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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 cio@thecmechurch.org. Submissions are due by Saturday, 11 am ET.
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Important Announcement:
General Connectional Board 2025 Meeting Date
Monday, September 8, 2025, 10 AM CST
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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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SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
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FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
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SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
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EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
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Presiding Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. of the 9th Episcopal District has a new podcast, The Leverage Factor! It will air every Thursday at 5 pm PST, 8 pm EST. Season 1 Guests include: Stacia Washington; Michael Armstrong; Pastor Justin Lester; Jael Hames; and First Lady Dr, Michelle G. Hames.
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ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
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Pastor Appreciation Day for Presiding Bishop Marvin F. Thomas, Sr. given by Trinity CME Church in Memphis, TX. Bishop Teresa Snorton, Ecumenical Bishop and Program Development Officer, was the guest speaker.
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Presiding Bishop Marvin F. Thomas, Sr. convened the 143rd Session of the West Tennessee Region Annual Conference at the Mt. Olive CME Church in Memphis, TN (Pastor Kenneth Thomas). Pictorial highlights of the Annual Conference.
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Presiding Bishop Denise Anders-Modest of the Second Episcopal District convened the 92nd Session of the Ohio-Central Indiana Region Annual Conference. Theme: FRESH FIRE Rekindling the Flame. Hosted by Phillips Temple Indianapolis, Rev. Peris J. Lester Host Pastor.
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Presiding Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. of the 9th Episcopal District convened the Northern California Region Annual Conference at Beebe Memorial Cathedral in Oakland, CA (Rev. Dr. Kenneth Miller, Pastor)
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(July 16th, 2025) Presiding Bishop K. Lawson Adjei of the 11th Episcopal District assisted the leadership of Bethel CME Church, Accra, Ghana to present a fridge and a plasma TV to the Christian Methodist Senior High School for use at the teachers staff common room. The items were purchased through an offering raised at the local church under the leadership of Rev. Mrs. Mercy Adjei who is the Pastor in charge and Rev. Elvis Oduro Abankwa, assistant Pastor in charge of the church. Present at the ceremony were, Mrs. Mavis Adusei, Mrs. Mary Togah and Pastor Christian Yeboah. The items were received on behalf of the school by the Assistant heads for academic and administration. The day was also set aside as the handing over ceremony of the outgoing student prefects to newly elected prefects. Bishop Adjei performed the induction ceremony. This role reminded Bishop Adjei of what he did for 33 years before becoming a Bishop. Thanks to Bethel CME Church for this gesture, which goes a long way to enhance the relationship between the School and the CME Church. Photos and captions provided by Bishop Adjei.
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The CME Church Faith Assistant is Now Available on the CME Website
The Department of Communication and Information Technology (CIT)pleased to announce the launch of the CME Church Faith Assistant, now live on the official CME Church website at thecmechurch.org. The Faith Assistant is an AI-powered tool developed by Gloo and trained on the content of the CME website. It is available 24/7, and designed to assist members, seekers, and visitors with their search on the website, and provide instant answers to questions about the CME Church, our department and ministries, history, and more. The Faith Assistant will help to extend the reach of the CME Church and support meaningful online engagement. Try the Faith Assistant now at thecmechurch.org. It will be located at the bottom right of your screen. Just a note that the Faith Assistant may make mistakes like other AI tools. Please email Dr. Theresa Duhart at cio@thecmechurch.org if you have any questions or concerns. Your feedback is welcome and appreciated.
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The Daily Index of the 2024 CME GCB and Unity Summit was released, and thanks to Rev. Tanesha Hollingshed for being part of the writing team and contributing to three articles for Rev. Dr. Spragin, Editor of 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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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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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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Visit here <https://thecmechurch.org/strategic-plan> to view/download the Bold Steps Stewardship Initiative Series resources (including videos and Zoom recording links).
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CONNECT... ENGAGE... EMPOWER...INFORM !
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