Called Out Believers In Christ 17th Church Anniversary Celebration
Jacksonville’s Pioneer Black-Led LGBTQIA+-Affirming Church Marks 17-Year Legacy of Sanctuary and Service
JACKSONVILLE, FL — Called Out Believers In Christ (COBIC) Fellowship Church announces its 17th Anniversary Celebration, taking place November 13–15, 2026, at The Venue Jax. The milestone honors nearly two decades of transformative ministry, local outreach, and spiritual shelter in Northeast Florida.
Founded out of a dire need to provide spiritual care for marginalized individuals serving at the Minority AIDS Coalition’s drop-in center, COBIC Fellowship has built an enduring legacy. While earlier groundbreaking ministries like Christ Church of Peace established affirming worship in Jacksonville, and Sovereign Ministries pioneered a focus on the Black LGBTQIA+ spiritual experience, COBIC Fellowship holds the distinction of being Jacksonville’s oldest Black-led, interracial, LGBTQIA+-affirming church.
“Seventeen years ago, we set out to create a place where no one had to choose between their faith and their identity,” said Senior Pastor and Co-Founder Deweyne J. Robinson, Sr.. “Our journey began by offering spiritual refuge to those who felt spiritually homeless. Today, we celebrate 17 years of moving hundreds toward excellence, creating genuine community, and serving as a safe haven in Jesus’ name.”
Beyond weekly worship, COBIC Fellowship’s legacy includes co-founding the Colors Resource Center and the Avenue of Rainbows initiative, annual community food and clothing giveaways, and ongoing advocacy for health and social equality throughout Jacksonville.
The three-day celebration features:
1. Friday, Nov 13 (6:30 PM): A formal “Black Tie Affair” Gala honoring community leaders making an impact across Jacksonville ($50 ticket).
2. Saturday, Nov 14 (6:30 PM): A Unity Concert featuring live gospel music, dance, and spoken word ($50 ticket).
3. Sunday, Nov 15 (10:00 AM): A Grand Worship Service open to the public free of charge, featuring keynote speaker Bishop Shon Stewart of Freedom Church Houston.
Tickets for the Gala and Concert can be purchased via Eventbrite at
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cobic-17th-church-anniversary-gala-celebration-experience-tickets-1992294123354](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cobic-17th-church-anniversary-gala-celebration-experience-tickets-1992294123354). For more information, visit
Linktr.ee/cobicfellowship or call (904) 469-6625.
About COBIC Fellowship Church
Called Out Believers In Christ (COBIC) Fellowship is an interracial, LGBTQIA+-affirming
3 Christian ministry based in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded on the principles of faith, dedication, and community service, COBIC Fellowship provides an authentic spiritual sanctuary dedicated to moving individuals toward spiritual and personal excellence.
