on Friday, Sept. 2.    The Los Angeles City Council voted 10-2 for Hutt to serve as interim council member, making her the first woman and the first Black woman to hold the position. 

Reflecting on the Legacy of Bishop Blake as his 82nd  Birthday Nears 

Most people will agree that Presiding Bishop Emeritus Charles E. Blake, Sr. is the epitome of a faith leader. That description is highly accurate. As the senior pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ, Blake has shepherded tens of thousands of members for more than five decades. Not only has he ministered to the spiritual growth of his congregation, but he also addressed the physical needs of his community by implementing scores of social-economic programs to aid residents with home ownership, affordable housing, business development, financial counseling, and many other enterprises. Also, under the leadership of Bishop Blake,