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(July 7-9, 2026 - Shreveport, LA) -Presiding Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr. of the 4th Episcopal District convened the Louisiana Region Annual Conference hosted at Williams Memorial CME Temple located at 3301 St. Matthias Drive in Shreveport. Photos courtesy of Dr.Pene' Woods, Chief Administrative Officer of the CME Church.

Presiding Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr. of the 1st Episcopal District convened the 51st Session of the East Tennessee Region Virtual Annual Conference.

(July 6, 2026 - Longview, TX) Presiding Bishop Denise Anders-Modest of the Eighth Episcopal District convened the East-Texas Oklahoma Region Annual Conference. East Texas Region welcomed Bishop Anders-Modest and the Oklahoma District CME’s at the historic first session of the East-Texas Oklahoma Region Annual Conference!

(July 8, 2026 - Tucson, AZ) Presiding Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. of the 9th Episcopal District convened the Arizona-New Mexico Region Annual Conference hosted by New Trinity CME Church (Pastor Rev. Dr. Amanda Goodson). Congratulations to Presiding Elder Bill Dorn on a remarkable ministry and a well-earned retirement. Presiding Elder Rosalyn Longmire begins a new chapter of leadership.

Tabernacle CME Church Missionary Society of Ethelsville participating in the Temporary Emergency Service box fan drive. Tuscaloosa District Missionary Society Mission Work in Action!

Annual Conferences

June 29 - July 1, 2026 - South Georgia Region Annual Conference; Everette Temple CME Church, 719 S. Ridge Avenue, Tifton GA

July 1-2, 2026 - Alaska-Pacific Region Annual Conference; St. Mark CME Church, 1167 Sam Reynolds Street, Eugene, OR

July 7-9, 2026 - Louisiana Region Annual Conference; Williams Memorial CME Temple, 3301 St. Matthias Drive, Shreveport LA 71119

July 7-9, 2026 - West Georgia Region Annual Conference; Hosley Chapel CME Church, 718 - 8th Street, Columbus GA

July 14-16, 2026 - Central Georgia Region Annual Conference; Warner Robins CME Church, 200 Othal Lakey Circle, Warner Robins GA

July 14-16, 2026 - Mississippi-South Region Annual Conference; Trotter Convention Center, 402 2nd Avenue North, Columbus MS 39701

July 21-23, 2026 - Georgia North Region Annual Conference; Trinity CME Church, 2930 Glenn Hills Drive, Augusta GA 30906

July 21-23, 2026 - North-East Mississippi Region Annual Conference; Place TBD

FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr.

SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Richard D. Shaw

THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Da'Henri R. Thurmond

FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr.

FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Clarence Kelby Heath

SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Senior Bishop James B. Walker

SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Ricky D. Helton

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EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Denise Anders-Modest

Chair, College of Bishops

NINTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Charley Hames, Jr.

Secretary of the College of Bishops

TENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Leon C. Moore, Jr.

ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Kwame Lawson Adjei

ECUMENICAL BISHOP AND

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Bishop Teresa E. Snorton

Roots of Resilience: Black History Through the Eyes of Faith

 is a transformative guide designed to empower churches and communities to teach Black History with confidence and conviction. At a time when public education struggles to preserve these vital narratives, this resource places the stories of Black Americans in the context of faith, resilience, and justice.

Grounded in biblical principles, Roots of Resilience connects historical struggles and triumphs to the ongoing call for equity and love in action. Readers, congregations, and small groups alike will discover how understanding the past can illuminate the path toward a better future.

Lane College is pleased to invite you to save the date for a historic moment of momentum: The Presidential Investiture of Dr. Donald W. Comer, the 11th President of Lane College.

Please join us as we celebrate this milestone and officially install Dr. Comer as he leads the college forward under the theme, “A Moment in Time. A Legacy In Motion.”

The investiture ceremony will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026.

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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.

Quadrennium Theme: 2026-2030

Christian Methodism Is Open For God's Business:

Fellowship, Worship, Discipleship, and Stewardship

First row- L-R: Bishop Ricky D. Helton; Bishop Denise Anders-Modest; Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr.; Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr.; Senior Bishop James B. Walker; Bishop Teresa E. Snorton; Bishop Clarence Kelby Heath; Bishop Charley Hames, Jr.; Bishop Kwame Lawson Adjei; Second row - L-R: Retired Bishop Othal H. Lakey; Retired Bishop Lawrence Reddick III; Retired Bishop Kenneth Carter; Bishop Da'Henri R. Thurmond; Bishop Richard D. Shaw; Bishop Leon C. Moore, Jr.; Retired Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr.; Retired Bishop Paul A.G. Stewart, Sr.

2026-2030 Quadrennium Episcopal Assignments​

6th Episcopal District: Senior Bishop James B. Walker

4th Episcopal District: Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr.

Ecumenical Bishop and Program Development Officer: Bishop Teresa E. Snorton

1st Episcopal District: Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr.

5th Episcopal District: Bishop Clarence Kelby Heath

8th Episcopal District: Bishop Denise Anders-Modest

9th Episcopal District: Bishop Charley Hames, Jr.

7th Episcopal District: Bishop Ricky D. Helton

11th Episcopal District: Bishop Kwame Lawson Adjei

3rd Episcopal District: Bishop Da’Henri R. Thurmond

2nd Episcopal District: Bishop Richard D. Shaw

10th Episcopal District: Bishop Leon C. Moore, Jr.

Departmental Chairs

Christian Education & Formation

Chair: Bishop Denise Anders-Modest

Office of Connectional Communication, Publications and Technology

Chair: Bishop Charley Hames, Jr.

Finance & Investment

Chair: Bishop Sylvester Williams

Evangelism And Missions

Chair: Bishop Kwame Lawson Adjei

Lay Ministry

Chair: Bishop Ricky D. Helton

Ministry to Men

Chair: Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr.

Personnel Services

Chair: Senior Bishop James B. Walker

Women’s Missionary Council

Patron Bishop: Bishop Teresa E. Snorton

Christian Index

Chair: Bishop Clarence K. Heath

Ministers’ Spouses, Widows, and Widowers

Patron Bishop: Bishop Da’Henri R. Thurmond

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Immediate Past President Mrs. Jolinda Dugger on Behalf of President Ms. Velma Duncan

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