(Church Of God In Christ Holy Convocation in STL in 2019)
Church Of God In Christ General Assembly Votes to Return the
Holy Convocation to St. Louis, Missouri for 2026–2028
Memphis, TN (January 14, 2025) – Delegates of the Church Of God In Christ (COGIC)
General Assembly, the legislative body of the nation’s largest Pentecostal
denomination, voted during a special session on Monday, January 13, 2025, to hold the
2026-2028 Holy Convocation in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Holy Convocation, COGIC’s largest annual convention, serves as a sacred
gathering for worship, teaching, and fellowship, drawing tens of thousands of delegates
and attendees from around the globe. This decision marks the denomination’s return to
St. Louis, where the event was successfully held from 2010 to 2019 following its historic
110-year tenure in Memphis, Tennessee.
“We are excited to return the Holy Convocation to St. Louis, a city that warmly
embraced our church for a decade,” said Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard, leader of
the Church Of God In Christ. “St. Louis provided us with the infrastructure, hospitality,
and resources necessary to host this significant gathering. While Memphis will always
be the spiritual home of the Church Of God In Christ, we are grateful for the opportunity
to broaden our reach and continue making an impact in St. Louis.”
The Holy Convocation returned to Memphis in 2021 and has been held there for the
past three years. In 2025, the convention will take place in Memphis once more before
transitioning to St. Louis for the 2026–2028 period.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and local leaders have expressed enthusiasm about
welcoming COGIC delegates and the significant economic impact the event brings. Past
conventions in St. Louis generated millions of dollars in revenue for the city and
bolstered its tourism and hospitality industries.
COGIC remains steadfast in its mission to spread the gospel, serve communities, and
create transformative experiences for its members and attendees. The Holy
Convocation plays a vital role in that mission, as it gathers believers from all walks of life
to worship, learn, and grow together.
For more information about the Church Of God In Christ and the Holy Convocation,
please visit www.cogic.org.
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About The Church Of God In Christ (COGIC)
The Church Of God In Christ is the largest Pentecostal denomination in the world, with
13,000 churches in 105 countries and millions of adherents. Founded in 1907, COGIC
has been a beacon of faith, community service, and spiritual empowerment for more
than a century.
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Church Of God In Christ
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