06/08/2026
Bishop Miller is launching the Bartimaeus Project 2026 on behalf of the Western Episcopal District. This initiative will help provide much-needed eyeglasses and educational resources to our A.M.E. Zion schools in Africa.
Through her previous visits to Ghana and other regions of Africa, it became clear that access to eyeglasses is limited and that many of our schools are in need of basic supplies such as desks, chairs, textbooks, pencils, paper, and other teaching materials. Bishop Miller is inviting us to support this effort by donating reading glasses (1.0–3.0), used prescription glasses, or financial contributions that will be used to purchase school supplies locally in Africa.
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to be a blessing to our brothers and sisters abroad and to make a tangible impact on education and daily life. I encourage everyone to prayerfully consider how you can participate in this meaningful ministry.
EYEGLASS COLLECTION: DEADLINE: August 1, 2026
2026 Annual Conferences
Clergy Retreat - Final Collection Site for Glasses - July 31 and Aug. 1, 2026 at St. Mark AME Zion Church, 1794 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
SCHOOL SUPPLY FUNDS: DEADLINE: August 15, 2026
Cash App: $WesternAMEZ
Zelle: 626-639-9687
Givelify: Western Episcopal District AME Zion Church
Mail in: Kyles Temple AME Zion Church
2940 42nd Street
Sacramento, CA 95827 (Mail in by August 10, 2026)
