Aug 25 2023
PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – DR MRS LYDIA ODEDEJI
The New Testament uses clothing imagery to describe three different, but closely related, aspects of our relationship with God. First, it emphasizes our union w...Posted - Admin
NEWS BLOG
Aug 25 2023
A LOT OF SIGNIFICANT EVENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN OUR NATION – DR MRS LYDIA ODEDEJI
Between our last conference and now, a lot of significant events have occurred in our Nation. These events affected virtually every sector of Nigerian State.&n...Posted - Admin
May 19, 2023
STATE OF THE NATION – BISHOP JAMES ODEDEJI
Between our last Synod and now, a lot of significant events have occurred in our Nation. These events had affected virtually every sector of Nigerian State.&nb...Posted - Admin
May 19, 2023
THE LORD WILL FIGHT FOR YOU –BISHOP JAMES ODEDEJI
Life is a battlefield, right from the womb to the grave. There is always a battle to fight and a struggle for something. There are enemies everywhere. Every man or w...Posted - Admin
May 8, 2023
DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST IS A GREAT WORTHY COMPANION TO THE STATE – MR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU
At the Thanksgiving Service of celebration of decade of Glory of the Episcopacy of the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji held at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Ca...Posted - Admin
Apr 30, 2023
BE GOOD SHEPHERDS! - BISHOP ODEDEJI TASKS DIOCESAN WOMEN ORGANISATION.
Women in the Diocese of Lagos West have again been urged to exemplify the qualities of Jesus Christ as the good Shepherd. This call was made by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Angl...Posted - Admin
April 8, 2023
DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST CELEBRATES 2023 JESUS FESTIVAL IN GRAND STYLE
It was a memorable celebration of the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ as all roads led to the Diocesan Field in GRA Ikeja on Saturday 8th of April 2...Posted - Admin
Mar 11, 2023
2023 ELECTION - BISHOP ODEDEJI URGE NIGERIANS TO BE HOPEFUL
A call has gone to Nigerians not to be crestfallen and disappointed about current electoral process, but to be hopeful and resolute, that all will be well. This...Posted - Admin
Jan 02, 2023
LAGOS WEST COMMENCES 2023 WITH A CLERGY AND WIVES RETREAT
It is customary for Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) to commence the year with clergy and wives retreat. Year 2023 was no exception. Most clergy looked forward to attending the retreat as...Posted - Admin
Dec 21, 2022
BISHOP ODEDEJI FETES DIOCESAN BOARD MEMBERS, OTHERS TO XMAS GET-TOGETHER.
As its customary during the yuletide, the Lord Bishop, Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Lydia Olukemi Odedeji once again hoste...Posted - Admin
Nov 21, 2022
BISHOP JAMES ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES 2022 TRIUMPHANT CONVOCATION
The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the 2022 edition of Triumphant Convocation. The event brings together annually the parishioners ...Posted - Admin
Oct 25, 2022
Bishop Odedeji Receives Church Music Award
The Bishop, Diocese of Lagos West, Anglican Communion, the Right Reverend Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, has been given award for promoting choral and gospel music excellence around the World. Or...Posted - Admin
Aug 26, 2022
UNDERSTANDING THE TIME – DR. MRS. LYDIA ODEDEJI
Understanding the times we are in is so crucial to our walk with God, our Christian faith, our preparation and readiness for Christ when He returns. 1 Chronicles 12:23 – 38 - Now thes...Posted - Admin
Sept 29, 2022
DLW YOUTH GRADUATED FROM PETER AKINOLA FOUNDATION, ABEOKUTA
Youth Empowerment as part of the three cardinal visions of the Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, some youth were sent to Peter Akinola Foundation in Abe...Posted - Admin
Aug 26, 2022
NIGERIA IS SLIDING SWIFTLY TOWARDS A FAILED STATE – DR. MRS. LYDIA OLUKEMI ODEDEJI
Nigeria is sliding swiftly towards a failed State, all our economic indices are pointing to the direction of a total recession that may not be easily reversed. Ours is becoming a banana republic...Posted - Admin
July 10, 2022
WHEREVER YOU ARE POSTED HUMBLE YOURSELF – BISHOP JAMES ODEDEJI
At the 2022 Trinity Priesthood Ordination held at St Andrew’s Anglican, Akinyele, Ipaja, Lagos held on Sunday July 10, 2022, the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji charged the newly priested th...Posted - Admin
July 12, 2022
MENTORING AND SHEPHERDING FOR A FRUITFUL AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE AND MINISTRY: THE PRIEST AND LAITY
MENTORING AND SHEPHERDING FOR A FRUITFUL AND SUCCESSFUL LIFE AND MINISTRY: THE PRIEST AND LAITY
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Jun 29, 2022
WHAT MIND DO YOU BRING INTO THE MINISTRY? – RT REVD JAMES ODEDEJI
At the 2022 Trinity Diaconate Ordination held on Wednesday, 29th June, 2022 at St Jude’s Anglican Church, Magodo GRA, Lagos, the Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji charged the eig...Posted - Admin
May 29, 2022
STEWARDS YOUR SERVICE TO GOD MUST BE WITH DEDICATION AND JOY SAYS BISHOP ODEDEJI
The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West of the Anglican Communion, The Rt. Revd. Olusola Odedeji has observed that not all services are acceptable to God; no matter the magnitude of the service....Posted - Admin
May 20, 2022
STATE OF THE NATION – RT REVD JAMES ODEDEJI
The nation is sharply divided along religious, ethnic, and political affiliations. It has never
been this bad in the history of Nigeria. There is palpable fear all over the country - fea...Posted - Admin
May 20, 2022
DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN NIGERIAS EDUCATION SECTOR-ANGLICAN BISHOP, CALLS FOR THE ABOLITION OF ALMAJIRIS SYSTEM
The Bishop of Diocese of Lagos West, Anglican Communion, The Rt. Rev Olusola Odedeji has called on the federal government to declare a state of emergency on the education sector saying the secto...Posted - Admin
May 20, 2022
DRY BONES WILL RISE AGAIN – RT REVD DR OLUSOLA ODEDEJI
Symbolically, this vision is about the resurrection of Israel as a nation. The dry and disconnected bones represent how God’s people had been defeated, divided and scattered in exile. Only...Posted - Admin
May 19, 2022
BISHOP ODEDEJI BEGINS SYNOD 2022 IN GRAND STYLE
As years pass by in the episcopate of the incumbent Diocesan and Bishop of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji, he holds the 3rd Session of the 8th Synod tagge...Posted - Admin
April 16, 2022
BISHOP JAMES ODEDEJI INVITES YOU TO 2022 JESUS FESTIVAL
The Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, the Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) invites all Anglicans and lovers of God to 2022 Jesus Festival to celebrate the risen LOR...Posted - Admin
Mar 20, 2022
UPHOLD SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE - BISHOP ODEDEJI CHARGES NEWLY ENROLLED DIOCESAN MOTHERS.
A call has gone to the newly enrolled members of the Mothers' Union, Diocese of Lagos West, Anglican Communion, to uphold the sanctity of marriage, and ensure a stable family with a view to build a...Posted - Admin
Feb 14, 2022
WOMEN ORGANIZATION HOLDS 2022 VALENTINE SCHOOL OUTREACH ACROSS LAGOS STATE
Lay readers in the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, have been admonished to resolve to trust God absolutely, renew their commitment to commune with God daily in prayers...Posted - Admin
Feb 10, 2022
BE HEAVENLY FOCUSED DIOCESAN GUILD OF ALTAR SERVERS URGED
A call has gone to the Diocese of Lagos West' Guild of Altar Servers to dwell in the altar,and be heavenly focused. The Archdeacon of Agege Archdeaconry Ven.Babatunde Adegoroye made this call on S...Posted - Admin
Jan 5, 2022
LAYREADERS ADMONISHED ON TRUE DEDICATION TO WORK OF GOD.
Lay readers in the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, have been admonished to resolve to trust God absolutely, renew their commitment to commune with God daily in praye...Posted - Admin Jan 5, 2022
LAYREADERS ADMONISHED ON TRUE DEDICATION TO WORK OF GOD.
Lay readers in the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, have been admonished to resolve to trust God absolutely, renew their commitment to commune with God daily in praye...Posted - Admin
Jan 20, 2022
MAMA LAGOS WEST CONVOCATED FROM UNILAG WITH PHD DEGREE
The wife of the Bishop of Lagos West who also doubled as the Diocesan Women President of the Diocese, Mrs Lydia Olukemi Odedeji graduated from University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos with PHD degree on ...Posted - Admin
Jan 16, 2022
BE STEADFAST IN THE FACE OF CHALLENGES BISHOP ODEDEJI URGES WOMEN AND THE GIRL CHILD.
The Bishop, Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji has called on women and the girl child in the diocese to be steadfast in the face of challenges of life. He made this c...Posted - Admin
Jan 03, 2022
WHAT YOU GIVE TO THE MINISTRY IS WHAT THE MINISTRY GIVES BACK TO YOU – BISHOP JAMES ODEDEJI
The Diocese of Lagos West always begin a New Year with Clergy, Workers and Wives Retreat. This year’s edition held at Bishop Ajayi Crowther Memorial Anglican, Gowon Estate on Monday, January 3rd,...Posted - Admin
Jan 01, 2022
Seek Divine Guidance in 2022 Bishop Odedeji Urges Nigerians
The Lord Bishop, Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji has called on Nigerians to look up to God for divine guidance in their journey through life. He ...Posted - Admin
Dec 7, 2021
EQUIPPING YOUTHS TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES
The Anglican Diocese of Lagos West is on the march. The Diocesan, The Rt. Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, and his team have taken great steps to assure its future by investing considerably in the f...Posted - Admin
Dec 13, 2021
BISHOP ODEDEJI DEDICATES CLASSROOMS, LIBRARY AT SAMUEL ADEGBITE ANGLICAN COLLEGE, IDIMU.
The Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) has taken another step forward in her commitment to improving the quality of education in Nigeria. The Lord Bishop, Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedej...Posted - Admin
Dec 7, 2021
PRESS RELEASE - 2O21 TRIUMPHANT CONVOCATION IS A REALITY
Triumphant Convocation is the gathering of Anglicans across the Diocese of Lagos West and neighbouring Dioceses for God’s supernatural visitation and to pray for the nation of Nigeria. This year ...Posted - Admin
Nov 20, 2021
NO MEMBER OF THIS DIOCESE IS EXPECTED TO GO TO HELL – BISHOP JAMES ODEDEJI
At the 22nd Diocesan Anniversary of the Diocese of Lagos West held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, the Diocesan Bishop, Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, during his remark, made a clarion call cha...Posted - Admin
Nov 20, 2021
DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST HELD HER 22ND DIOCESAN ANNIVERSARY
The 22nd Anniversary of the Diocese of Lagos West was held on Saturday November 20, 2022 at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos at 2pm. The Anniversary Thanksgiving w...Posted - Admin
Nov 10, 2021
To fulfill destiny in a grand style you must never confuse whom you are.
If you don’t know whom you are, satan, circumstances a...Posted - Admin
DIVCCON 2021 BIBLE STUDY QUOTES – BISHOP FOREMAN NEDISON
You cannot act like men if you do not know your identity.To fulfill destiny in a grand style you must never confuse whom you are.
If you don’t know whom you are, satan, circumstances a...Posted - Admin
Nov 9, 2021
QUIT YOU LIKE MEN, BE STRONG – MOST REVD HENRY NDUKUBA
The Spiritual life of the Corinthians Christians and our todays pointed clearly to their immaturity in Christian character, lack of genuine spirituality which manifested in their lack of courage, w...Posted - Admin
Oct 12, 2021
MAMA LAGOS WEST BAGS HER PHD DEGREE
The wife of the Bishop of Lagos West who also capped as the Diocesan Women President of the Diocese, Mrs Lydia Olukemi Odedeji defended her PHD thesis today October 12, 2021 at the University of La...Posted - Admin
Jul 5, 2021
HOW TO PLEASE GOD IN CORRUPT SOCIETY - BISHOP ODEDEJI
The Anglican Dioceses of Lagos West and Awori recently held a joint Clergy School at Caroline Adefiola Women Conference Centre, Ipaja, Lagos. Speaking on the theme: “Living to please God in a cor...Posted - Admin
May 21, 2021
STATE OF THE NATION – BISHOP ODEDEJI
Our nation is going through many challenges. Nigeria is polarized presently by those who have lost hope and want the country to break up and those who are optimistic that with the right leadership,...Posted - Admin May 21, 2021
WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS - BISHOP ODEDEJI
Life is a battlefield, right from the womb to the grave. There is always a battle to fight and a struggle for something. There are enemies everywhere. Every man or woman will fight his or her own b...Posted - Admin
May 21, 2021
BISHOP ODEDEJI URGES BUHARI TO DECLARE STATE OF EMERGENCY ON SECURITY
Speaking in Lagos at the 1st Session of the 8th Synod of the Diocese of Lagos West with the theme: “We are more than Conquerors,” Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Chief of Staff to Lagos State governm...Posted - Admin May 22, 2021
LAGOS WEST ANGLICAN DIOCESE HOLDS HER SYNOD
LAGOS WEST ANGLICAN DIOCESE HOLDS HER SYNODPosted - Admin May 1, 2021
BISHOP ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES THE SYNOD 2021
The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the 1st Session of the 8th Synod. The Synod holds between Thursday, 20th May and Sunday, 23rd May, ...Posted - Admin
Nov 11, 2020
THE DECADE OF THE REIGN OF GOD
As required by the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 1997 (as amended) Archbishop Nicholas D. Okoh retired administratively as the Primate of All Nigeria and Arc...Posted - Admin
May 21, 2021
GOD’S EXPECTATIONS OF HIS MEN – BISHOP JAMES ODEDEJI
It is a privilege to be considered as His men. God is not asking from His men things that are ambiguous. It a great privilege to be called into a sacred ministry.  God’s expectation from his ...Posted - Admin
Sept 10, 2020
LAGOS WEST DIOCESE HOLDS VIRTUAL SYNOD
The Bishop of the Diocese, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji while making the announcement said the Synod with the theme: ‘the Just shall live by Faith’ (Rom 1:17) will hold simultaneously ...Posted - Admin
Sept 10, 2020
THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH
Many of us know the story of Martin Luther, at one time an obscure Roman Catholic monk, who entered the monastery seeking to be set free from the heavy burden of guilt he felt because of his sin. T...Posted - Admin
Sept 10, 2020
BISHOP ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES 1-DAY VIRTUAL SYNOD FOR 2020
The Diocesan Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces a one day virtual Synod for 2020. This is the first of it kind in the history of Diocese of La...Posted - Admin
July 23, 2020
VENERABLE GOKE AGARA ELECTED BISHOP OF IDO ANI
The Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) gladly announces the election of our amiable Dean of Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), GRA, Ikeja, the Venerable and Mrs Adegoke Ag...Posted - Admin
Jun 16, 2020
This was the submission of the Rt. Revd Dr James Odedeji, Bishop of the Anglican Dio...Posted - Admin
BISHOP ODEDEJI CHARGE BELIEVERS TO STAND OUT FOR GOD
True believers must dare to stand out for the Lord, dare to be different, no matter the circumstances.This was the submission of the Rt. Revd Dr James Odedeji, Bishop of the Anglican Dio...Posted - Admin
2020-4-21
COVID 19 - Diocese of Lagos West Donates Palliative Items To Lagosians
The Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) in continuation of her Christian Social Responsibility programme for pandemic COVID-19 lockdown extended donation of food items to people in Oworosoki...Posted - Admin
April 2, 2020
DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST DONATES MATERIALS AND MONEY TO SUPPORT THE BATTLE AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji had donated materials worth more than N5 million and undisclosed sum of money to support t...Posted - Admin
Mar 26, 2020
Our attention has just been drawn to the establishment of a new Church called Orthodox Anglican Church in...Posted - Admin
URGENT INFORMATION TO ALL CLEEGY AND MEMBERS OF THE DIOCESE
We convey Calvary greeting to you in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Our attention has just been drawn to the establishment of a new Church called Orthodox Anglican Church in...Posted - Admin
2020-1-11
DIOCESE OF LAGOS WEST HOLDS PRAYER CONFERENCE
The Diocese of Lagos West held a Prayer Conference on Saturday January 11, 2020 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja in Lagos. There were sessions of prayers led by clergymen. Acco...Posted - Admin
Nov 18, 2019
BISHOP ODEDEJI COMMISSIONS 20 INDUSTIAL BORE HOLES ACROSS NIGERIA
The Rt Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji commissioned twenty (20) industrial bore holes across Lagos State and some parts of Nigeria to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglica...Posted - Admin
Nov 20, 2019
LAGOS WEST, IF YOU ABIDE IN CHRIST, GOD WILL BE YOUR REFUGE – MOST REVD NICHOLAS OKOH
At the 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Primate of All Nigeria, the Most Revd Dr. Nicholas Okoh charged the congregation to abide in Christ so that the Lord J...Posted - Admin
Oct 30, 2019
HELP FROM ABOVE - BISHOP FOREMAN NEDISON
HELP OF MAN - Classified in the Bible as vain help Ps 60:7 The help of man is false, vain and Psalm 118:8. Those who looks for help of man has settle for frustration. Nobody can dissappoin...Posted - Admin
Nov 20, 2019
DIOCESAN CHORAL COMPETITION/LECTURE
Thursday – Saturday, August 29-31, 2019
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIOCESAN WOMEN CONFERENCE
Sunday, Septe...Posted - Admin
20TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Sunday, August 11, 2019DIOCESAN CHORAL COMPETITION/LECTURE
Thursday – Saturday, August 29-31, 2019
Oct 6, 2019
On 20th November 1999, the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion was inaugurated and the first Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev...Posted - Admin
PRESS RELEASE
Our Diocese is 20, rejoicing in the Lord.On 20th November 1999, the Diocese of Lagos West, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion was inaugurated and the first Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev...Posted - Admin
May 18, 2019
THESE ARE PERILOUS TIMES - Bishop Dapo Asaju
The opening ceremony of the synod is always an event that every parishioner of the Anglican Communion looks forward to. For those who belong to the Diocese of Lagos West therefore, it is a unique o...Posted - Admin
May 18, 2019
WORK ON NEW DLW HOSPITAL BEGINS SOON
A new DLW Medical Centre is underway, following the demolition of the former facility at Agege to give way to the standard-gauge railway line being constructed by the Federal Government.Posted - Admin
Jan 31, 2019
BISHOP ODEDEJI CELEBRTATES 50 BIRTHDAY
The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt. Revd. Dr. Olusola James Odedeji celebrated his 50th Birthday and 30th Anniversary of Ministerial Duties at the Archbishop Vining Memorial C...Posted - Admin
Jan 16, 2018
The committee is saddled with engaging governorshi...Posted - Admin
Lagos West Diocese gets committee for 2019 Election monitoring
The Lagos West Diocese of the Anglican Communion has inaugurated the 2019 election Sensitisation, Mobilisation and Observation Committee.The committee is saddled with engaging governorshi...Posted - Admin
Jan 1, 2019
BISHOP ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES 2019 DIOCESAN THEME
The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the 2019 Diocesan theme, God is our Refuge and Strength (Psalm 46:1). According to him, the Churc...Posted - Admin
Nov 20, 2018
LAGOS WEST CELEBRATES 19TH ANNIVERSARY
The faithful Anglicans gathered in Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA, Ikeja to celebrate the faithfulness of God for 19th year of inauguration of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican ...Posted - Admin
Nov 20, 2018
MAKE NOISE ABOUT 2018 TRIUMPHANT CONVOCATION – Bishop Odedeji
The Rt Revd Dr. James Odedeji, the Diocesan Bishop of Lagos West charged the congregation at the 19th year Anniversary of the Diocese of Lagos West to make noise to the populace about the 2018 Triu...Posted - Admin
May 27, 2018
CHURCH IS BUILT TO HEAR GOD – Bishop James Odedeji
At the dedication of new ultra-modern Church building of Egbe Archdeaconry headquarters of the Diocese of Lagos West, Our Saviour’s Anglican Church, Egbe, the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt Revd Dr Jame...Posted - Admin
May 18, 2018
MESSAGE TO LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR
Of all the States in Nigeria, Lagos State, known for its excellence and aquatic splendour, continues to maintain its lead. The State has been very lucky in its choice of leadership, most especially...Posted - Admin May 18, 2018
WORLD AND NIGERIA AFFAIRS
In the gospel of St. Mark 13:7-9a, the Bible says “When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. ...Posted - Admin May 18, 2018
MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD
The source of our help is both personal and impeccably competent. Thus, we are not fret over the hills, nor try to hide in their fleeting shadows — the Lord made heaven and earth. “The ...Posted - Admin
Mar 17, 2018
BISHOP ODEDEJI DEDICATED SECONDARY SCHOOL DONATED BY SAMUEL ADEGBITE FOUNDATION
Samuel Adegbite Foundation made another landmark by building a secondary school and donated it to the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion). According to the Adegbite family, they thought of g...Posted - Admin
Feb 13, 2018
UPRIGHT LIVING
Upright living is not negotiable for men of God because we are not the owner of the Word we are preaching. God is the owner. We are only privilege to publish it. To be upright is to stand before Go...Posted - Admin
Jun 29, 2017
I HAVE NO CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU – Bishop Odedeji
At the 2017 Trinity Ordination, the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji, charged the new Deacons and Priests that he had no congratulations to them because one must not congratula...Posted - Admin
May 21, 2017
BISHOP ODEDEJI LAID FOUNDATION OF A NEW BISHOP SCOURT
The Climax of the third Session of the sixth Synod was the foundation laying of a new ultra modern Bishop s Court of the Diocesan Bishop of the Lagos West. After the recession from the thanksgiving...Posted - Admin
May 20, 2017
THE WORLD TODAY
In the 2016 general election in United States of America (USA), there were dissenting voices as regards the acceptability of the result of the election results. Mr. Donald Trump was the flag beare...Posted - Admin May 19, 2017
ARISE, SHINE FOR YOUR LIGHT IS COME (ISAIAH 60: 1)
Our Diocesan theme for this year which is also God s Charge for us this year is “Arise, shine for your light has come” taken from Isaiah 60: 1. The prophet Isaiah wrote these words 700 years befor...Posted - Admin May 20, 2017
LAGOS STATE IS INDEED A TRAIL BLAZER
The year 2017 is very remarkable in the history of our State, the Centre of Excellence and Aquatic Splendour, as it marks the golden jubilee of its existence as a state. The State was created out ...Posted - Admin May 19, 2017
STATE OF THE NATION
However, an 18 year old boy or girl cannot be said to be a toddler anymore. Many of them may have been in the University, while some may have graduated. Can we therefore say that our nation has m...Posted - Admin
May 18, 2017
SYNOD PRAYER
Almighty God and our heavenly Father, who dwells in unapproachable light. We praise you and thank you for the light of your glory which shines upon your Church throughout the world at all times. We...Posted - Admin
Mar 26, 2017
WOMEN, ARISE AND SHINE (Isaiah 60:1) – Mama Lagos West
God having created Adam in His image planted him in the garden of Eden. He had made adequate provision for all that man would need for survival. It was in a bid to assist man to be fruitful, mult...Posted - Admin
Mar 12, 2017
I SAW MYSELF PREACHING IN A BIG CHURCH – Bishop Odedeji
It was a memorable day at the dedication of new ultramodern building of St Paul s Anglican Church, Oke-Afa, Isolo, Lagos as a new history was made in the Diocese of Lagos West. It was a joyous occa...Posted - Admin
Mar 9, 2017
LAGOS WEST SIGNED DEED OF DOCUMENTS FOR LAND
The Diocesan Bishop, Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji made another landmark as he approved the signing of the document of the landed property acquired for Priests Estate in the Diocese of Lagos West.Posted - Admin
Jan 1, 2017
BISHOP ODEDEJI NEW YEAR MESSAGE
It gives us great joy to address Christians and non-Christians at this point in our country’s history as we again mark the birth of the Prince of Peace. It is more than two millennia since the Savi...Posted - Admin Jan 8, 2017
CHRIST THE ANOINTED ONE: THE ANOINTING UPON AND THE ANOINTING WITHIN
Today we celebrate the baptism of Christ at this Epiphany season and His confirmation by the descent of the Holy Spirit as a dove and the Voice from Heaven saying. This is my beloved Son in whom I ...Posted - Admin
Nov 22, 2016
VEN GOKE AGARA BECOMES THE DEAN OF AVMCC, IKEJA
The agitation of the people over who succeeded the Rt Revd Abel Ajibodu (Bishop of Ile-Oluji) the former Dean of Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), Ikeja was calmed as the Bishop ...Posted - Admin
Nov 22, 2016
IT IS YOUR TURN TO TRIUMPH – BISHOP ODEDEJI
We are not created to be LOSERS. We must reject the spirit of AVERAGE because this is not the intent and purpose of God for us as a Nation, a State, a Church, Diocese, family and of course individu...Posted - Admin
Nov 8, 2016
An average Anglican is familiar with Women Organi...Posted - Admin
BISHOP ODEDEJI HOLDS DIOCESAN MEN FELLOWSHIP
An average Anglican is familiar with Women Organi...Posted - Admin
Aug 28, 2015
ATTITUDE WILL MAKE YOU TO BE PREFERED – Bishop Odedeji
At the 2016 Diocesan Women Conference held at Caroline Adefiola Adebiyi Memorial Women Conference, Ipaja, Lagos, the Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, in his sermon emphasiz...Posted - Admin
July 24, 2016
ABEL AJIBODU AND TWO OTHERS CONSECRATED BISHOPS
One cannot over emphasized the electrifying atmosphere of the Service of Consecration of Bishops and Presentation of Archbishop and Dean of the Church of Nigeria held on Sunday July 24, 2016 at the...Posted - Admin
Aug 15, 2016
I AM GOING AS A MISSIONARY TO ILE-OLUJI DIOCESE – VEN ABEL AJIBODU
While the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Ile-Oluji was expressing his appreciation during the Bishops’ hour at the 2016 Joint Clergy School of the Dioceses of Lagos West, Awori and Ijebu South West...Posted - Admin
Jun 2, 2016
VEN AJIBODU ELECTED THE BISHOP OF ILE-OLUJI
It was shocking news to the Bishop-Elect of Ile-Oluji Diocese, the Venerable Abel Olu Ajibodu while on bed at around 1:30am of Thursday June 2, 2016 when he received a telephone call and he was add...Posted - Admin
May 21, 2016
ASSESSMENT CHANGED TO MISSION FUND – Bishop Odedeji
The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji, informed the Synod Delegates that the nomenclature ASSESSMENT is now changed to MISSION FUND. This is beca...Posted - Admin
May 20, 2016
LAGOS WEST DIOCESE HONOURED THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE – MR. FATAI OWOSENI
The Diocesan Bishop of Lagos West Diocese, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji on behalf of Diocese of Lagos West honoured the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, Mr. Fatai Owoseni for his gall...Posted - Admin
April 3, 2015
WITH DAVID, THAT GOD IS UNQUESTIONABLE – Bishop Segun Adeyemi
According to the Rt Revd Segun Adeyemi, the Bishop of Kwara Diocese, the theme, the Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23:1), includes the assurance of salvation. The Psalm is a publication of experience o...Posted - Admin
April 19, 2014
LAGOS WEST DIOCESE CELEBRATES EASTER IN GRAND STYLE
The atmosphere and the colour of the 2016 Jesus Festival was very magnetic and magnificent. The attendance was more than the formal editions. The parade of the Anglican Communion Brigades in their ...Posted - Admin
Mar 3, 2016
VENERABLE ONAYEMI FINISHED THE ORDAINED MINISTRY WITHOUT BLEMISH – Bishop Odedeji
The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji speaking at the retirement service of Venerable Onayemi, acknowledged Venerable Onayemi as a child of God, an Anglican ...Posted - Admin
April 3, 2015
LAGOS WEST OBSERVES PRESIDENTIAL AND PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION
The Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) deployed over 20 buses with observers to the 27 Local Government Areas of Lagos State to observe the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections of our g...Posted - Admin
May 16, 2015
WE DO NOT TAKE MONEY FROM ANY POLITICAL PARTY – Bishop Odedeji
The routine of observing the Electoral processes in Lagos State by the Diocese of Lagos West necessitated the courtesy visit of the Lord Bishop of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji ...Posted - Admin
Jan 4, 2015
LAGOS WEST CLERGY & WIVES RETREAT TO BEGIN THE YEAR 2015
The Diocese of Lagos West began the year in earnest as the Clergy and their wives retreated for a day, (the second day of the New Year) at the Anglican Church of the Pentecost, Festac, Lagos. The m...Posted - Admin
Oct 4, 2015
LAGOS WEST BAILS OUT 6 HURSING MOTHERS
Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) bails out six nursing mothers trapped in Ilogbo Central Hospital, Ajangbadi, Lagos with five hundred and seven thousand naira. The women could not be disc...Posted - Admin
May 17, 2015
BISHOP ODEDEJI ANNOUNCES SYNOD 2015
The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the First Session of the Sixth Synod of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion). The Synod com...Posted - Admin
Oct 4, 2015
I DO NOT COLLECT ONE KOBO TO PREFER ANY PRIEST – Bishop Odedeji
The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), the Rt. Revd. Dr. James Olusola Odedeji exclaimed, ‘I do not collect one kobo because I want to prefer any priests. This he said at the...Posted - Admin
Jan 15, 2015
BISHOP ODEDEJI ORDAINS 15 AT TRINITY ORDINATION
The Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion), The Rt. Revd Dr James Olusola Odedeji ordained nine new deacons and six new priests at a colourful ceremony of Trinity Ordination held ...Posted - Admin Nov 20, 2015
BISHOP ODEDEJI INAUGURATES ROYAL GEM AND VESSELS FELLOWSHIP
The tempo of pursuing the three fold agenda of the Lord Bishop of Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji is in alarming rate. The Youth Development and Empowerment are becomin...Posted - Admin Jan 1, 2015
This year 2015, you will never experience shame, misfortune and disappointment and everything i...Posted - Admin
2015 PROPHETIC PRAYER
“They looked unto Him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” (Psalms 34:5).This year 2015, you will never experience shame, misfortune and disappointment and everything i...Posted - Admin
Nov 18-21, 2014
LAGOS WEST CRUSADES IN 4-DAY TRIUMPHANT CONVOCATION
The Lord Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Olusola Odedeji announces the second edition of 4-Day Triumphant Convocation Crusade which comes up between Tuesday November 18 a...Posted - Admin
Jul 05, 2014
IT IS BETTER TO BE POSTED TO DIOCESES WHERE THERE ARE BOKO HARAM – MOST REVD EDMUND AKANYA
The atmosphere of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral GRA, Ikeja, Lagos was charged with awesomeness of the presence of God as the Most Revd Edmund Akanya declared the Word of God at th...Posted - Admin Feb 2, 2014
AVMCC PEOPLE ALSO NEED THE GOSPEL – BISHOP ODEDEJI
The Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji installed Venerable and Mrs Abel Ajibodu as the 4th Dean of the Cathedral on Sunday February 2, 2014 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos a...Posted - Admin
May 19, 2014
BISHOP ODEDEJI SPOKE ON HIS OUR VISION AND THE ROAD SO FAR
On our assumption of office as the 2nd Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, particularly during the One-Day Synod held on 3rd October, 2013, we shared our vision with the Church, namely: Spiritual ...Posted - Admin
May 19, 2014
BISHOP ODEDEJI CLOSES SYNOD 2014 WITH PREFERMENT
The 3rd Session of the 5th Synod, which is the maiden full synod of the Rt Revd Olusola James Odedeji, closes in a glamorous way because the Bishop puts smiles on the faces of some priests. The mat...Posted - Admin 2014
2014 BISHOP S CHARGE
With this salutation from Apostle Paul to the Ephesian Churches, we warmly welcome you all to the 3rd Session of our Fifth Synod with the theme “......We will serve the Lord”. Joshua 24:15. ...Posted - Admin May 15, 2014
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LAGOS WEST DIOCESAN SYNOD
The Diocese of Lagos West announces her 3rd Session of the 5th Synod. The Synod will come up between Thursday 15th and Sunday 18th 2014 and the theme is WE WILL SERVE THE LORD. (Joshua 24:15)....Posted - Admin
April 19, 2014
LAGOS WEST CELEBRATES EASTER IN FANFARE
Many remembered the Jesus Festival of old Lagos Diocese at Easter as the Diocese of Lagos West celebrated the maiden edition of Jesus Festival on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Diocesan Field besi...Posted - Admin Feb 24, 2014
BISHOP ODEDEJI CELEBRATES 1 YEAR OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
It’s just like yesterday when the news reached the entire Diocese of Lagos West of the election of Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji as the second Bishop of the Diocese on Wednesday January 9, 2013. Th...Posted - Admin
Oct 30, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI DEDICATES VICARAGE IN OLDEST CHURCH
It sounds unbelievable that a parish Church established about 130years ago had no befitting vicarage. This is the case of St Peter’s Anglican Church, Isheri-Oke in Ikeja Archdeaconry of the Diocese...Posted - Admin
2014
BISHOP ODEDEJI SETS OUT TO WORK
The Rt. Revd. James Olusola Odedeji began his work in earnest as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West. The Diocese was zoned in his schedule of his familiarisation tour which began with t...Posted - Admin
Feb 2, 2014
VEN AND MRS ABEL AJIBODU IS INSTALLED AS DEAN OF AVMCC, IKEJA
It was a memorable day for the worshippers of Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, GRA Ikeja as the 4th Dean of the great Cathedral was installed. The Ven and Mrs Abel Oluyemi Ajibodu were ...Posted - Admin
Jan 4, 2014
VEN AND MRS ABEL RESUMES AS DEAN OF AVMCC, IKEJA
The members of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral GRA, Ikeja gave a warm welcome to the Venerable and Mrs Abel Oluyemi Ajibodu as they resumed officially as the Dean of the great Cathe...Posted - Admin
Nov 20, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI PREFERED 8 ARCHDEACONS AND 5 CANONS
As part of the maiden anniversary of the Diocese of the Lagos West, the Bishop, the Rt Revd Olusola James Odedeji preferred some of his clergy. It was also an opportunity for him to announce the De...Posted - Admin Nov 15, 2013
I DECIDED TO ENTER MY OWN SHOES NOT ANYBODY – BISHOP ODEDEJI
On Friday, November 15, 2013, the Rt Revd Olusola James Odedeji granted to be interviewed by the Press men from four media houses in Nigeria namely; Guardian Newspaper, The Nation, Punch and Flash ...Posted - Admin
Oct 3, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI SPOKE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION
At the 1-Day Synod of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. During his Presidential Char...Posted - Admin Oct 3, 2013
BISHOP HOLDS ONE DAY SYNOD
On this note therefore, we return all honour, glory, adoration and majesty unto our God for all His goodness and loving kindness upon our Diocese. Precisely on Wednesday, 9th of January, 2013 the ...Posted - Admin
July 7, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI DEACONED 7 AND PRIESTED 16
On Sunday, 7th of July, 2013 at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, was a glorious and memorable day in the life of the Rt Revd James Olusola Odedeji when he deaconed...Posted - Admin Feb 13, 2013
SCHOLARSHIP FOR ONE UNDERGRADUATE
A family in the Anglican Church of the Ascension, Opebi, Lagos in Opebi Archdeaconry of the Diocese of Lagos West (Anglican Communion) is offering a scholarship scheme for the youth in the parishes...Posted - Admin
Feb 24, 2013
BISHOP ODEDEJI IS ENTHRONED AS LAGOS WEST BISHOP
The journey to enthronement since the consecration of the Rt. Revd. Olusola James Odedeji on Sunday February 24, 2013 ended on Sunday April 28, 2013. The Rt Revd Dr Olusola James Odedeji is fully e...Posted - Admin Feb 9, 2013
VEN ODEDEJI IS ELECTED BISHOP OF LAGOS WEST
The Rt Revd Dr Peter Awelewa Adebiyi in one of his sermon during the Synod 2012, enjoined every member of the Diocese to join him in prayers for a good successor. He explained that the choice of a ...Posted - Admin Jun 30, 2010