The Christian Index

05/19/2026

Announcement RE Potential Scholarship Opportunity:

📚Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College have an accelerated 7-year MD/DDS program with full Academic scholarship potential—and currently have zero Black male applicants.

🎓This is where our network can make a real difference. Please share broadly with any qualified high school seniors in your circles.

Details:

Who: Black male high school seniors

Requirements: 3.5 GPA & 28 ACT

Outcome: MD or DDS in 7 years

Benefit: Potential Full Academic scholarship

👉🏾Next Important Steps: Send candidate information ASAP to

Ms. Barbara Murrell (Founder & Chair)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (615) 804-6125
Ms. Lalita Hodge (Program Coordinator)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (615) 963-6949

Thank you !!!!

05/07/2026

Announcement RE the May 2026 issue of The Christian Index:

The May 2026 issue of The Christian Index is now available for preview and online purchase at: www.thechristianindexcmechurch.com.

This issue contains ads from candidates for connectional offices in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Thank you for your support, prayers, and submissions for our denominational publication and for me as editor. May the Lord continue to lead and guide us as a denomination and as individuals.

Sincerely,

Ore Spragin
Editor, The Christian Index
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

THE CHRISTIAN INDEX was established in 1867 and has been in continuous publication. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX is a member magazine of the Associated Church Press and a subscriber to Religious News Service. It is published and mailed monthly in print media by the CME Church Publishing House. Members and fr...

05/05/2026

The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church encourages membership in this vitally important, historic civil rights organization.

04/17/2026

Announcement RE the April 2026 issue of The Christian Index:

The April 2026 issue of The Christian Index is now available for preview and online purchase at: www.thechristianindexcmechurch.com. Thank you for your support, prayers, and submissions for our denominational publication and for me as editor. May the Lord continue to lead and guide us as a denomination and as individuals.

In Jesus' name,

Ore Spragin
Editor, The Christian Index
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

04/10/2026

Bereavement Notice RE Mr. Samuel Lawrence Reddick:

Dear CME Church Family,

It is with deepest regret that I inform you of the transition of Mr. Samuel Lawrence Reddick, son of Rev. Robin Shyne Briggs and Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:

VISITATION: Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM at College Park CME Church, 2755 Creel Road, Atlanta, GA 30349.

PLEASE NOTE: Seating preference is for immediate family, close friends of Sam, and our church leadership. We encourage you to meet the family at New Life Presbyterian Church, 6600 Old National Highway, Atlanta, GA 30349, where services will be streamed, and the repast will be held.

Condolences may be sent to Sam’s mother, Rev. Robin Briggs, 2236 Old Villa Rica Road, Unit 414, Powder Springs, GA 30127; and to Senior Bishop and Mrs. Lawrence Reddick, 1110 New Britain Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in honor of Samuel L. Reddick, be sent to one of Sam’s favorite charities, World Vision, https://www.worldvision.org.

Your Episcopal Servant,

Thomas L. Brown, Sr.

Sixth Episcopal District

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

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04/03/2026

May the blessings of the Crucifixion, the stillness and hope of Holy Saturday, and the anticipation of the Resurrection be yours. The Lord Jesus is with you.

With faith, hope, and love,

Ore Spragin
Editor, The Christian Index

03/19/2026

Bereavement Notice RE Mrs. Beatrice Brooks Wallace:

Dear CME Family,

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Beatrice Brooks Wallace, the devoted wife of retired Elder Rev. William Wallace, Sr. of the Fifth Episcopal District.

The Celebration of Life service information and obituary for Mrs. Beatrice Brooks Wallace are listed below.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Visitation: 10am-Noon

Glenn Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

1109 4th St S,

Columbus, MS 39701

Celebration of Life Services: Noon

Glenn Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

1109 4th St S, Columbus, MS 39701

Rev. William Petty, Officiating

Interment:

Union Cemetery

Tuffy Lane

Columbus MS 39701

Please keep in Elder William Wallace, Sr. and the entire Wallace family in prayer.



In the Service of the Lord,

Bishop Clarence K. Heath

Presiding Prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

03/18/2026

Announcement RE Methodist Men's Retreat at Epworth by the Sea:

03/18/2026

Bereavement Notice Update RE Rev. A. Lisa Butler:

Dear CME Family,

We are saddened to announce the transition of Rev. A. Lisa Butler whose love for God and teaching his precious children became her life mission. Rev. Butler served faithfully on all levels of the church from Children’s Pastor at Christian Chapel Temple of Faith (Dallas, TX) to the Connectional Children's Ministry Director for the Department of Christian Education and Formation.

Final Arrangements for Rev. A. Lisa Butler are as follows.



Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 (Baltimore, MD)

Visitation 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Celebration of Life 10:00 AM

Mt. Pisgah CME Church

1034 N. Fulton Ave.

Baltimore, MD. 21217

Rev. Patrica DeGrafenreid, Pastor



Final Resting Place

Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery

Baltimore Maryland



Funeral Services Entrusted To:

Wylie Funeral Home

701 N. Mount St

Baltimore, MD. 21217

(410) 462-4070



Please keep her husband, Rev. Arvin Butler, and entire family in prayer during this difficult time. Expressions of love may be sent to:

Rev. Arvin Bulter

4901 Seashell Lane

Garland TX, 75043

Email: [email protected]



In the Service of the Lord,

Bishop Lawrence Reddick

Presiding Prelate of the Eighth Episcopal District

Rev. Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield

General Secretary of Christian Education and Formation

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

03/12/2026

Announcement RE the March 2026 issue of The Christian Index:

The March 2026 issue of The Christian Index is now available for preview and online purchase at: www.thechristianindexcmechurch.com. I am grateful for your support, prayers, and submissions for our denominational publication and for me as editor. May the Lord bless you and your family to grow in faith and godly wisdom.

Sincerely,

Ore Spragin
Editor, The Christian Index
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

THE CHRISTIAN INDEX was established in 1867 and has been in continuous publication. THE CHRISTIAN INDEX is a member magazine of the Associated Church Press and a subscriber to Religious News Service. It is published and mailed monthly in print media by the CME Church Publishing House. Members and fr...

02/15/2026

Happy Valentines Day to you, and may you know the greatest love of all in your heart, which is the love of God in Christ Jesus!

Editor Ore Spragin
The Christian Index

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