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The Weekend News Digest is online.
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Stay Connected with the latest updates from the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church!
Submit Episcopal or District announcements and photographs with captions to [email protected]. Submissions are due by 11 am EDT on Saturday.
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| Upcoming Connectional Events and Programs |
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The countdown has begun!
With only 40 days remaining until General Registration closes, the window to secure this price is narrowing down. Be sure to lock in your spot at this year’s conference. Prices will increase to $250.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be Fully F.R.E.E. with fellow other youth, young adults, Christian educators, and pastors! Visit www.cyyac.org to register and guarantee your presence at this transformative conference.
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Monday Motivations from CYYAC Worship
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Rev. Amina S. McIntyre
Worship Coordinator, Connectional Youth and Young Adult Conference 2024
April 15, 2024 – Renewed
Isaiah 40:31 – but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
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4/21/2024
Lesson – How Much Do You Love Me? or Faith of a Woman Who Loved Jesus
Scripture – Luke 7:36-39, 44-50
Presenter – Rev. Dr. Carmichael D. Crutchfield, General Secretary, DCEF
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Vacation Bible School Resources
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Have questions about Scuba VBS for the CME? Email us at [email protected] or call Rev. Roderick Lewis: 901.396.5400
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New Book Release
Dr. Carmichael D. Crutchfield wants you to learn more about his latest book entitled “Raising Faithful Kids: This is the stuff of faith,” featuring various Christian Education scholars across the country.
The purpose of this resource is to equip parents and caregivers with tools and processes for sharing faith formation. We wrote this book to help you consider the faith and values you hope to share with your children!
Download the official flyer below to learn more and how you can secure your copy upon it’s release!
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A digital resource available for purchase here.
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| Department of Evangelism and Missions |
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| Connectional Prayer Ministry |
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| Department of Ministry to Men |
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| Department of Lay Ministries |
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| Department of Lay Ministries |
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The April 2024 issue of The Christian Index is available to purchase for online viewing here.
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| Department of Communication and Information Technology (CIT) |
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The General Department of Communication and Information Technology (CIT) has established vendor partnerships with Adobe, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, Mobile Beacon and Zoom. All CMEs including our local churches, members, Presiding Elder’s Districts, Episcopal Districts, Bishops, General Officers, and other Connectional leaders can save from 5%-50% on technology products from top vendors! Spread the word about these discounts to members in your local church! Shop at the Technology Portal.
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| News Around the Connection |
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Additional information is here,
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Presiding Bishop Kenneth W. Carter convened the Fourth Episcopal District’s Spring Reporting & Training Meeting in Lake Charles, LA.
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Presiding Bishop James B. Walker of the 7th Episcopal District convened the New York-Washington Spring Convocation at Phillips Metropolitan CME Church in Hartford, CT (Pastor Rev. Courtney Adams).
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Presiding Bishop Denise Anders-Modest convened the Second Episcopal District’s Spring Convocation at Trinity CME Church in Indianapolis, IN (Rev. Dr. Natalie McClendon-Obie, Host Pastor)
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Presiding Bishop Anders-Modest of the Second Episcopal District was the guest speaker at the Phillips Temple CME Church (Indianapolis, IN) 117th Church Anniversary. Bishop Anders-Modest is shown here with Pastor/Presiding Elder Rev. Peris J. Lester, I and Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. Lesha Agnew of the Ohio-Central Indiana Region.
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Bishop K. Lawson Adjei, the Presiding Prelate of the 11th Episcopal District is currently attending the ongoing Global Christian Forum in Ghana which opened from 16th -20th April, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. The theme for the global forum is “That The World May Know”. It is attended by Global Church leaders and Ecumenical bodies which include The World Council of Churches, World Methodist Council,The World Evangelical Alliance, The Pentecostal World Fellowship, All African Conference of Churches, Various Ecumenical National Councils of Christian Churches and The Catholic Church across the globe with representation from the Vatican. Also in attendance were the Lutherans, The Orthodox Church etc. The opening worship service was held at Accra Ridge Church. Rt. Rev. Lydia Neshangwe from Zimbabwe preached the Sermon from Acts 13 on the theme “That the World May Know”. Leaders from Ecumenical bodies gave greetings. Participants at the Forum were assigned to groupings at tables where they were challenged to share their faith with group members. Second day of the Forum, Participants embarked on excursion to Cape Coast to visit the colonial Castle where atlantic slave trade and various inhumane activities were committed against humanity. A church service was held after the excursion at Wesley Methodist Cathedral in Cape Coast, where members lamented, prayed over the atrocities and asked for reconciliation. Indeed, the Forum is still ongoing and and will end on April 20th. Photographs and caption courtesy of Bishop Adjei.
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Rev. Dr. David C. Isom on the campus of Lane College with President Logan Hampton to deposit the archives of his father, Bishop Dotcy I. Isom, Jr., the 43rd Bishop elected in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church for viewing. Thanks to Rev. Dr. Isom for providing 5 boxes of incredible CME Church History! Photographs are courtesy of Rev. Dr. David C. Isom.
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Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Jamie L Capers (Pastor of Lynch Street CME Church in Jackson, MS) on being selected as one of the Pastors of the Year by the Mississippi Gospel Awards!
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| Episcopal District Newsletters |
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| Prayer Calls Hosted by Episcopal Districts |
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Visit here <https://thecmechurch.org/strategic-plan> for additional information about Bold Steps, the Strategic Plan of the CME Church, and to view/download the eBooks/Manuals.
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| Celebrating the CME Church’s 153rd Founders’ Day! |
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| A Pictorial Celebration of CME Church History |
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The College of Bishops of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
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| General Conference 2022 Highlights |
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| Additional Announcements & Resources |
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Greetings, Brothers, and Sisters in Christ,
Some 10 million rural African Americans lack broadband internet, primarily in the South. They cannot use such essential services as online doctor visits, church services, school assignments, family connections, and voter registration. Thankfully, the Federal Communications Commission launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), providing nearly 18 million low-income households nationwide with resources to pay for necessary broadband service. The ACP offers eligible families a $30 monthly discount on high-speed internet services, making access free for many participants.
Here’s what you can do:
1 – Forward to pastors in your network serving rural communities the “Get Connect” Information card below with a contact number and website for guidance through signing up for the ACP program.
To Apply Call 1 (877) 384-2575 or Visit www.GetInternet.gov/apply.
2. Encourage them to visit – https://www.skinnerleaders.org/getconnected to download the “Get Connected Toolkit.”
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