Category: Connectional Lay Organization
Bishop Gregory Eason urges churches to embrace technology to spread the gospel
By Limukani Ncube, 20th Episcopal District Lay Second Vice President Bishop Gregory Eason of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church 20th District has called on churches to embrace digital platforms… Read More »
“A Century of Witness: A Reflection on the AME Church in Malawi”
By Ronald Erastus Mkandawire, 20th Episcopal District Lay Organisation President May 26, 2024. This date will forever be etched in the hearts of the African Methodist Episcopal Church family in Malawi…. Read More »
Faith in Action: The Legacy of AME Church Planting in Malawi
By Florence Gulure Nyalaya 20th Episcopal District Lay Organization The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church was founded in 1816 by Rev. Richard Allen in the United States of America. The church… Read More »
We Are Lay – On the Way to the 39th Biennial Convention
By Patricia Henderson Wright, Connectional Director of Lay Activities To me, the Lay Organization is one component of the AME Church that everyone should have some familiarity with. Everyone begins… Read More »
Member Spotlight from Ward AME, Washington, DC: Kyle Brown
By Sandra Jo Bonner-Hadley, 2nd Episcopal District People’s motivation for helping others can vary widely and are influenced by a combination of factors. While some individuals genuinely enjoy helping others… Read More »
Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Young Adult Representatives (YAR) The Hope for Our Future!
Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Young Adult Representatives (YAR) The Hope for Our Future! By Mr. Matikane A. Makiti, CLO President and Mr. William “Bill” Ayers, Jr., CLO Historiographer When the… Read More »
Know Your Church and its History
Who was the first president of the 15th District Lay Organization and later organized and served as the first president of the 19th District Lay Organization located in the Republic… Read More »
Connectional Lay Organization’s (CLO) Tribute to Judge Patricia Mayberry
Connectional Lay Organization’s (CLO) Tribute to Judge Patricia Mayberry For we know that, if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house… Read More »
Know Your Church History
He was elected Treasurer of the AME Church at the General Conference held in Dallas, TX. Name this outstanding layman who also authored several lay handbooks. He is the… Read More »
DID YOU KNOW? AME Church Information compiled by the CLO Historiographers of Districts 1-20
To keep you informed and knowledgeable of the Lay Organization and its connection to the African Methodist Episcopal Church. A portion of the following questions is taken from A History… Read More »
CLO Historiographer Attends Thinking Like a Historian Workshop
CLO Historiographer Attends Thinking Like a Historian Workshop William (Bill) Ayers On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Historiographer William (Bill) Ayers attended a workshop sponsored by… Read More »
Gratitude and Vote of Thanks for the 38th Biennial Session
Gratitude and Vote of Thanks for the 38th Biennial Session By MA Makiti, CLO President I greet you in the matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As… Read More »