February 25, 2026 (Portsmouth, Virginia) – You are warmly invited to join the Historic Virginia First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction for our 104th Workers’ Meeting, taking place Wednesday, March 18th through Sunday, March 22nd, at our Jurisdictional Headquarters, New Community Temple COGIC.
Prepare for a powerful time of revival, renewal, inspiration, and empowerment. We look forward to gathering together in faith and fellowship as we answer the call and move forward in purpose!
Make plans to attend and reserve your hotel accommodations today!!!
18th
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
6:15 pm – PowerShop – Lady Yolinda McCown – The Power of Small Groups (Part 2)
8:00 pm – Evening Worship Speaker – Pastor William O. Cornick, Jr. (Body of Believers Outreach Ministries COGIC)
19th
Thursday, March 19, 2026
12:00 pm – Noon Day Worship Speaker – TBA
6:15 pm – PowerShop – Minister Marc A. Thomas, Jr. and Dr. Michelle Gould (In-Service Coordinator) – ChatGPT/Gemini Prompts: How To Achieve The Desired Output
8:00 pm – Evening Worship Speaker – Bishop J. Louis Felton (Mt. Airy COGIC)
20th
Friday, March 20, 2026
Honoring our Jurisdictional Supervisor – Mother Nellie M. Townes
9:00 am – Women’s Day – Prayer & Devotion
10:00 am – Women’s Workshops & Jurisdictional MPM Session
12:00 pm – Noon Day Worship Speaker – Mother Nellie M. Townes
6:15 pm – PowerShop – TBA
8:00 pm – Evening Worship Speaker – Bishop Matthew Brown (Greater Community COGIC)
21st
Saturday, March 23, 2024
10:00 am – Choir Rehearsal
3:00 pm – Ways & Means Banquet
22nd
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Honoring our Jurisdictional Prelate – Bishop Marc. A. Thomas, Sr.
9:00 am – Sunday School – Sunday School Superintendent President Melvin Gould
11:00 am – The Lord’s Day Celebration Speaker – Bishop Marc A. Thomas, Sr.

Rooms are available at the Courtyard Suffolk Chesapeake (8060 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia 23435). Click the link below to reserve a room.













