Holy Temple Church of God in Christ
Buffalo NY
14210
Who we are
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ is a Pentecostal church in Buffalo, New York, that shares the good news of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection while reaching out to the lost. We are affiliated with the International Church of God in Christ and actively minister to hurting people through healing.
Founded in 1924, our church still stands today and serves as a light to our community. We care deeply about you and your family, and we want to see you draw near to God. Our caring and knowledgeable lead pastor has more than 50 years of experience as a minister and has seen so many lives changed.
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Founded in 1924, our church still stands today and serves as a light to our community. We care deeply about you and your family, and we want to see you draw near to God. Our caring and knowledgeable lead pastor has more than 50 years of experience as a minister and has seen so many lives changed.
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Location of worship
572 Clinton Street
Buffalo,
NY
14210
United States
Phone: (716) 855-2031 / (716) 855-3094
Fax: (716) 858-1858
Church Pastor
Lee A. Spight, Sr
Pastor/Teacher
572 Clinton Street
Buffalo,
NY
14210
United States
Phone: (716) 855-2031 / (716) 855-3094
Fax: (716) 858-1858
Church Website
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ on Social Media
Homegoing Service for Bishop Lee Allen Spight Sr. - streamed live on 8 September 2022
Leadership
Leader Name:
Lee A. Spight, Sr Â
Leader Position:
Pastor/Teacher Â
Phone:
Fax:
(716) 858-1858 Â
Leader Bio:
Senior Pastor Lee Allen Spight Sr.
With over 50 years of experience, Lee Allen Spight Sr. is the pastor of the Holy Temple COGIC, Superintendent of the Love District in Jurisdiction II of Western New York, and chairman of the Superintendents' Board. He was the first born of Henry and Zelma Spight on October 11, 1940 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Six months later, the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. He has five siblings.
As a toddler, little Lee Allen woke up early in the morning singing. At 5 years old, he would sneak out of the house, early in the morning, to wait for his dad to get off from work after driving a taxi all night. This was their time together, because his father worked two to three jobs at a time to support the family.
At the age of 7, he would gather friends around and preach to them while standing on a box. Once, when his grandmother told him she wanted to take a picture of him, he posed with his hand in her ear. He thought that meant you were a real preacher.
Pastor Spight received his former education in Memphis, Tennessee. After high school, he entered the US Air Force and served for four years. During his tenure with the Air Force, he played football and worked as an office clerk, which enabled him to take several college courses. When the Lord called him in the ministry, he took religious courses through Memphis Theological Seminary.
For ten years, he worked for the UAW Union and was sent to school for training in Constitution, By-Laws and Parliamentary Procedures. He later used this training with the National COGIC while the late Bishop J. Patterson, Sr. was the Senior Bishop. He also helped to set up the first Constitutional By-Laws for Bountiful Blessings Ministry in Memphis Tennessee, along with Bishop G.E. Patterson.
His first on the job training in the ministry was under the auspices of Bishop J.O Patterson, Sr. He served as his assistant pastor for many years. In fact, it was Bishop Gilbert Patterson who gave him this advice: 'I would love for you to come and work with me, however, if you choose to go and work With Bishop Patterson, you will receive an education in this church, better than any college degree.'
Pastor Spight married Charlotte Jones on June 23, 1963. Bishop Gilbert Patterson was the best man at his wedding. Two wonderful children were born into this union, Cara Jeanine and Lee Allen, Jr.
Lee Allen felt a call into the ministry, in October of 1963. HE was ordained in 1966. The first church he pastured was in Maury City, Tennessee in 1972. In just under two years, he built a new worship center there ... This bricked, air conditioned edifice included living quarters for the pastor and his family, many offices, a baptizing pool, and new furniture throughout. This congregation grew tremendously, during his tenure as pastor. This building, which has received additions renovations, remains there today. Also, he assisted in building a church in Brownsville, Tennessee and was instrumental in choosing the pastor for it. After pasturing for a few months, he was made District Supt. of twelve churches.
In 1974, Pastor Spight was the first Elder to preach a communion message in the International Convocation of the COGIC. Previous to that time, only bishops delivered this message. Following that service, Pastor Spight received five offers to pastor other congregations.
During the 1980's, Pastor Spight worked at the Alden Correctional Facility as a Chaplain. He took many Saints there and conducted Bible study and services weekly.
Pastor Lee Allen Spight Sr. died on August 26, 2022.
First Lady, Mother Charlotte Spight
Married to District Superintendent/Pastor Lee A. Spight, Sr. for 50 years, as of June 23rd
Mother of two married children - Son Daughter
Grandmother of five and two bonus
Graduated in 1965 from Memphis State Univ.
Attended Buffalo State University of Buffalo, received a double masters in Business Education Library Science.
Worked as teacher librarian 1966-1975 Memphis City Schools
Teacher and librarian, 1981-2001 Buffalo Public Schools
Since retirement, a registered adult literacy volunteer
Roswell Park Cancer volunteer (FLOW) First ladies of Western NY
Active in all church activities, local, district, jurisdictional national.
Between 1977-80 teacher/counselor for the New York State Dept. of Civil Service. During those years, 50 young women that completed the program were able to rise from their jobless or welfare status and placed in a city or Federal government position.
God enabled her to write a proposal and present it to the NY State Collegiate Board in Albany, NY so that each person who completed this program would receive 3 hours of college credits. It was accepted. Many used that as a stepping stone to continue their education and one received a PhD and presently, working as an instructor at the University of Buffalo.
Mother Spight says, although blessed with a wonderfully, supportive husband and family who have allowed me to work freely with various civic and professional organizations that were challenging, as well as fulfilling; nothing is as rewarding as her relationship with God while working with His people.. Â
With over 50 years of experience, Lee Allen Spight Sr. is the pastor of the Holy Temple COGIC, Superintendent of the Love District in Jurisdiction II of Western New York, and chairman of the Superintendents' Board. He was the first born of Henry and Zelma Spight on October 11, 1940 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Six months later, the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. He has five siblings.
As a toddler, little Lee Allen woke up early in the morning singing. At 5 years old, he would sneak out of the house, early in the morning, to wait for his dad to get off from work after driving a taxi all night. This was their time together, because his father worked two to three jobs at a time to support the family.
At the age of 7, he would gather friends around and preach to them while standing on a box. Once, when his grandmother told him she wanted to take a picture of him, he posed with his hand in her ear. He thought that meant you were a real preacher.
Pastor Spight received his former education in Memphis, Tennessee. After high school, he entered the US Air Force and served for four years. During his tenure with the Air Force, he played football and worked as an office clerk, which enabled him to take several college courses. When the Lord called him in the ministry, he took religious courses through Memphis Theological Seminary.
For ten years, he worked for the UAW Union and was sent to school for training in Constitution, By-Laws and Parliamentary Procedures. He later used this training with the National COGIC while the late Bishop J. Patterson, Sr. was the Senior Bishop. He also helped to set up the first Constitutional By-Laws for Bountiful Blessings Ministry in Memphis Tennessee, along with Bishop G.E. Patterson.
His first on the job training in the ministry was under the auspices of Bishop J.O Patterson, Sr. He served as his assistant pastor for many years. In fact, it was Bishop Gilbert Patterson who gave him this advice: 'I would love for you to come and work with me, however, if you choose to go and work With Bishop Patterson, you will receive an education in this church, better than any college degree.'
Pastor Spight married Charlotte Jones on June 23, 1963. Bishop Gilbert Patterson was the best man at his wedding. Two wonderful children were born into this union, Cara Jeanine and Lee Allen, Jr.
Lee Allen felt a call into the ministry, in October of 1963. HE was ordained in 1966. The first church he pastured was in Maury City, Tennessee in 1972. In just under two years, he built a new worship center there ... This bricked, air conditioned edifice included living quarters for the pastor and his family, many offices, a baptizing pool, and new furniture throughout. This congregation grew tremendously, during his tenure as pastor. This building, which has received additions renovations, remains there today. Also, he assisted in building a church in Brownsville, Tennessee and was instrumental in choosing the pastor for it. After pasturing for a few months, he was made District Supt. of twelve churches.
In 1974, Pastor Spight was the first Elder to preach a communion message in the International Convocation of the COGIC. Previous to that time, only bishops delivered this message. Following that service, Pastor Spight received five offers to pastor other congregations.
During the 1980's, Pastor Spight worked at the Alden Correctional Facility as a Chaplain. He took many Saints there and conducted Bible study and services weekly.
Pastor Lee Allen Spight Sr. died on August 26, 2022.
First Lady, Mother Charlotte Spight
Married to District Superintendent/Pastor Lee A. Spight, Sr. for 50 years, as of June 23rd
Mother of two married children - Son Daughter
Grandmother of five and two bonus
Graduated in 1965 from Memphis State Univ.
Attended Buffalo State University of Buffalo, received a double masters in Business Education Library Science.
Worked as teacher librarian 1966-1975 Memphis City Schools
Teacher and librarian, 1981-2001 Buffalo Public Schools
Since retirement, a registered adult literacy volunteer
Roswell Park Cancer volunteer (FLOW) First ladies of Western NY
Active in all church activities, local, district, jurisdictional national.
Between 1977-80 teacher/counselor for the New York State Dept. of Civil Service. During those years, 50 young women that completed the program were able to rise from their jobless or welfare status and placed in a city or Federal government position.
God enabled her to write a proposal and present it to the NY State Collegiate Board in Albany, NY so that each person who completed this program would receive 3 hours of college credits. It was accepted. Many used that as a stepping stone to continue their education and one received a PhD and presently, working as an instructor at the University of Buffalo.
Mother Spight says, although blessed with a wonderfully, supportive husband and family who have allowed me to work freely with various civic and professional organizations that were challenging, as well as fulfilling; nothing is as rewarding as her relationship with God while working with His people.. Â
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Administration
Admin Name:
Barbara Reed Â
Admin Position:
Church Administrator Â
Phone:
Fax:
(716) 858-1858 Â
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Service Times
Sunday School 9:30am
Sunday Morning 11:00am
Tuesday Evening Bible Study 7:00pm
Thursday Evening Pastoral Ministry 7:00pm
Prayer Tuesday & Thursday 6:45pm
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ service times last updated on the 27th of February, 2024
Sunday Morning 11:00am
Tuesday Evening Bible Study 7:00pm
Thursday Evening Pastoral Ministry 7:00pm
Prayer Tuesday & Thursday 6:45pm
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ service times last updated on the 27th of February, 2024
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Holy Temple Church of God in Christ History
In 1924, the late Evangelist Lucy Smith from Chicago came to Buffalo, New York, and conducted a revival on Potter Street. Many souls were saved and baptized in the Holy Ghost. After the revival, the church rented a building at 142 William Street, and it was known as "The Pentecostal Church."
In 1934, Eld. T.J. Jennifer became the first pastor of the church, which then had 43 active members. Pastor Jennifer brought the church into fellowship with the Church of God in Christ. After the church had grown and expanded, they moved to a 30-story building at 501 Clinton Street. In 1934, Pastor Jennifer resigned and Overseer W. G. Shipman supervised the church.
Later that same year Eld. E. F. McClellan came from Memphis Tennessee and conducted a three-day revival, and at the end of the revival, the church unanimously elected Eld. McClellan as Pastor. On April 26, 1935 Eld McClellan was installed Pastor of 501 Clinton Street. After a revelation from God, he renamed the church Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ.
In 1940, Pastor McClellan and the congregation of Holy Temple bought a building at 96 Spruce Street, a former firehouse. As the church continued to grow, a larger edifice was needed for worship. The purchased site would be 572 Clinton Street, on the corner of Madison and Clinton Streets. In 1950 Pastor McClellan and the congregation celebrated the move by marching from 96 Spruce Street to 572 Clinton Street where they worshipped in the basement until the sanctuary was completed in 1952.
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Later that same year Eld. E. F. McClellan came from Memphis Tennessee and conducted a three-day revival, and at the end of the revival, the church unanimously elected Eld. McClellan as Pastor. On April 26, 1935 Eld McClellan was installed Pastor of 501 Clinton Street. After a revelation from God, he renamed the church Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ.
In 1940, Pastor McClellan and the congregation of Holy Temple bought a building at 96 Spruce Street, a former firehouse. As the church continued to grow, a larger edifice was needed for worship. The purchased site would be 572 Clinton Street, on the corner of Madison and Clinton Streets. In 1950 Pastor McClellan and the congregation celebrated the move by marching from 96 Spruce Street to 572 Clinton Street where they worshipped in the basement until the sanctuary was completed in 1952.
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"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
Matthew 18:20
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ listing was last updated on the 27th of February, 2024
