(RNS) — The judge said the predominantly Black Pentecostal denomination is likely to be able to demonstrate that the defendant exhibited ‘reckless disregard' for the truth.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Church of God in Christ is suing a California man for defamation, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court on Nov. 10.

The Saints went marching in to federal court last month to silence a vocal critic of the church, and U.S. District Judge Mark Norris granted COGIC’s request.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A lot of families went back to their homes from a huge giveaway with big smiles and a lot of joy. This morning the Church of God in Christ held their Christmas in November giveaway at ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Leaders with the Church of God In Christ (COGIC) have voted to keep their annual Holy Convocation in Memphis for 2025, but their long-term future in the Bluff City remains uncertain.

The Church of God In Christ (COGIC) will bring its annual Holy Convocation back to St. Louis in 2026, bringing with it more than 30,000 worshipers and over $10 million in estimated economic impact.