06/14/2026
Join us this afternoon for Talk 2 Talk, UBE’s forty-five-minute video teleconferencing event plus Q & A that promises to inform, equip and inspire.
When: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
Topic: The Road to Raleigh – 2026 Conference: What to Expect and What to Take Back
The 2026 conference is upon us, and will you be there? We are facing interesting times for the Church and this country. What can we learn from the history of the Episcopal Church as it has attempted to make true the baptismal vow "to respect the dignity of every person"? How do we equip the saints to combat the evil of White Christian Nationalism? What is the future of black clergy in the church and more?
Join UBE National President, the Rev. Dr. Mauricio Wilson, and 2nd vice president and conference dean, Ms. Wendy Walker Wilson, as they guide us through the expectations and goals of this year's conference.
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The Rev. Dr. Mauricio Wilson
Rev. Wilson has over 25 years of experience as an Episcopal priest and more than 40 years of leadership in the church, both in the USA and in Costa Rica. He has served as a rector and has held various leadership roles at the national and diocesan levels, focusing on diversity, liturgy, and youth ministries. Additionally, he is a skilled administrative manager with a background as a CPA and auditor from his previous career.
Rev. Wilson served as an associate rector at the Cluster Parish of San José in Costa Rica and as an assistant priest at the Church of St. Matthew & St. Timothy in New York City. He has also held various positions within the Diocese of Long Island, New York, and has been the rector of All Saints Episcopal Church in Great Neck, New York. Furthermore, he has held roles in the Diocese of California and is currently serving as the rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakland, California.
For six years, Rev. Wilson served as the Western Regional Director of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) and was the co-chair of the Northern California/Vivian Traylor Chapter. He was elected to serve as the President of UBE in July 2025. We all look forward to collaborating with him in the coming years.
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Mrs. Wendy Wilson Walker
The Union of Black Episcopalians 2nd Vice President is a distinguished lay leader whose decades of service have empowered communities and advanced the mission of the Union of Black Episcopalians across the Midwest and beyond. A member of Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland for more than twenty years, Wendy has served multiple terms as Senior and Junior Warden and contributed her expertise to key committees, including Investment, Finance, Audit, Budget, and Personnel. Her ministry has touched nearly every dimension of parish life.
Wendy is also a transformative leader within UBE. As President of the Northeast Ohio Wilma Ruth Combs Chapter, I am building a vibrant, engaged community that supports diocesan and national initiatives, including annual Absalom Jones celebrations featuring renowned guest preachers. As Midwest Regional Director, she has established new chapters, mentored leaders, authored UBE’s five‑year strategic plan, and chaired the 56th Annual UBE Conference in Kentucky, overseeing large‑scale logistics and hospitality for hundreds of attendees.
Beyond the Episcopal Church, Wendy’s leadership legacy includes presidencies and executive roles with the National Organization for Women, United Way committees, the Akron Volunteer Center, East Akron Committee House, and the National Black Women’s Leadership Caucus. She brings a powerful blend of strategic vision, operational excellence, and deep faith to every space she serves.
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Moderator: The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart
Rev. Gayle served nine years as president of the Crummell-Cooper Chapter of the UBE. She has been an outspoken advocate for making the reign of God a reality for everyone, based on her belief that “we don’t have to live this way.” She has written extensively on topics including race, policing, and the Episcopal Church. She is the author of “To Serve and Protect: Race, the Police, Preaching Black Lives Matter, Black and Episcopalian: The Struggle for Inclusion, Church Hurt: Reparations for My Soul – Healing Racialized Trauma,” and various other articles. She continues to serve on the diocesan reparations committee and as the chaplain for the Takoma Park Police.
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How to access the Talk2Talk Session:
Meeting ID: 865 4506 5638
Passcode: 750801
Click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87541411067?pwd=ck832UdwjrbUJYdb3ISyzFic9bunUn.1
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