Laity-Shiloh AME

05/02/2026

Dear Members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church,

We are issuing an urgent call to every clergy person, officer, and member of the AME Church to stand with us in this critical moment. Join us this Sunday May 3rd at 6pm EST for our Freedom Summer Kickoff, a connectional effort to organize, mobilize, and protect our communities. As we experience the escalating assault on and erasure of our hard-fought rights, we cannot be silent or still.

Below you will find a flyer with details for our upcoming Freedom Summer Kickoff gathering:

Purpose: An urgent all-call response to the ongoing attack on and erasure of our rights, and the launch of our AME Freedom Summer work.

Event: Freedom Summer Kickoff – AME Church
Who: All AME members, clergy, leaders, and community partners
When: Sunday May 3, 2026 at 6pm EST
Where: Via Zoom & Youtube

How to Participate: Pre-register HERE
We are asking you to:
Share the Freedom Summer Kickoff flyer widely with your congregations, ministries, and networks.
Announce this call to action during worship, meetings, and gatherings.
Show up, speak up, and stand together as a Connectional church committed to justice and liberation.

Our history has taught us that when the AME Church shows up, change becomes possible. Let us honor our legacy by responding with courage, clarity, and conviction as we begin this Freedom Summer.

In faith and solidarity,

Bishop Silvester S. Beaman
President, AME Council of Bishops

Bishop Francine A. Brookins
Chair, AME Social Action Commission

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas❣️

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

Yes, Lord!

03/05/2025

Powerful, insightful article!

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11/29/2024

Connectional Class Meeting: A Response for Our Time

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

I greet you in the love, joy, and peace given us by God in Christ Jesus.

I am writing to announce a Connectional Class Meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. As our nation navigates this season of transition, it is crucial to gather as one AME family for mutual support and spiritual nurture.

For generations, class leaders in our beloved AME Church have asked one simple but profound question: "How dost thy soul prosper?" This question has created sacred space for us to share our burdens, find strength in community, and maintain hope in challenging times.

Through this historic virtual gathering, we will:
Create sacred space for honest sharing and spiritual support
Connect in small groups led by trained facilitators
Build community across our entire connection
Find strength in our shared faith and tradition
Access resources for ongoing support

A Call for Group Facilitators
We seek experienced persons to serve as small group facilitators (Class Leaders, Chaplains, Educators, Counselors, Group Facilitators, etc.) Training will be provided to prepare you for this sacred task. To volunteer as a facilitator, please email: [email protected]

Registration information for all participants will be provided by the end of this week. We encourage you to mark your calendar and plan to participate in this important time of community care and spiritual nurture.

Let us gather virtually to tend our souls, strengthen our bonds, and find hope together in community.

Sincerely,
Reverend Dr. Roderick D. Belin, Publisher

PS: Please share this information with members who might not receive electronic communications.

10/06/2024

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