Category: Connectional Organizations
Procedures, Protocols, and Practices for Presiding Elders
Procedures, Protocols, and Practices for Presiding Elders By Dr. Jerome V. Harris, Executive Director 1. All checks must be in guaranteed funds and made payable to AMEC Department of Retirement… Read More »
Portraits Unveiled During Wesley’s Annual Lay Day
By Thelma Kennedy-Malveaux, 10th Episcopal District The Lay Organization of the historic Wesley AME Church in Houston celebrated its Annual Lay Day on September 16, 2018. This year’s Lay Day… Read More »
Letter from the Council of Bishops to the World Council of Churches
November 1, 2018 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release… Read More »
Praying our Families through the Suicide Epidemic
Praying our Families through the Suicide Epidemic By Mrs. Alytrius Bridgers, Writer As the mother of black boys, there are a lot of things that I have to worry… Read More »
AAMES Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary!
AAMES Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary! The Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts (AAMES) is celebrating 25 years of serving the Connectional scouting ministry in the AME Church. The ministry… Read More »
When We All Vote
When We All Vote By Julius McAllister, III,11thEpiscopal District My name is Julius Harrison McAllister, III and I am a college sophomore with a major in political science with an… Read More »
Statement from the Council of Bishops RE: HURRICANE FLORENCE SUPPORT
Statement from the Council of Bishops RE: HURRICANE FLORENCE SUPPORT October 5, 2018 The Second and Seventh Episcopal Districts recently suffered damage as the result of Hurricane Florence. Most of… 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 »
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 »