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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
The historic flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey galvanized the Los Angeles faith community into action with multiple efforts underway to assist hundreds of thousands in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas. The various donation drives, conducted by denominational and independent ministries, urge L.A. residents to contribute bottled water, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other items to help victims rebound from the wide-ranging destruction. Agape Church of Los Angeles Calling their effort “Houston: We Are Standing With You,” Agape L.A. will accept donations on Friday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the corporate office located at 4602 Crenshaw Blvd.,
For the 20th consecutive year, the Venice Beach Gospel Crusade Rally will light up the boardwalk with praises to God. The free event, set for Saturday, August 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., will take place at the corner of Pacific Blvd., and Windward St., in the Venice district of Los Angeles. Dr. Judith McAllister and David Daughtry will be among the artists, speakers and clergy that will minister to the hundreds of people that are expected to attend. “The purpose of this event is to reach souls for Jesus Christ in the hope that people from all walks
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
West Angeles Community Development Corporation’s Young N’ LA (YNLA) program is a leadership development program that focuses on assisting young men to graduate from high school and teaches them 21st century skills that will prepare them for today’s workforce. The YNLA program targets young men between the ages of 14 to 21 who reside in South Los Angeles and are low-income. The program offers each participant academic support, life skills, job preparation, training and placement, and entrepreneurial development. Throughout the academic year, participants are engaged in group tutoring, a series of professional development workshops and a host of other activities
What is your name and what is your ministry? My name is Judith McAllister and the ministry I am honored to serve in is that of “Worship” in every sense of the word. As a Worship Leader, who makes others aware of the presence of God in those special times dedicated to “Praise and Worship” within the church, I have the responsibility to set, maintain and protect the atmosphere, to ensure that it is conducive for the glory of God to reside. Through the lens of worship, I have the honor of governing in the servant leadership position of the
Bishop Charles E. Blake, pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ (COGIC), one of the largest congregations in America, was awarded yet another victory in his fight against the defamatory acts of Minister Earl Carter, a former preacher within the COGIC denomination. At a March 8 hearing in Orlando, Florida, Carter was held in Contempt of Court, remanded to the custody of the United States Marshal and sent to jail. The case began on December 11, 2015, when Blake filed a defamation lawsuit alleging that Carter created Youtube videos with the intent to, among other things, damage his
Jonathan Butler will bring his uplifting, upbeat 2017 show to the West Angeles Church of God in Christ on Friday, February 10. The Grammy® Award-Nominated recording artist and guitar virtuoso will performing his biggest hits and songs from his latest album, “Free.” According to one admirer, “Butler’s warm vocals wrap around these refreshingly timeless songs to reach a wide spectrum of listeners with a blend of jazz, gospel and contemporary worship.” “Free” contains 11 tracks, including the new single “I Am That I Am,” the title-track “Free,” “You Are The One,” and more. The album was produced by longtime collaborator and friend Luther “Mano” Hanes,
West Angeles Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Bishop Charles Blake, hosts its annual Christmas concert as a means to give back to the Los Angeles community. “Christmas at the Cathedral” takes place Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., at West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 S. Crenshaw Blvd., in Los Angeles. “This event is for the entire community to enjoy. Many families can’t afford to attend concerts with top artists, so we want to give this gift to everyone. It’s a great way for family and friends to spend the day together – for free,” said Gladys Ross, West Angeles
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
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
The Education and Enrichment Program (EEP) of West Angeles Church of God in Christ teamed up with the University of California (UC) and Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas on April 24 to deliver a critical message to more than 60 South Los Angeles high school students. The message was simple but profound – college is within your reach. “Unfortunately, Black students are largely missing from California’s top public universities. They either do not qualify because of low academic achievement or they do not apply because they feel that college is not for them,” said West Angeles spokesperson. “But, UC – the state’s
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.
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