Download the 2024-2025 Liturgical Calendar.An adaption of the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C. Prepared by the Editor of The Christian Index, Rev. Dr. Ore L. Spragin, Jr.
The Daily Index of the 2024 CME GCB and Unity Summit has just been released! 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.
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 from5%-50%on technology products from top vendors! Spread the word about these discounts to members in your local church!Shop at theTechnology Portal.
The CMEs in attendance at the Society of Biblical Literature and American Academy of Religion Conference in San Diego, California. Photo and caption by Dr. Herman "Skip" Mason.
The Chicago Bears recently namedThomas Brownof Tucker, Georgia as their new head coach. Brown was with the Bears this season as their offensive coordinator and passing game coordinator.Coach Brown is the son of Presiding Prelate Thomas Brown, Sr. and Dr. Louise Baker Brown of the 6th Episcopal District. Coach Brown comes to Chicago with four seasons of NFL coaching experience and nine at the collegiate level. He is a former All-SEC running back for the Georgia Bulldogs and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2008. Additional information is here:https://www.chicagobears.com/team/coaches/thomas-brown
Visithere <https://thecmechurch.org/strategic-plan> for additional information aboutBold Steps, the Strategic Plan of the CME Church, and to view/download the eBooks/Manuals.
The Episcopal Addressby Bishop Teresa Snorton from the 2022 General Conference of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is available for viewing and downloadinghere.
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 theAffordable 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 cardbelowwith a contact number and website for guidance through signing up for the ACP program.
