2021-2022 Liturgical Calendar by Rev. Dr. Ore Spragin, Editor of The Christian Index
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The Vibrant Church: Message from Dr. Leon C. Moore, Jr., General Secretary of Evangelism and Missions
The Vibrant Church In the last e-blast the question was asked,” Who Are We Becoming?” It is my hope that you thought intentionally about this question. Have you ever thought about your church being vibrant? Have you thought about your Church being a well-oiled machine from worship, ministry, and administration? Of course, there are times…
Who Are We Becoming?: A Message from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Leon C. Moore, Jr.
Who Are We Becoming? Several pastors in The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church who attended Seminary at the ITC are familiar with this bird which represents the process of looking back to see how to move forward. It is a part of the Interdenominational Theological Seminary message. The “Sankofa” bird is a…
Statement and Guidelines for Responsible Re-Opening of Local Churches from the College of Bishops
COLLEGE OF BISHOPS, CME CHURCH STATEMENT AND GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSIBLE RE-OPENING OF LOCAL CHURCHES As your chief pastors, we express thanks to our pastors and churches for the stellar efforts you have and are making to adapt during this ongoing pandemic. You are to be commended for having chosen some very creative online presences…
General Conference Committee on Resolutions
View online CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2022 GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS The Committee on Resolutions is appointed by the College of Bishops in accordance with ¶206 of The Book of Discipline, Revised 2018. The following are pertinent paragraphs from The Book of Discipline, Revised 2018, pages 32-33: ¶206. There shall…
The Church Belongs to God by Rev. Dr. Leon Moore, Jr., General Secretary of Evangelism and Missions
Whose Church is this anyway? This is the Lord’s Church! As members of the Lord’s Church, we have a job to do. We must go where the Spirit leads and preach this Gospel of God’s love to everyone. We must tell the good news everywhere there are sinners, and Lord knows, there are…
COVID-19 INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
A STATEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINATIONS January 27, 2021 As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to rage throughout the United States, the news of vaccinations to prevent the COVID-19 disease has been met with mixed responses. Scientists, government, and many others are excited that the vaccine was developed in record time. Others, particularly black and brown…
Take Another Look: A Message from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Leon C. Moore, Jr.
Many of the Regional Annual Conferences are continuing while some have concluded. After the conferences have concluded, who are the leaders selected to lead God’s people into a post pandemic society? We must answer the following questions: How do we get back to basics? How do we move from the meetings to the streets? What is…
Can I Get a Witness?: A Message from General Secretary Rev. Leon C. Moore, Jr.
We are preparing to reenter the foyers, naves, and pulpits. What is the expectation of the post-pandemic church? Over the last year, we have been tested and tried, but God has brought us through. Yes, we have some scars, and yes, we have unresolved issues lingering in our society, but we must become better, not…
Changes to CME Department Chairs
Effective May 18, 2021, by action and vote of the CME College of Bishops, the following changes have been implemented as to the leadership of the listed CME General Departments: Department of Publications – new Chair, Bishop Kenneth W. Carter Department of Finance and Investments – new Chair, Bishop Sylvester Williams, Vice-Chair – Bishop Kenneth…