Stories/Essays: COGIC's Centennial Holy Convocation: mbcogic04-01

Vicki Williams, of Denver, CO, dances through the aisle in Mason Temple after testifying about receiving a helping hand to afford her pilgrimage to the 100th annual Holy Convocation. She also spoke about a phone call she received after her arrival in Memphis from her son, whom she never thought she would see again, saying he had been released from prison despite a life sentence. Many filling the historic church, named after COGIC founder Mason Temple, got on stage and testified of miracles in their lives since arriving in Memphis for the convocation.(Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Vicki Williams, of Denver, CO, dances through the aisle in Mason Temple after testifying about receiving a helping hand to afford her pilgrimage to the 100th annual Holy Convocation. She also spoke about a phone call she received after her arrival in Memphis from her son, whom she never thought she would see again, saying he had been released from prison despite a life sentence. Many filling the historic church, named after COGIC founder Mason Temple, got on stage and testified of miracles in their lives since arriving in Memphis for the convocation. 

(Mike Brown/ Memphis Commercial Appeal)