COGIC
Religion abbreviation · Religious Term
| Stands for | Church of God in Christ |
|---|---|
| Categories | Religion |
COGIC stands for Church of God in Christ, a religious term abbreviation.
Largest Pentecostal denomination in the United States and a predominantly African American church, founded in 1897 by Charles Harrison Mason and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. It claims several million members.
Example: The COGIC Holy Convocation brings thousands of members to St. Louis each November.
Usage notes
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop", at Mason Temple, the COGIC headquarters church, on April 3, 1968. Gospel music owes much to COGIC musicians. Pronounced "co-jick".
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