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UnitySummit 2024
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Presiding Bishop K. Lawson Adjei of the 11th Episcopal District and Associate Chair of the Unity Summit invites CMEs to attend the 12th Annual Unity Summit and the General Connectional Board Meeting held September 2-6, 2024 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel 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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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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 Announcing the 2024-2025

Connectional Clinical Pastoral Education (CCPE) Program

Connectional Clinical Pastoral Education Program, an educational experience for ministers and laypersons of all denominations to enhance their professional pastoral skills and personal development but are unable to be in a traditional CPE program due to time or other restrictions. It also enables probationary ministers in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME) to meet the requirement of one unit of CPE for full connection clergy membership. This unique program brings ministers from across the country together and in small groups for interactive, reflective learning using their own community and place of ministry as the context.

The focus of this CPE program is on ministry in the congregation. Participants must have an approved place of ministry in order to complete the required hours in ministry each month of the program. The recommendation of a presiding bishop or supervising pastor is required as well. In addition to the ministry hours, attendance at all sessions is required.

There will be written assignments, readings and some internet-based assignments. The program operates under the auspices of the Academy for Public Theology through the Office of the CME Endorser. The faculty is comprised of certified CPE Supervisors and certified professional chaplains.

TUITION is $550, which includes $50 non-refundable application fee, a $150 deposit once accepted into the program and a balance of $350 payable before the program begins. The tuition includes the required books. There is currently no scholarship program, however a payment plan can be arranged.

HOW TO APPLY FOR

CONNECTIONAL CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION

 The electronic application is available at:

https://myaptprograms.com/programs/connectional-clinical-pastoral-education/

The application includes several parts: a Digital Face Sheet, forms and essay questions.

Applications must be submitted electronically.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 Space is limited in each group, so apply early!

  For more information, send an email to:

[email protected]

We also have made the application process an electronic one. Feel free to share this info with others. Please note we have changed the website and email:

Website: https://myaptprograms.com/

Email:  [email protected]

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 CME Endorsing Agent for Chaplaincy and CPE Program Coordinator

 Fees should be paid electronically at

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by mail payable to “Academy for Public Theology” to:

Connectional CPE Program

Academy for Public Theology

P. O. Box 5069

Sun City Center, FL 33571

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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.

Presiding Bishop Clarence Kelby Heath of the 5th Episcopal District convened the North Central Region Annual Conference.

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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Celebrating the CME Church’s 153rd Founders’ Day!
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The Episcopal Address by Bishop Teresa Snorton from the 2022 General Conference of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is available for viewing and downloading here.

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

View the Episcopal Address and Worship Services Video Series.

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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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