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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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Eighth Episcopal District
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(June 1, 2025 - Detroit, MI) The 102nd Church Anniversary of Central CME Church (Pastor Zachary Mullens) was celebrated in royal style with guest speaker Presiding Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. of the 9th Episcopal District. The grand celebration included the Chief Center groundbreaking ceremony and a sold out book signing with Bishop Hames that featured his new book, Leveraged Leadership: Unlocking The Power Of Influence, Impact, and AI.
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L-R): Rev. James Melton, Judge Tara Melton, and Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. Lesha Agnew.
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The Cincinnati Dayton Indianapolis District officially celebrated the appointment of Reverend Tara Melton as the Marion County Superior Court Judge. Reverend Melton was appointed by the Governor of Indiana in December. Her Robbing Ceremony was held in February. Tara Melton has served as a Magistrate Judge, Family Relations Division, since 2021. Prior to her appointment as a magistrate judge, Melton served as the Director of Mediation for Child Advocates, Inc. She also served in the Marion County Public Defenders Office for 6 years and previously maintained a private practice. A transplant from Florida, Melton has resided in Marion County since 2006. While practicing in Florida, Melton handled various family law cases. Melton received her Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law in 1994 and her undergraduate degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1991.
The Honorable Judge Tara Melton is member of the McClendon Tabernacle CME church were she is actively engaged in the work of the church with her husband Rev. James Melton.
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(June 1, 2025 - Memphis. TN) - Pastor Giovonnte D. Baker Sr. and the members of Winrow St. Paul CME Church delivered and set up new beds for two young men that they met through Care Portal. Presiding Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr. introduced Winrow St. Paul to the Care Portal .
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Presiding Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. of the 9th Episopal District attended the BET Media Group and WayMaker Men’s Summit held June 5 & 6, 2025, at The Beehive by SoLa Impact in South Los Angeles, The WayMaker Men’s Summit at BETX brought together influential voices across culture, business, sports, entertainment, activism and health and wellness. Photos used with permission of Bishop Hames.
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On Saturday, March 8, 2025 the Women’s Missionary Council Pauline B. Grant Status of Women Department held its 5th International Women’s Day Observance. This year they recognized CME Church Black female authors that made submissions.
Please visit the Women's Missionary Council website Status of Women page <https://www.cmewmc.org/pbg-status-of-women > to review and purchase their books. Thank you for your support!
Ms. Crystal Lewis, Secretary
Pauline B. Grant Status of Women
Women's Missionary Council
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
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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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The College of Bishops of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
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2024-2025 Liturgical Calendars
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