Tennessee Metropolitan Youth Department

05/16/2026

🌸✨ You’re Invited to “The Chairlady’s Tea Party: Pretty in Pearls” ✨🌸

Join the Tennessee Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Youth Department for an elegant afternoon of sisterhood, inspiration, and fellowship with our very own Chairlady Faith Dillard!

“The Chairlady’s Tea Party: Pretty in Pearls” will be a beautiful gathering filled with encouragement, grace, laughter, and unforgettable moments for women and young ladies of all ages.

Throw on your pearls, fascinators, and your favorite pastel colors as we come together for an afternoon of elegance and empowerment!

June 20
12:30 PM
Citadel of Deliverance COGIC
4350 Hacks Cross Road, Memphis, TN 38125

Attire: Pastel Colors, Fascinators, & Pearls
ALL AGES ARE WELCOMED!

Tickets are available now via Eventbrite! Secure your spot today:

Purchase Tickets Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pretty-in-pearls-with-chairlady-faith-dillard-tickets-1989063441297

We can’t wait to see you there for this unforgettable afternoon of elegance, encouragement, and empowerment!

05/13/2026

THE NEXT GENERATION ISN’T JUST GOING TO CAMP… THEY’RE GOING TO ENCOUNTER GOD!

This summer during the TN Metropolitan Jurisdiction Summit of the Saints, we’re creating a space for children, teens, and young adults to step away from the noise and step into something life-changing at the 2026 Metro Summer Youth Retreat!

Parents: this is more than activities and fun. This is a safe, structured, and spiritually enriching experience where your child can:
* Grow in their faith
*Build confidence and character
*Meet positive friends and mentors
*Discover purpose and leadership
*Experience unforgettable moments

Get ready for Powerful Worship, Fun Activities & Recreation, Real Friendships, Real Talk Sessions & Life-Changing Encounters with God

This generation doesn’t just need entertainment… they need identity, purpose, power, and community.

Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center + Citadel of Deliverance
June 24–27, 2026
Ages 6–21

Don’t miss one of the most impactful experiences of the summer during the Summit of the Saints!

REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, MAY 18

05/11/2026

TN METRO FAMILY — WE’RE GOING LIVE THIS SUNDAY! 🙏🏾🔥

The Tennessee Metropolitan Jurisdictional Youth Council invites YOU to join us for a special POP-UP edition of “The Connection” Virtual Prayer Call THIS Sunday evening at 6:30PM CST!

In a season where so much is pulling at our generation, we believe God is calling us back to prayer, unity, and connection. This won’t just be another call — it’s an opportunity for youth, young adults, and leaders to come together and seek God collectively.

Whether you need strength, encouragement, clarity, peace, or simply a moment in God’s presence… this call is for YOU.

THIS SUNDAY
Time: 6:30PM CST
Zoom Meeting ID: 860 1784 7988
🔐 Passcode: 502572

Following this Sunday’s pop-up call, “The Connection” will officially take place EVERY SECOND SUNDAY of each month at 6:30PM CST! Mark your calendars and stay connected with us in prayer and fellowship.

Have a prayer request?
Submit your prayer requests to: [email protected]

Invite a friend, share this post, and meet us on the prayer line! Let’s stay connected spiritually and strengthen one another through prayer.

05/08/2026

CALLING ALL TN METRO CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATES!

The Tennessee Metropolitan Jurisdiction Youth Department is preparing to celebrate our AMAZING High School and College Graduates!

If you are graduating in the Class of 2026, we want to recognize YOU and your accomplishments! Please be sure to submit your graduation information before the deadline.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Submit your graduation details and photo here:
https://form.jotform.com/261273894871065

We are proud of all that God has allowed you to accomplish, and we cannot wait to celebrate this major milestone with you! Your future is bright, and we are praying God’s continued favor, direction, and success over your life.

Please click the link to complete this form.

05/08/2026

Today, we celebrate a major milestone for our Tennessee Metro Youth Department family!

Join us in congratulating our Social Media Manager on graduating from Northwest Mississippi Community College! This achievement represents hard work, dedication, perseverance, and the favor of God at work.

Your TN Metro family is incredibly proud of you for crossing this huge milestone, and we are praying God’s speed over your life as you step into this next chapter. May the Lord continue to open doors, enlarge your territory, and grant you continued success in every endeavor.

The future is bright, and this is only the beginning!

“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

05/03/2026

THE SAINTS ARE COMING!!!
SAVE THE DATE | JUNE 24-28

Prepare your schedules! Gather the entire family and ministry teams! Bring your expectation!

Get ready for a divine encounter that will shake and shift your life!

The TN Metropolitan Jurisdiction 2026 SUMMIT OF THE SAINTS is approaching and this is more than a meeting…this is Extraordinary Days of Revival, Impartation, and Transformation

Featuring Powerful Voices:
Evangelist Kierra Sheard
Dr. Vandalyn Kennedy
Dr. Joel Tudman
Dr. Patricia LeSueur Merriweather
…and many more anointed vessels

Official Message by Bishop Linwood Dillard

THE SUMMIT OF THE SAINTS
3 Conferences in 1 + Something Extra Special
▪️ Auxiliaries in Ministry Convention
▪️ Women’s Convention
▪️ Holy Convocation
▪️ The FIRST EVER Metro Summer Youth Retreat for Children, Teens & Young Adults

This is a multi-generational move of God for leaders, families, and the next generation!

THE SAINTS ARE COMING!
Bishop Linwood E. Dillard, Jurisdictional Bishop
Dr. Patricia L. Merriweather, Jurisdictional Supervisor of Women
Pastor Jonathan Davis, Jurisdictional AIM Chairman

05/01/2026

🚨 YOU’RE INVITED: YMV UNCUT 🚨

This is your official reminder—we’re starting May 4th!

Young Men of Valor presents UNCUT—real conversations, no filters, no pressure… just truth, growth, and accountability.

🔥 OPEN TO EVERYBODY 🔥

🗓 Starting May 4th (Every 1st Monday)
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Via Zoom

Meeting ID: 846 1373 3306
Passcode: 038809

Don’t just hear about it—be in the room.
Pull up, tap in, and let’s talk for real.

04/24/2026

🔥 It’s time to get real… no filters, no caps. 🔥

The Tennessee Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Young Men of Valor presents:

UNCUT – Let’s Talk About It… For Real!

This is more than a conversation — it’s a safe space for young men to be honest, challenged, and strengthened. Real issues. Real talk. Real growth.

🗓 Every 1st Monday
⏰ 6:30 PM

📲 Join us via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84613733306?pwd=V2abSCyUTVrPWLBnyjT8SfGN419O0v.1

Meeting ID: 846 1373 3306
Passcode: 038809

If you’re ready to grow, be sharpened, and step into who God has called you to be — this is where you need to be.

Iron sharpens iron… and it’s time for the men to rise. 💪🏾🔥

04/17/2026

🔥INTRODUCING THE JYAC COUNCIL 🔥

The Tennessee Metropolitan Youth Department is proud to present our Jurisdictional Youth Advisory Council (JYAC) — a dynamic group of young leaders who are ready to serve, lead, and represent this generation with excellence!

These young men and women have answered the call to be more than participants… they are voices, visionaries, and vessels for what God is doing in TN Metro!

Join us in celebrating this incredible council as they step into leadership, purpose, and impact!

We are excited about what’s ahead — this is only the beginning!

💬 Drop a comment and help us congratulate our JYAC Council!