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Christmas at the Cathedral Concert Features Top Performers

Brittany K. Jackson (Contributing Writer)December 23, 2015

Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake and West Angeles Church of God gave the ultimate gift to droves of patrons who set-out to worship at the church’s 10th Annual “Christmas at the Cathedral” concert on December 13. The full-house event was free to the public, with church members and local residents decked out in high-heels, large and in-charge hats, studded dresses and pin-striped suits. Grammy award-winning and currently nominated gospel artist Tasha Cobbs hit the scene to perform and also shared with the Sentinel why she’s filled with joy this holiday season. “I’ve been trying to think of how to

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West Angeles COGIC hosts NFL Hall of Famer Michael Haynes

Shirley Hawkins (Contributing Writer)November 25, 2015

One in five African American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and on Nov. 21, NFL Hall of Famer Michael Haynes shared his story of diagnosis and survival at “A Community Conversation on Prostate Cancer Early Detection and Education” at West Angeles Church of God in Christ. Haynes, who is the national spokesperson for the Know Your Stats About Prostate Cancer sponsored by the National football League’s Urology Care Foundation, travels the country to encourage African American men to get educated about prostate health. Recognized as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history who

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West Angeles COGIC welcomes Wellness Group

October 7, 2015

The Wellness Group held their 14th Annual Breast Health Awareness Celebration of Life Health Breakfast on September 26, at West Angeles Church of God in Christ. Participants included (from left) Rhanna Wells, Miche Expert; Diana Layne White, vice president, The Wellness Group; Dr. Robina Smith, CEO, ‘Treasure Your Chest;’ Michelle Moore Bell, founding president, The Wellness Group; and Arnedra L. Jordan, Susan G. Komen Circle of Promise.

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Smith Headlines Annual Celebration of Life Breakfast

Sentinel News ServiceSeptember 16, 2015

The Wellness Group will present their 14th Annual Breast Health Awareness Celebration of Life Health Breakfast on Saturday, September 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at West Angeles Church of God in Christ, 3045 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles. The event, held in the church’s Crystal Room, aims to raise awareness on breast health awareness and healthy lifestyles among the underserved African-American women in Los Angeles County. The program will offer dynamic and powerful presentations, healthy lifestyle stations with materials and product samples, information on low and no cost mammogram screenings, giveaways, door prizes and more. Admission is free

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Overflowing crowd attends Bishop Blake’s 75th Birthday Celebration

August 12, 2015

A capacity crowd filled the West Angeles Cathedral on July 31 to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Right Rev. Charles E. Blake, presiding bishop of the Church of God in Christ denomination and pastor of West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles. As a testament to the tremendous impact of his ministry, the audience included prominent clergy, elected officials, community leaders and thousands of members of West Angeles as well as other churches. The celebration included a keynote address by Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, and featured music by gospel recording artists Smokie Norful and Judith

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Happy Birthday!

July 23, 2015

The Los Angeles Sentinel extends best wishes to Rev. William Turner of New Revelations Baptist Church in Pasadena on the occasion of his 77th birthday. The Sentinel also salutes Bishop Charles E. Blake of West Angeles Church of God in Christ on his 75th birthday. Bishop Blake’s celebration service, open to the public, will be held on July 31, at 7 p.m., at West Angeles Cathedral, 3600 South Crenshaw Avenue in Los Angeles. Pastor Rick Warren, author of ‘The Purpose Driven Life,’ will be the keynote speaker.