West Angeles Church of God in Christ
| West Angeles Church of God in Christ | |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, California | |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Church of God in Christ |
| Weekly attendance | 24,000 |
| Website | westa |
| History | |
| Founded | 1943 |
| Founder(s) | Elder Clarence E. Church |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor(s) | Charles Edward Blake II |
West Angeles Church of God in Christ is a
Pentecostal megachurch located in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, and a member of the Church of God in Christ
.
History
It was founded by Elder Clarence E. Church in 1943.Charles E. Blake took over as the pastor of West Angeles.
In 1981, it opened a new building at 3045 Crenshaw Boulevard, including a 1,000-seat auditorium. In 1999, it dedicated a new building including a 5,000-seat auditorium at 3600 Crenshaw Boulevard.[2] Under Blake's leadership, the church grew from 40 members to over 24,000.[3]
In 2019, it sold its buildings at 3045 Crenshaw Boulevard to fund the construction of a Family Life Center behind the building at 3600 Crenshaw Boulevard. [4]
In 2022, Charles Blake II became senior pastor.[5]
References
- ^ Jessie Carney Smith, Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture [4 volumes], ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 925
- ^ Wave Staff, West Angeles Church Sells Off Some Of Its Property, wavenewspapers.com, USA, October 3, 2019
- ^ Brian W. Carter, West Angeles Church of God in Christ, lasentinel.net, USA, November 20, 2012
- ^ Cora Jackson-Fossett, Reflecting on the Legacy of Bishop Blake as his 82nd Birthday Nears, lasentinel.net, USA, August 4, 2022
- ^ Cora Jackson-Fossett, Elder Charles Blake II Installed as Senior Pastor of West Angeles COGIC, lasentinel.net, USA, October 27, 2022
External links
- West Angeles Church of God in Christ official site.