The Church of God in Christ’s 105th Holy Convocation will convene November 5-12 in St. Louis.
According to the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission, the 2010 and 2011 convocations attracted 35,000 and 40,000 attendees, respectively, that spent upwards of $35 and $40 million, respectively, during the eight-day conventions.
This year’s convocation attendance is expected to increase in size and economic impact to the region.
This convention, says Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake Sr., will be an opportunity for the members of COGIC “to be inspired, encouraged and provide an opportunity for instruction and the work of ministry.”
The convocation also is a time for the delegates to experience great speakers and some of the greatest gospel music singers in the nation.
One of the highlights of this year’s convention is Friday, November 9 when the speaker will be the gospel preacher and leadership expert Bishop Tudor Bismark of Zimbabwe.
TV Judge Greg Mathis will be the guest speaker at the annual Presiding Bishop’s “We Care” Scholarship Banquet sponsored by COGIC Charities on Saturday, November 10 at 3 p.m. in the America’s Center Grand Ballroom. Award-winning gospel singer Micah Stampley is the musical guest.
Presiding Bishop Blake will deliver the official message of the convention on Sunday, November 11 in the Edward Jones Dome at 9 a.m. This year’s theme is “Seeking God’s Way…through Obedience and the Word.”
The Church of God in Christ is the fifth largest Protestant religious denomination and the largest African American church in the United States with churches in 57 countries worldwide and an estimated membership of nearly 6.5 million members.
The official Holy Convocation website includes up to date information about the 105th Holy Convocation including a list of speakers and musical artist for the week. Go to www.cogic.org and click on the Holy Convocation banner for more information.
