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Saving our Children by Teaching to Swim! 

Saving our Children by Teaching to Swim! By Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr., Contributing Writer   This week has been a wonderful experience for ministry. A few years ago, I… Read More »

Ecclesiastical Endorsement Requirements

Ecclesiastical Endorsement Requirements The requirements for endorsements are listed in the 2016 Book of Disciplineunder “Commission on Chaplains”—Section II, A – 5, pages 238-240. To ensure a complete response to requests… Read More »

Walking Woke:  The 28thConnectional Christian Education and Youth Congress

Walking Woke:  The 28thConnectional Christian Education and Youth Congress Over 500 persons from across the globe gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, in the Sixth Episcopal District from… Read More »

From the Department of Retirement Services

From the Department of Retirement Services By Dr. Jerome V. Harris, Executive Director As previously published in this newsletter, there continues to be a misunderstanding among participants as it relates… Read More »

A Celebration of the Sisterhood, Struggles, Success, and Legacy of Women in Ministry

A Celebration of the Sisterhood, Struggles, Success, and Legacy of Women in Ministry By Harry Seawright   The Women in Ministry Quadrennial, led by the Rev. Dr. Erika Crawford, proved… Read More »

Sixth Episcopal District 2018 Christian Education Leadership Congress

Sixth Episcopal District 2018 Christian Education Leadership Congress By Rev. Velma Grant, 6th Episcopal District “If It’s Not Broke, Break It!” was the theme for the Sixth Episcopal District Christian Education… Read More »

The 19thEpiscopal District Pastors and Spouses Retreat: Excellence in Ministry

The 19thEpiscopal District Pastors and Spouses Retreat: Excellence in Ministry By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19thEpiscopal District Field Representative   The date was 29 May-01 June 2018 and the 19thDistrict… Read More »

Retirement Celebration of Presiding Elder Lloyd Washington, Jr. and Mrs. Terry Washington

Retirement Celebration of Presiding Elder Lloyd Washington, Jr. and Mrs. Terry Washington By Rev. Dr. Jennie L. Curry, 8thEpiscopal District On June 16, 2018, members of the Eighth District gathered… Read More »

Higher Heights

Higher Heights By Rev. Dr. Barbara R. Chisolm, 7thEpiscopal District   Habakkuk 3:19 says, “God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,… Read More »

When Broken Pieces are Sufficient: The Providential Hand of God

When Broken Pieces are Sufficient: The Providential Hand of God By Rev. Dr. Jason Curry, Columnist One would naturally assume that there would be benefits, as opposed to consequences, associated… Read More »

The Delight of Dance

The Delight of Dance By Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, Columnist Second Samuel 6:14 says, “David danced before the Lord with all his might; David was girded with a linen ephod.” I want… Read More »

Lay Witness Sunday

This year, the CLO will compile a list of the various Lay Organizations who observe Lay Witness Sunday. Please forward the name of the church/ lay organization, location of the… Read More »