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Application portal for Reimagining Children's Ministry Cohort 3 is now open!

We are thrilled to announce that the application process for Reimagining Children’s Ministry (RCM) Cohort 3 is open from now through September 15th! RCM Cohorts 1 & 2, comprising 28 local churches, have successfully engaged with and provided valuable feedback on the Prayer and Worship materials currently being developed for the CME Church. These resources focus on two key areas: (1) integrating children into congregational worship and (2) nurturing the spiritual discipline of prayer.

The Reimagining Children’s Ministry project is designed to develop resources that intentionally connect children with worship and offer professional development opportunities for pastors, children’s ministry leaders, and volunteers. In creating these materials, we thoughtfully incorporate the arts, accommodate children with mild exceptionalities, and ensure they relate to the everyday lives of children.

Access Free RCM Curriculum for your local church here!

Local churches interested in joining this impactful initiative are invited to apply for Cohort 3. The application window is open from now until September 15th.

If your church applied for the 2024 or 2025 cohort and was not selected, we encourage you to apply again for the 2026 cohort.

Click here to apply.

Application closes September 15th!



With Gratitude,

Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, Program Development Officer

Reimagining Children's Ministry Planning Team Members

Dear CME Clergy and Lay,

The Bold Money Matters Fall 2025 Financial Education Series is here, and it’s packed with new opportunities to enhance your financial literacy and take steps toward financial empowerment.

📅 When: September 2nd – October 28th, 2025

🕗 Time: Tuesdays at 8 PM EST

🎓 Who:  CME Clergy and Lay

Register Now!

Our 8-week series will cover essential financial topics to help you build a strong financial foundation, including:

Fall 2025 Sessions Overview

Prework for Participants (Replays and resources provide a foundational understanding to complement the live sessions)

 Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield: Spirituality of Money

Dr. Victor Taylor: Finance

Attorney Ernest Brooks: Estate Planning

Live Sessions Beginning September 2nd

September 2nd - Session 1: Money Autobiography Financial Reflections and Writing Your Money Story

Instructor: Rev. Fekecia Gunn

September 9th - Session 2: History of Black Money and Finance

Instructor: Rev. Jermaine Woods

September 16th - Session 3: Establishing and Building Credit

Instructor: Rev. Jermaine Woods

September 23rd Session 4: Budgeting, Banking, and Investment Options

Instructor: Rev. Jermaine Woods

September 30th - Session 5: Eliminating Debt

Instructor: Dr. Natalie Walker

October 7th - No Class. See you at the Unity Summit!

October 14th- Session 6: Creating Multiple Streams of Income

Instructor: Dr. Natalie Walker

October 21st - Session 7: Investing in Your Financial Future

401K and Stock Portfolios

Instructor: Dr. Natalie Walker

October 28th - Session 8: Using Life Insurance to Build Generational Wealth

Instructor: Rev. Richard McKay

Exclusive Benefits for Eligible Clergy Participants

Clergy who attend all 8 live Fall 2025 sessions will be eligible to apply for the Ministerial Excellence Fund (MEF) Awards starting October 30th, 2025.

• MEF Awards are made possible through the Lilly Endowment Inc. and CME Church matching funds.
• Since 2023, the program has awarded more than $300,000 to eligible clergy who completed the series!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to earn recognition for your commitment to financial education.

💻 Visit www.BoldMoneyMatters.org to access your online library, register for the sessions, and watch the prework and previous replays.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future! Register Now!

Email PDO@thecmechurch.org if you have questions or need assistance.

Together, let’s empower our community through financial literacy.

Blessings,

Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, Ecumenical Bishop and Development Officer for The CME Church

Bold Money Matters Team

God, Goals, & Gradebooks is designed to equip youth with tools and insights to navigate the demands of school life with unwavering faith. Our goal is to empower them to balance faith, ambition, & academics.

• God: The Anchor of Our Ambition
• Goals: Charting The Christ-Centered Course
• Gradebooks: Stewarding God's Gift of Education

This simulcast event will take place online and be hosted by local churches across the church. The goal is to have at least 10-15 locations per region. The activities will include student prayers, vision boards, words of encouragement, and so much more. Visit cmecym.org/events to register your church.

Interested CME Churches can also email PDO@thecmechurch.org with questions.

Important Announcement:

Special Session of the

General Conference of the

CME Church

Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9 AM CDT, Dallas, TX

FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

NINTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Tune into Presiding Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. of the 9th Episcopal District podcast, The Leverage Factor! It airs every Thursday at 5 pm PST, 8 pm EST.

TENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

Presiding Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr. of the 3rd Episcopal District was the guest speaker at St. John CME Church and Central CME Church in Detroit, MI. Pastor Zachary D. Mullens is the pastor of both churches.

Presiding Bishop Marvin F. Thomas, Sr. of the 1st Episcopal District convened the West District Of the Arkansas Region 2025 Fall Gathering at CME Temple in Camden, Arkansas. Reverend Arthur Briggs , Jr. host pastor and Reverend Dr. Don White, Sr., Presiding Elder.

Congratulations to Dr. Herman Skip Mason, Jr., Interim President of the Interdenominational Theological Center and Pastor of West Mitchell CME Church (Atlanta, GA) on his RICE Award nomination in the category of INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR. The RICE Awards will be held on on Saturday, September 27, 2025 4PM (Red Carpet 2PM). VOTE Daily; 09/02 - 09/22 for your favorite Nominees, only online at TheRICEawards.com

Connectional Youth Ministry Director Rev. Cyreeta Collins of the 7th Episcopal District will lead a lab on "The R3 Experience: Reset Rebuild Release. Doing Church Differently with Youth & Young Adults" at Stronger Churches Conference 2025 — practical tools for today’s leaders. Additional information is here.

Trinity CME Church (Memphis, TN) under the leadership of Pastor and Presiding Bishop Marvin F. Thomas, Sr. celebrated the promotion of promotion of Navy Chaplain Mario Murphy to Commander, United States Navy. Commander Murphy is a son of the West Tennessee Region.

Additional information is here.

The Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, GA (ITC), is excited to announce two New Fall Online Course offerings and the Exclusive Release of 4 New Books!

1 Enrollment for the Certificate of Theology is now open:

Classes Start September 9, 2025- Introduction-New Testament

Classes will be held every Tuesday evenings (7:00 PM – 8:15 PM) (Online)

Please click this link for more information and enrollment:

https://www.itc.edu/certificate-program/certificate-of-theology/

 Classes will be held every Thursday evenings (7:00 PM – 8:15 PM)

Certificate of Theology | ITC

The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) is excited to introduce the Certificate of Theology, a dynamic 8-course,( NOT for credit) year-long program designed to equip learners with a solid foundation in theology, ministry, and spiritual leadership. Each 4-week course integrates academic study with Sankofa Practice, connecting historical insight to present-day ...

www.itc.edu

 2. Enrollment for the next “The ITC Certificate of Theology (Beta) Course”

 Please share this link with family, friends, congregations, clergy, and spiritual caregivers.

Course Dates Sept 4, 2025 – Sept 25, 2025 Class

 Classes will be held every Thursday evenings (7:00 PM – 8:15 PM).

  https://www.itc.edu/certificate-program/certificate-of-theology/beta/

Groundbreaking Works. Fresh Perspectives. Lasting Impact.

The Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) Atlanta, GA proudly announces the exclusive release of four groundbreaking and innovative works. They offer fresh perspectives on Sankofa practice, reimagine Leadership vs. Management in the Church, enrich Spiritual Care in Memory Care Settings, and explore new horizons in AI & Theological Engagement.

These distinguished professors are advancing scholarship that helps leaders in faith communities thrive in a rapidly changing world. They inspire the next generation of leaders and thinkers. They empower personal spiritual growth that transforms lives.

Dr. Willie G-dman, Dr. Anthony McCallum, & Dr. Darryl Claybon

No Virtual Weekly Bible Study: RESUMES IN THE FALL

The July 2025 issue of The Christian Index is available to purchase and download at www.thechristianindexcmechurch.com.

Subscribe to The Missionary Messenger.

The CME Church Faith Assistant is Now Available on the CME Website



The Department of Communication and Information Technology (CIT) is 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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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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