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Weekend Digest – August 3, 2024

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UnitySummit 2024
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Dr. Pene’ Woods, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, invites CMEs and friends to register and reserve a hotel room by August 5 for the 12th Annual Unity Summit and the General Connectional Board Meeting.

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 Register Today: Online & Mail-in Information

The registration fee for the Unity Summit is $150. Members of the General Connectional Board are expected to register.  The fee for a daily pass for ecumenical guests and visitors is $50.

Please check your Junk or Spam mailbox if you do not receive a registration confirmation notice by e-mail. To request a receipt and hotel confirmation notice, e-mail [email protected].

Sheraton Dallas Hotel

The group room rate at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel is $147 per room / $173.99 per night (includes taxes of $26.99).  Please plan to register and reserve your room early! The deadline date to reserve a room is August 5.

Schedule

The schedule of the Unity Summit and General Connectional Board Meeting is here. <https://thecmechurch.org/2024CMEUnitySummitScheduleJuly2024.pdf>.

Key Highlights

Sunday, September 1 – Travel Day

Monday-September 2-Thursday, September 5

  • CPE & Chaplains, 8 am-8 pm Daily

Monday, September 2 – Tuesday, September 3

  • General Connectional Board Meeting
  • Meeting of Commissions
  • Installation of New Chair of the College of BishopsBishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr. (Tuesday)
  • Service of Holy Communion (Tuesday evening)

Wednesday, September 4

  • Opening of Unity Summit
  • Plenary and Keynote Address: Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie
  • Making Good Trouble Roundtable
  • Resources for Ministry: Presentation: “State of Giving in the Black Church”, Mr. Ron Pulliam, Givelify
  • Special Presentation and Training: Pastor Mike McBride: Square One Project 
  • Ministers’ Spouses, Widows and Widowers Department Workshop
  • Connectional Music and Arts Ministry in Worship

Thursday, September 5

  • CME Chaplains Breakfast & Meeting
  • Unity Summit Centering Moments
  • Presiding Elders’ Council
  • Plenary: “The CME Church Making Good Trouble”- CME Scholar (Reverend Shea Thompson)
  • Taking the 2024 General Elections Seriously-The Commission on Social Justice and Human Concerns-Bishop Charley Hames, Jr., Presenter 
  • Departmental Meetings and Classes
  • Gala Evening of Recognition and Celebration: Engagers, Congregations, and Individuals

Friday, September 6 (International Attire Dress Day)

  • Phillips School of Theology Alumni Association – Reverend Marvin Lue, President
  • Unity Summit Centering Moments
  • The Sankofa Moment – Looking Backward: Bishop Othal H. Lakey, Retired Looking Forward: Dr. Jermaine Marshall
  • The Send Off (Bishops Thomas, Adjei and Modest)
  • Adjournment

Additional information about the 2024 Annual CME Unity Summit and General Connectional Board will be forthcoming and posted on the official CME Web site Unity Summit event page, and our CME social media platforms – Facebook page, Instagram, X (Twitter), and e-mailed to connectional members and friends via CME Church Communications. Please pray for the success of these events.

In the Service of the Lord,

Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr., Chair

Bishop K.Lawson Adjei, Associate Chair

Bishop Denise Anders-Modest, Program Chair

Bishop C.K. Heath, Finance Chair

Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick, Host Bishop

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Special Session of the General Conference of the CME Church, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9 AM CDT, Dallas, TX.

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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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Celebrating the Room in the Inn and CME Church’s shared ministry for Unsheltered Families. Photos by Presiding Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr. of the 1st Episcopal District.

Presiding Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr. of the 3rd Episcopal District (3D) convened the Joint Annual Conference. Highlights included the Gala Banquet, King and Queen Banquet, and Missionary March.

Recently, Presiding Bishop Clarence Kelby Heath of the 5th Episcopal District convened the North Central Region Annual Conference and the Florida Region Annual Conference. Presiding Bishop Denise Anders-Modest of the Second Episcopal District was a guest.

Presiding Bishop Denise Anders-Modest of the 2nd Episcopal District convened the Ohio-Central Indiana Region Annual Conference. Special guests were Bishop Teresa E. Snorton. our Ecumenical Bishop and Development Officer, and Ms. S. Paige Perry, Secretary of the Women’s Missionary Council of the CME Church.

July 21st, 2024 the Tanzania Region Annual Conference adjourned with a grand Communion Worship Service in Kigoma. The speaker was the Presiding Prelate, Bishop K. Lawson Adje of the 11th Episcopal District. Theme for the message was “Boldly Enlarging Our Territory ” rooted from 1Chronicles 4:9,10. 1st Lady Mercy ministered songs to precede the message of Rt. Rev. Dr. Adjei. The 68th Bishop of the CME Church led the consecration of the Lord’s Table. Other unfinished business of the conference were taken care of. Character of preachers were passed. Appointment for 2024-2025 Conference year was made by the Bishop. He also made financial donations to some Churches, Women’s Missionary Council, Orphanages, Presiding Elders, Pastors etc. Bishop and 1st Lady Mercy were given cultural attire which to them is the highest honor to any revered person. Photo and caption by Bishop K. Lawson Adjei.

Paine College (Augusta, GA)P recently announced that they have been awarded a $2.2 Million from the National Park Service for HBCU Preservation to restore and preserve three historical structures on campus. To read more, visit here. https://paine.edu/web/mycampus/home/-/journal_content/56/10217/2070347

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Photo Albums of the 2022 General Conference can be viewed at the official CME Facebook page.

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SIGN UP FOR POLL CHAPLAIN /PEACEKEEPER TRAINING

Greetings!

 In less than four months, Americans will exercise one of the most important rights of citizenship, the precious right to vote. Sadly, anti-voting laws recently enacted will make it harder for many to vote. This is wrong! It violates diverse faith traditions and core values held by people of conscience. But you can do something about it!

Become a Faiths United to Save Democracy

Poll Chaplain / Peacekeeper

Signup now at www.TurnOutSunday.com  

Faiths United to Save Democracy (FUSD) believes that everyone is created in the image of God and deserves to vote in free, fair, and safe elections. With violence threatened at the polls in many states during the 2024 Elections, our multi-faith, multi-racial, intergenerational poll chaplains (ordained and lay leaders) and peacekeepers will help provide a calming and moral presence to vulnerable voters, such as the elderly, disabled, youth, and other disenfranchised citizens. (Genesis 1.27; Matthew 5:9).

Poll Chaplains / Peacekeepers are committed to serving in FUSD priority polling sites in designated cities in AL, AZ, FL, GA, MI, NC, OH, PA, TX, and WI. Preference is given to high-priority polling sites in areas of greatest need during early voting and election day (November 5).

TRAINING DATES: July 15, 22; August 12, 26; September 9, 16, 30 TIMES: Mondays: 7:8:30 pm ET.

 PLEASE NOTE: FUSD will only certify and provide identification, polling assignments, and ground support for those who sign up to serve as Poll Chaplains or peacekeepers in priority states and polling locations.

 GUIDELINES:

  • Poll Chaplains / Peacekeepers include ordained and lay leaders.
  • FUSD does not provide transportation or stipends to volunteer Poll Chaplain / Peacekeepers.
  • FUSD requests 6-hour shifts per volunteer, with time preferences to be indicated during early voting and election day sign-up.
  • FUSD encourages a “buddy system” where volunteers may complete the training together and be assigned to the same polling site.
  • FUSD is working with diverse national partners on the Poll Chaplain / Peacekeeper campaign to protect vulnerable voters.   

FAITH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OUTSIDE FUSD PRIORITY STATES AND POLLING SITES: Those outside the ten FUSD priority states may attend the FUSD Poll Chaplain / Peacekeeper Training and utilize 1866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) for support during early voting and election day. However, they will not be FUSD certified, receive identification, or be assigned to polling sites.

Blessings,

Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Coordinator, Faiths United to Save Democracy (FUSD)

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Download NCC’s new #VotingMatters 2024 Election Empowerment Guide that helps clergy and lay leaders in our member communions and other faith leaders to navigate election season and share critical voting information that promotes action on the congregational level.

GET CONNECTED CAMPAIGN

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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