Angelus Temple

church, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Angelus Temple is a church in Los Angeles, California, founded by evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. It serves as the "mother church" for the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel (ICFG), which McPherson established in 1927. The ICFG is a Pentecostal denomination that emphasizes four themes: salvation, baptism with the Holy Spirit, healing, and the Second Coming of Christ. McPherson, a prominent radio preacher, built Angelus Temple with the help of her followers, and it became a center for her ministry, attracting thousands of worshippers with its blend of faith healing, music, and dramatic sermons. The church and its denomination have grown significantly since their founding, with millions of members worldwide.12

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…she was able to dedicate Angelus Temple in Los Angeles as the “mother church” of the Foursquare Gospel Association. From 1923 the organization grew to national and international importance.
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…she was able to dedicate Angelus Temple in Los Angeles as the “mother church” of the Foursquare Gospel Association. From 1923 the organization grew to national and international importance.
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