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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
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Dr. Van Carl Williams, pastor of Cedar Crest Cathedral in Dallas, Texas in the 8th Episcopal District, invites CME members to the 12th Annual CME Unity Summit and the General Connectional Board Meeting, September 1-6, 2024 in Dallas, TX. Please plan to attend this important, inspiring event, and participate in the informative activities, training classes, and meetings!
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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.
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 Bishops – Bishop 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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Important Announcement:
Special Session of the General Conference of the CME Church, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9 AM CDT, Dallas, TX.
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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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| Connectional Prayer Ministry |
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The June 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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| Recent Articles to The Christian Index |
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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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| Episcopal District Newsletters |
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| News Around the Connection |
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Presiding Bishop K. Lawson Adjei of the 11th episcopal District spent an evening with Dr. Victor Taylor, General Secretary and Chief Finance Officer of the CME Church, in Accra, Ghana. Photo by Bishop K. Lawson Adjei.
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Presiding Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas. Sr.,provided photographs of Trinity and Coleman Chapel Joint Outreach Ministry.in Memphis, TN.
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Amos Metropolitan CME Church in Phoenix, AZ (Pastor Diane Snell) provided over 2,000 backpacks with supplies school, new IPads and computers, school uniform, barbers, braiders, books, toys, food and other items all donated. Donations were provided by individual area churches including Western Metropolitan Ame Zion Church and Phillips Memorial CME Church. Photographs provided by Rosemary Gipson-Hill.
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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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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)
Our Contact Information
Skinner Leadership Institute
Branch Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
3012619800
http://www.SkinnerLeaders.org/
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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.
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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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