West Angeles Church of God in Christ

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West Angeles Church
of God in Christ
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West Angeles Church
of God in Christ
LocationLos Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
DenominationChurch of God in Christ
Weekly attendance24,000
Websitewesta.org
History
Founded1943
FounderElder Clarence E. Church
Clergy
Senior pastorCharles 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

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It was founded by Elder Clarence E. Church in 1943.[1] The first sanctuary was located on Adams Boulevard, near Interstate 10, known locally as the Santa Monica Freeway. In 1969, after Elder Church's death, 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

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  1. ^ Jessie Carney Smith, Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture [4 volumes], ABC-CLIO, USA, 2010, p. 925
  2. ^ Wave Staff, West Angeles Church Sells Off Some Of Its Property Archived February 6, 2023, at the Wayback Machine, wavenewspapers.com, USA, October 3, 2019
  3. ^ Brian W. Carter, West Angeles Church of God in Christ, lasentinel.net, USA, November 20, 2012
  4. ^ Cora Jackson-Fossett, Reflecting on the Legacy of Bishop Blake as his 82nd Birthday Nears, lasentinel.net, USA, August 4, 2022
  5. ^ Cora Jackson-Fossett, Elder Charles Blake II Installed as Senior Pastor of West Angeles COGIC, lasentinel.net, USA, October 27, 2022
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