New York Western First Department of Women COGIC

08/31/2026

🥳 Let us all Show our Love and appreciation to Our Leader, Mother Althea F. Chaplin- Jurisdictional Supervisor on her special day.

We say Happy Birthday to You! 🎁🎂

May the Grace and Blessings of The Lord be with You; and many more Birthdays lay ahead of you.
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We Love you.

08/13/2026

106th Holy Convocation Women’s Service
Guest Speaker: Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard

106th Holy Convocation | Night 4 | Women’s Service | Presiding Bish...

08/13/2026

The Sunshine Band and Purity did an OUTSTANDING job last night! Our babies are truly on fire for the Lord, and we could not be more proud of them!

Keep letting your light shine and continue to serve God with joy! We love and appreciate each one of you!

Special thanks to their leaders Gwendolyn Davis Fisher, and Janet Lanos.

Keep shining, babies! 🙏🏾☀️

08/05/2026

106th Holy Convocation 🌾
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Let’s Welcome our Presiding Bishop J. Drew Sheard
Let us go higher together 🚀

💜 106th Holy Convocation

🙌🏾 It’s Convocation Time! 🙌🏾

The New York Western First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction joyfully invites you to our 106th Holy Convocation! 💜

Theme: “Serving the God of Restoration” 📖 Psalm 23:3

🗓️ August 10–14, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM Nightly
📍 New Progressive Cathedral COGIC
384 Chili Ave.
Rochester, NY

Join us for five powerful nights of:
🔥 Dynamic Preaching
🙏🏾 Anointed Worship
📚 Christian Education Institute
🤝 Fellowship
🙌🏾 Official Night Celebration

Come expecting God to restore, renew, and revive! Invite your family, friends, and church family—we’re believing for a mighty move of God! 💜🔥

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08/05/2026

106th Bishop James R. Wright I.C.E. We are on the move ⬆️

📚✨ THE 106TH BISHOP JAMES R. WRIGHT INSTITUTE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IS HERE! ✨📚

Get ready for an impactful time of Christian education, leadership development, inspiration, and spiritual growth! 🙌🏽

We are excited to present an incredible lineup of Keynote Speakers & Presenters who will share wisdom, knowledge, and practical insight to equip and empower the people of God.

📅 August 11–14, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Roberts Wesleyan College
2301 Westside Dr., Rochester, NY

Under the leadership of Bishop James R. Wright Sr., Ph.D., Jurisdictional Prelate, and Mother Althea F. Chaplin, Jurisdictional Supervisor, we invite you to come ready to LEARN, GROW, and BE EMPOWERED!

🎓 Christian Education. Leadership. Growth. Purpose.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be enriched through teaching, fellowship, and powerful presentations!

Make plans to attend and bring someone with you! 🙏🏽📖

07/20/2026

Praying with and for our neighbors and the family of Bishop M.B. Johnson Sr. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

06/18/2026

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☀️💙 Sunshine Band & Purity Day 2026 💙☀️

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

Join us for a special day dedicated to nurturing, encouraging, and empowering our children and youth as we celebrate Sunshine Band & Purity Day 2026!

This exciting gathering will highlight the gifts, talents, and spiritual growth of our young people while reinforcing biblical values, Christian character, and a love for Jesus Christ.

🗓 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Prince of Peace Temple COGIC
669 Kensington Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14215

Under the leadership of:
✨ Sister Gwendolyn Fisher – Sunshine Band President
✨ Missionary Janice Lanos – Purity President

Come support our children, celebrate their achievements, and encourage them as they continue to grow in faith and purpose.

The future of the Church is bright because our children are shining for Christ! 🌟

06/12/2026

Day 3
Morning Prayer Session ✔️
Workshop 1 ✔️
Workshop 2✔️
Men’s Session ✔️
NYW1 Pastors, Elders & Ministers Wives & Widows Auxiliary Luncheon ✔️